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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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Catastrophic Flooding in Nigeria Claims 151 Lives, Displaces Thousands

 

A devastating flood has submerged the town of Mokwa in north-central Nigeria, leaving at least 151 people dead and displacing more than 3,000 residents. The disaster, triggered by heavy rainfall, affected 500 households across three communities, with homes submerged and only rooftops visible above the water.

The flooding struck in the early hours of Friday, catching many residents off guard. Emergency response teams have been deployed, with search-and-rescue operations ongoing. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has activated the national emergency response center to provide immediate relief, including temporary shelter and essential supplies.

Mokwa, a key market town where traders from the south purchase agricultural goods from northern farmers, has suffered extensive damage. Residents mourn the loss of lives and livelihoods, with stored farm produce destroyed by the rising waters.

Nigeria is prone to seasonal flooding, exacerbated by climate change and excessive rainfall. In 2022, the country experienced its worst flooding in over a decade, claiming more than 600 lives and displacing 1.4 million people. 

Authorities continue to assess the damage and provide aid to affected communities, as the nation grapples with yet another tragic natural disaster.

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