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How to Grocery Shop for a Family of 4 Under $300/Month in Ontario (2026 Guide)

Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 10 min | Category: Money Saving Tips, Budgeting, Saving Money Grocery prices in Ontario have been brutal. The average Canadian family of four is now spending $1,200–$1,400 per month on food according to recent food price reports — and many families are spending even more without realizing it. But here's the truth: feeding a family of four well in Ontario for under $300/month is absolutely possible. It requires planning, a few smart habits, and knowing exactly which stores, apps, and strategies to use. Families across Ontario are doing it right now. This guide shows you exactly how — with a real meal plan, a real shopping strategy, and real stores to use in 2026. Is $300/Month for a Family of 4 Actually Realistic? Yes — with conditions. Here's what it requires: Cooking most meals at home (no takeout budget included) Meal planning weekly before you shop Shopping at discount grocery stores, not full-price chains Using flyer apps and loy...
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Notorious Killer Paul Bernardo to Appear Before Parole Board of Canada

 

Paul Bernardo, one of Canada's most infamous serial killers, is scheduled to appear before the Parole Board of Canada today for a hearing. Bernardo, who has been denied parole twice in the past, is serving an indeterminate life sentence for the kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder of 15-year-old Kristen French and 14-year-old Leslie Mahaffy in the early 1990s near St. Catharines, Ontario.

The hearing will take place at the medium-security La Macaza Institution in Quebec, following his controversial transfer from a maximum-security Ontario prison last year. Tim Danson, the lawyer representing the French and Mahaffy families, has expressed frustration over the parole board's initial decision to deny the families the right to deliver their victim impact statements in person. Although the board later reversed this decision, the short notice has made it difficult for the families to arrange travel, resulting in only Mahaffy's mother attending in person while others will deliver their statements remotely.

Bernardo's crimes, which also include the manslaughter of his then-wife Karla Homolka's 15-year-old sister, Tammy, have left a lasting impact on the victims' families and the Canadian public. The parole board's decision today will be closely watched, as it could determine whether Bernardo will remain behind bars or be granted parole.



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