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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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Tragedy at Garrapata Beach: Calgary Father and Daughter Lost to Ocean Waves

A Calgary father died trying to rescue his young daughter from a large wave on Garrapata State Beach, in California.

A heartbreaking incident unfolded on California’s rugged coastline last Friday, when a Calgary family’s trip to Garrapata State Beach ended in tragedy. Yuji Hu, a 39-year-old father from Calgary, and his young daughter were swept into the Pacific Ocean by a powerful six-metre wave while visiting the beach with his wife and two children.

Authorities say the wave suddenly dragged the girl into the water. Hu and his wife rushed to save her, but both were pulled in by the surf. While Hu’s wife managed to make it back to shore, Hu and his daughter were carried farther out. A beachgoer and an off-duty California park officer pulled Hu from the water and attempted resuscitation, but he later died. The girl’s body was located by divers two days later.

Officials described the waves as 15 to 20 feet high (4.5 to 6 metres) at the time, emphasizing the dangers of the area’s unpredictable surf. California State Lifeguards issued reminders that Garrapata’s coastline is notoriously hazardous, urging visitors to exercise extreme caution.

The tragedy has shaken both the Calgary community and those in Monterey County, California. Local authorities expressed condolences, noting the devastating impact on the family. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the ocean’s power and the risks posed by rogue waves along the Pacific coast.


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