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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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Tragedy at Sea: Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Canary Islands, Claiming Seven Lives

At least seven people—four women and three girls—lost their lives when a migrant boat capsized while arriving at a port in Spain’s Canary Islands on Wednesday. The vessel, carrying over 100 people, tipped over as rescuers attempted to remove minors upon its arrival at El Hierro island. 

Spain’s maritime rescue service reported that the movement of passengers caused the boat to overturn, throwing its occupants into the water. Emergency responders, including Spanish rescuers and Red Cross personnel, rushed to pull survivors from the sea. A rescue diver recovered one of the young victims. 

The Canary Islands have long been a perilous gateway for migrants seeking refuge in Europe. Thousands risk their lives on overcrowded and fragile boats, often departing from West African nations such as Mali, Senegal, and Morocco. Last year, nearly 47,000 migrants successfully reached the archipelago, surpassing previous records. 

This latest tragedy underscores the dangers of the Atlantic migration route, where unpredictable weather and treacherous waters continue to claim lives. Authorities and humanitarian organizations remain committed to providing aid and support to those undertaking these perilous journeys.

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