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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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Turkey Expands Crackdown on Insider Football Gambling

arlier this month, Turkey's football federation suspended 149 referees and assistants after an investigation found that officials in the professional leagues were betting on games.

Turkey is intensifying its efforts to combat insider gambling within the football industry, signaling a broader crackdown that could reshape the sport’s integrity landscape. Authorities have announced plans to widen investigations into betting rings allegedly involving players, coaches, and club officials.

The move follows a series of high-profile cases that exposed how insider knowledge—such as injury updates, tactical decisions, or locker-room disputes—was being exploited for financial gain. Regulators argue that such practices not only undermine fair competition but also erode public trust in the sport.

The expanded crackdown is expected to include stricter monitoring of betting platforms, harsher penalties for offenders, and closer collaboration with international sports bodies. Analysts suggest that Turkey’s stance could serve as a model for other nations grappling with the growing influence of gambling in professional football.

By widening the scope of enforcement, Turkish authorities aim to protect the integrity of the game and reassure fans that football remains a contest of skill, not manipulation.


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