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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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The Fall of Mohammed Sinwar: Hamas Leader Killed in Israeli Strike


Mohammed Sinwar, the de facto leader of Hamas in Gaza, was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on May 13, 2025, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Sinwar, the younger brother of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, had risen through the ranks of the militant group and was considered a key figure in its military operations.  

Born in 1975 in the Khan Younis refugee camp, Sinwar joined Hamas in the late 1980s and became a member of its military wing, the Qassam Brigades. He played a significant role in Hamas' armed activities, including the 2006 attack that led to the capture of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.  

His death marks another blow to Hamas' leadership, following the assassinations of Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and Ismail Haniyeh in previous Israeli operations. However, analysts suggest that while his elimination weakens Hamas, it may not bring an end to the ongoing conflict.  

Hamas has yet to confirm Sinwar’s death, and the situation remains tense as Israel continues its military campaign against the group. His reported killing could further complicate ceasefire negotiations and efforts to secure the release of hostages still held by Hamas.

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