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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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Pope Francis Shows Signs of Recovery from Pneumonia

Pope Francis is making strides in his recovery from pneumonia, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff has been hospitalized at Rome's Gemelli hospital since February 14th after a bout of bronchitis worsened. Despite the severity of his condition, recent updates from the Vatican indicate that Pope Francis is showing positive signs of improvement.

On Thursday morning, the Pope was able to sit up out of bed and eat breakfast, marking his sixth peaceful night at the hospital. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni reported a slight improvement in some inflammation indices based on new blood tests conducted late Wednesday.

The Pope's condition had initially raised concerns due to his age and pre-existing health issues, including the loss of part of his right lung decades ago. However, his ability to get out of bed and maintain good spirits has been seen as a positive sign by medical experts.

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni visited Pope Francis on Wednesday and noted that he was alert, responsive, and in good humor despite his diagnosis. The Pope is currently receiving a combination of antibiotics, cortisone, and additional pharmacological treatments to aid his recovery.

As the world continues to pray for his swift recovery, the Vatican remains hopeful that Pope Francis will overcome this health challenge and return to his duties soon.


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