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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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Pope Shows Respect at Istanbul’s Blue Mosque Without Prayer

                        Pope Leo XIV visited the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the “Blue Mosque.”

During a visit to Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque, the Pope demonstrated reverence by removing his shoes before entering the sacred site. While he observed the grandeur and history of the mosque, he chose not to engage in prayer during his time inside.

The gesture of removing shoes is a traditional sign of respect in Islamic places of worship, underscoring the Pope’s commitment to interfaith dialogue and cultural sensitivity. His quiet presence highlighted the importance of mutual respect between religious traditions, even without shared rituals.

The visit was seen as a symbolic moment, emphasizing the value of coexistence and understanding across faiths.


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