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Canada’s Inflation Cools to 2.2% in October Amid Cheaper Gas and Groceries

  Motorists fuel up at an ONroute gas station near Maple, Ont., on April 1, 2025. Lower gas prices helped bring overall inflation down in October, Statistics Canada says. Canada’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.2% in October , down from 2.4% in September. The slowdown was largely driven by falling gasoline and grocery prices, offering some relief to consumers after months of persistent cost pressures. Key Drivers of the Decline Gasoline prices dropped 4.8% month-over-month , as retailers switched to cheaper winter fuel blends and global crude oil prices fell due to oversupply concerns. Grocery prices fell 0.6% in October , marking the largest monthly decline since September 2020. Annual grocery inflation cooled to 3.4% , down from 4% in September, with lower costs for processed foods and fresh vegetables offsetting higher prices for chicken. Excluding gasoline, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.6% year-over-year , showing that underlying inflationary pressures remain....
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RCMP Clarify Findings in Sullivan Children Search

 

Searchers return to the base camp after looking for six-year-old Lilly Sullivan and four-year-old Jack Sullivan, two children missing in Lansdowne Station, N.S., Wednesday, May 7, 2025.



The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed that recent search efforts connected to the case of the missing Sullivan children yielded items that were ultimately deemed unrelated to the investigation. Authorities emphasized that while the discovery initially raised hopes, forensic analysis and follow-up inquiries determined the materials had no connection to the children’s disappearance.

RCMP officials reassured the public that the search remains active and that investigators continue to pursue credible leads. They urged community members to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist in locating the children.

The case has drawn significant public attention, with local residents and volunteer groups joining in coordinated search efforts. Despite setbacks, the RCMP reiterated their commitment to finding answers and bringing closure to the Sullivan family.


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