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  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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Secret Service Raised Ohio River Level for JD Vance’s Birthday Kayaking Trip

         

                          The Little Miami River in Oregonia, Ohio, whose water level was raised to accommodate the trip.     

In a move stirring both curiosity and criticism, the U.S. Secret Service requested a temporary increase in the water level of Ohio’s Little Miami River to accommodate Vice President JD Vance’s birthday kayaking trip on August 2. The adjustment was made by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who increased outflows from Caesar Creek Lake to ensure safe navigation for motorized watercraft and emergency personnel accompanying the vice president.

Vance, who turned 41, was reportedly unaware of the river modification, according to his spokesperson. “The Secret Service often employs protective measures without the knowledge of the Vice President or his staff,” said Taylor Van Kirk.

Critics, however, have voiced concern over the use of public resources for personal leisure. Ethics lawyer Richard Painter called the move “outrageous,” citing budget cuts to the National Park Service that have impacted ordinary Americans’ vacations. The incident echoes a similar controversy from 1999, when water was released for then-Vice President Al Gore’s photo-op canoe trip.

The Army Corps stated the operation met standard criteria and did not adversely affect surrounding water levels. Still, the optics of the event have sparked debate over privilege and public accountability.


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