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Canada’s Inflation Climbs to 2.4% as Gas Prices Surge to Record High

  Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 2.4% in March , up from 1.8% in February, as the Iran war triggered the largest monthly gasoline price increase on record . Statistics Canada reported that gas prices surged 21.2% month‑over‑month , a supply‑shock response to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East instability.  Energy costs were the dominant driver of March inflation, with overall energy prices rising 3.9% year‑over‑year after a sharp decline the month before. Excluding gasoline, inflation would have eased to 2.2% , highlighting how concentrated the price shock was.  Food inflation offered mixed relief: grocery prices rose 4.4% , while fresh vegetables jumped 7.8% due to difficult growing conditions. Restaurant inflation cooled sharply as last year’s tax‑holiday distortions fell out of the annual comparison.  Economists note that while headline inflation spiked, core measures remained relatively tame , giving the Bank of Canada ro...
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Vonn’s Downhill Hopes Shattered After High‑Speed Crash

                Lindsey Vonn during Women's Downhill training at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Lindsey Vonn’s bid for a triumphant finish in the women’s downhill final came to an abrupt and frightening end after a high‑speed crash on the upper section of the course. Just seconds into her run, Vonn lost balance after catching the edge of a gate, sending her tumbling across the icy slope. Emergency crews responded immediately, stabilizing her before she was airlifted from the mountain for further medical evaluation.

The veteran skier had entered the event with determination despite recent injuries, hoping to reclaim her place among the sport’s elite. Instead, the crash left spectators stunned and raised new concerns about her future in competitive skiing. While details about her condition are still emerging, the incident marked a dramatic and emotional moment in what has already been a challenging season for the decorated champion.


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