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Why Your Grocery Bill Keeps Rising — And What You Can Do About It

  It's not just gas. Canada's food inflation hit its highest pace in over a year in May 2026 — and produce prices are leading the charge. MoneySavings.ca  |  June 27, 2026 If your grocery receipts have been giving you sticker shock lately, you're not imagining things. Canada's official inflation figures, released by Statistics Canada on June 22, confirm that food prices are climbing faster than the overall cost of living — and have been for 16 consecutive months . If you're trying to figure out why your weekly shop costs so much more than it did a year ago, here's a plain-English breakdown — and some practical steps you can take to soften the blow. By the Numbers — May 2026 (Statistics Canada) Overall CPI: +3.2% year over year (highest since December 2023) Grocery prices (food purchased from stores): +4.3% year over year Fresh vegetables: +9.0% year over year Fresh fruit: +5.3% year over year Tomatoes: +45.2% year over year Lettuce: +10.7% year over year G...

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Diplomatic Tensions Between India and Canada Worry Punjab Residents

 


The recent diplomatic spat between India and Canada has left many residents of Punjab anxious about their future plans. The expulsion of diplomats from both countries, following the murder of a Sikh separatist leader, has heightened concerns among those planning to work, study, or visit family in Canada.

Students, who heavily rely on Canadian educational institutions, fear that the strained relations could lead to stricter visa regulations and reduced opportunities. Families with relatives in Canada are also worried about potential travel restrictions and the impact on their ability to visit loved ones.

Local leaders and community members are urging both governments to de-escalate the situation and find a diplomatic resolution to avoid further disruption to the lives of ordinary citizens.

The uncertainty has cast a shadow over the aspirations of many young people in Punjab, who see Canada as a land of opportunity for higher education and better career prospects. As the situation unfolds, the hope remains that dialogue and cooperation will prevail to restore normalcy and safeguard the dreams of those affected.


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