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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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Canada’s Measles Wake‑Up Call

Measles, once considered eliminated in Canada, is making an unsettling return. After years of low case numbers and strong vaccination coverage, public health officials are now confronting a resurgence that has spread across several provinces.

The rise in cases is tied to a combination of slipping immunization rates, pandemic‑related disruptions, and increased international travel. Measles is so contagious that even small gaps in vaccine coverage can open the door to rapid outbreaks. Health experts warn that if current trends continue, the country could face sustained transmission for the first time in decades.

Recent clusters in Ontario and Quebec have highlighted how quickly the virus can move through communities, especially in places where vaccination rates have dipped below recommended levels. Infants, immunocompromised individuals, and those who cannot be vaccinated remain the most vulnerable.

Public health authorities are urging Canadians to review their vaccination records and ensure they have received both doses of the MMR vaccine. They emphasize that strong community‑wide immunity is the only reliable barrier against measles’ return.

Canada’s experience serves as a reminder that eliminating a disease does not guarantee permanent victory. Without consistent vaccination and vigilance, even long‑defeated viruses can find their way back.


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