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Gas Is Still $1.81 a Litre: Why Pump Prices Won't Fall (and What to Do Before Winter)

  Canadians hoping for relief at the pump got bad news heading into this week: it isn't coming soon. The national average for regular gas was $1.81 a litre on Friday, according to Kalibrate, with provincial averages ranging from $1.557 in Alberta to $2.156 in Newfoundland, per GasBuddy. That's after a big policy move. On Friday the G7 announced plans to release 100 million barrels of oil right away, starting with diesel. Brent crude dipped on the news, then climbed back to about US$102 a barrel by the afternoon. Don't expect the release to show up at your station, because crude is only half the story. Crude oil explains only half your pump price Wood Mackenzie's Jim Mitchell says crude makes up 50 to 60 per cent of the retail price of gas. The rest is the cost of refining it, and that's where the squeeze is. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem pointed to damaged refining capacity worldwide in a Sept. 21 speech, noting that pump prices reflect crude roughly US$40 a ...
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California Outlaws Masked Policing in Landmark Move

US Customs and Border Protection officers and DHS police push back Angelenos as they rally against the ongoing ICE raids taking place in the city in front of the Edward R. Royal Federal Building on Friday, July 4, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. 

California has become the first U.S. state to prohibit most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from wearing masks during official operations. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation in Los Angeles, framing it as a push for transparency and accountability in policing.

The law comes in response to recent immigration raids in Los Angeles, where masked federal agents conducted mass arrests, sparking days of protest and criticism that the tactics resembled “secret police” operations. Under the new rules, officers are barred from using face coverings such as ski masks and neck gaiters while on duty, though exceptions remain for undercover assignments, medical masks, and tactical gear.

Supporters argue the measure will help restore trust between communities and law enforcement, particularly in immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Critics, including officials from the Department of Homeland Security, contend the ban puts officers at risk by exposing their identities to harassment or retaliation.

While the state can enforce the law on local agencies, its reach over federal officers remains uncertain. Still, California leaders say the move sends a clear message: policing in the state must be visible, accountable, and rooted in democratic values.


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