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9 hours ago
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Prices on thousands of grocery items to rise despite tariff break, says Loblaw
Relaxed tariff rules are easing some concerns about prices, but consumers should still expect to pay more for food, says Loblaw Cos. Ltd. Last month, the Canadian government announced a six-month tariff reprieve for items used in food and beverage processing, manufacturing and packaging. Loblaw said the policy and a stabilized loonie are helping to reduce the risk of a sharp spike in food prices, but thousands of items are still expected to cost more. 'Tariffs remain on food products imported from the U.S. like produce, rice, pasta, dairy and coffee, as well as health and wellness products including soap, shampoo and cosmetics,' the company said in a recent Food Inflation Report. 'In a conventional grocery store, there can be upwards of 80,000 items, and consumers can expect tariff-related increases on approximately 6,000, about half of which are food.' The grocery chain earlier this month also warned that food prices could surge as pre-tariff inventory runs out, and it has added a 'T' symbol to products affected by tariffs. Loblaw said it and other grocers are looking at sourcing tariff-vulnerable items from other countries to mitigate price impacts. Grocery price increases outpace overall inflation Egg prices fall to $5 a dozen in the U.S. Food inflation reached 3.8 per cent in April, surpassing the overall consumer price index of 1.7 per cent, according to Statistics Canada data. • Email: bcousins@
Otago Daily Times
a day ago
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
Canada to exhibit
A building frame awaits cladding at the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition construction site on Logan Park. — Otago Witness, 19.5.1925 The cow with the crumpled horn The Canadian Government will accept the invitation to be represented at the New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition. It will participate the same as at Wembley, providing the Canadian manufacturers like advantage of the opportunity offered to show goods. The department of Immigration and Colonisation promises that if the Canadian manufacturers and exporters respond to the invitation a general information bureau will be established with office space for the officials in charge in addition to the accommodation for exhibitors. It is expected that the Canadian Manufacturers' Association will make an announcement shortly. A motorist was proceeding along a country road near Oamaru when he collided with a cow that was lying on the thoroughfare. One of the horns of the cow penetrated the radiator of the car, and was broken off. The cow got up and shook herself, and appeared to be little the worse for her adventure. The car had to be taken to a garage to have the horn removed. 16km walk to support Plunket An instance of very real appreciation of the work of the Plunket nurse came under the notice of the Plunket meeting at Weston. There was present a mother who had walked five miles, pushing before her a pram containing a beautiful healthy infant 15 months old. She had to walk the return journey and, at the end of it, set to work to milk cows. She said she owed the health of her child to Plunket Nurse Stephenson and she felt it was the least she could do to attend the meeting to show her sympathy and appreciation. Such gratitude as this is a great incentive to a nurse making her feel that there is no work more worth while than hers. It gaits a bit to the left, mate With the introduction of four-wheel braking systems, which bid fair to become somewhere akin to standard practice in modern car design, there has arisen the necessity for more satisfactory means of making adjustments. In the case of front wheel brakes, there is a condition which calls for most careful design and construction to ensure equal braking on both wheels, otherwise steering troubles will be set up and the safety of the vehicle will be endangered. There is, in many designs of front brake gear, the grave possibility of upsetting the balance of the braking or retarding force and so making the system dangerous by reason of severely straining the steering arrangements. Poppy money to employ diggers The Reserves Committee of the City Council will propose the under-mentioned allocation of expenditure of Poppy Day funds raised by the Dunedin Returned Soldiers' Association: Anzac square filling-in, rolling, sowing and laying down plot, £50. Rhododendron Dell trenching, clearing and extending of previous work, £100. Bathgate Park excavation for tennis courts, £80. Maori Hill extension of tennis courts and playing grounds, £25. Leith Gardens extension of shrubbery, clearing etc, £80. In addition to the above, the council has also available £100 for the Rhododendron Dell work and £25 of garden fete money for work at Maori Hill. Returned soldiers only will be employed on these operations, commencement being made at once. — ODT, 1.6.1925 Compiled by Peter Dowden
CTV News
2 days ago
- Politics
- CTV News
‘I was innocent': Ontario man returns home after arrest in Dominican Republic
David Bennett was arrested in the Dominican Republic in February after he was accused of smuggling drugs. The charges were withdrawn after weeks of delays and he's back at his Burlington, Ont., home. Bennett and his wife Jane Wilcox are seen in this handout photo after he arrived at Toronto's Pearson airport on May 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - David Bennett *MANDATORY CREDIT* When David Bennett decided to escape Canada's icy winter with a weeklong trip to the Dominican Republic, he never imagined he'd be fighting to get back on Canadian soil for more than two months. Bennett has finally returned to his Burlington, Ont., home after being arrested in the Caribbean country and accused of smuggling drugs. Even after the charges were withdrawn, he was stuck in the island nation for weeks due to court delays. He's now calling for more transparency from the federal government when it comes to assisting Canadians abroad. Bennett, his wife Jane Wilcox and some friends were on their way home from a Dominican Republic resort on March 7 when he was denied entry at a Punta Cana airport's automated customs gate, he said. He was taken to an interrogation room and initially thought it was just a brief misunderstanding. There, he and Wilcox were shown a photo of a bag they didn't recognize, with a slightly different name on it — Davi Bennett instead of David R. Bennett, he said. Though they were adamant the bag didn't belong to him, he said he was charged with trafficking drugs into the Dominican and told he could face up to 30 years in prison. 'That was really scary and I was blown away. Like I was in disbelief that this was happening,' Bennett said in a phone interview Thursday, nearly two weeks after returning home. 'I certainly didn't expect it to evolve into what it did, that's for sure. Not in my wildest dreams did I think it would happen like that.' Bennett recalled how he was handcuffed and later spent the night in a 'small, overcrowded cell,' shoulder-to-shoulder with other detainees and sitting in a corner for nearly nine hours. He managed to get a lawyer — whom he could only communicate with through Google Translate — and Wilcox paid a $5,000 bail, he said. He then spent the next several weeks bouncing around different accommodations as he and Wilcox fought to clear his name and get him back to Canada. When they learned the charges would be withdrawn, he was relieved, but only momentarily. 'We were told that it would take roughly 10 to 15 days for that withdrawal to become official through the signing of a court order. We were concerned with the time frame, but we were told that there's a backlog in the system,' Bennett said. 'So we said, well, what other choice do we have other than to remain patient?' It took more than 15 days for the court order to be signed, he recalled, but then he was told it would take up to an additional two weeks for the travel ban to be lifted. 'My mental state was really rough those last five weeks waiting,' said Bennett. 'The anticipation and the waiting was really the most difficult part.' Meanwhile in Ontario, Wilcox was rallying as much support as she could, Bennett said, as she and other community members reached out to their local member of Parliament Anita Anand, who is now the new foreign affairs minister. On May 15, Bennett said he learned from Global Affairs Canada that his travel ban had been lifted through a verbal agreement with Dominican authorities, and they immediately booked a flight for the next day. 'We literally willed our way through at that point because the paperwork hadn't been finalized yet. And we connected with Global Affairs Canada and told them that we're going to the airport, please ensure the paperwork is there to support us,' he recalled. The next day, when he boarded his plane to Toronto, he 'never felt really comfortable' until the wheels left the tarmac. 'Even when I was on the aircraft, even though I was innocent, I had in the back of my mind, 'What's going to go wrong here?' Like something's not going to work out here,' he said. 'So I was really, really nervous for the entire time.' The flight gave him an 'amazing feeling,' he said, and his reunion with his wife was even better. In total, Bennett said he spent 71 days stuck in the Dominican, getting few hours of sleep, rapidly losing weight and ultimately racking up more than $80,000 in legal fees and accommodation costs. Though he's back home now, Bennett said he still has unanswered questions about what happened that day at the Punta Cana airport. 'I'd like to really fully understand what has transpired and how it transpired, how this can never happen in the future,' he said. Bennett added he wants Canadian officials to be more transparent in the steps they're taking to help Canadians stuck abroad. During his time in the Dominican, he and Wilcox were in communication with Global Affairs Canada and the Canadian Embassy, he said, but officials gave them few updates or details on his case, which he called 'frustrating.' Global Affairs Canada and the Canadian Embassy in the Dominican Republic did not immediately respond to requests for comment. 'I do believe Canadians deserve better,' Bennett said. 'We need to be way more supportive of our Canadian citizens when they travel.' For Canadians going abroad, Bennett said they should consider only taking a carry-on and if they check a bag, to keep track of the luggage tag. Bennett also recommends checking the federal government's travel advisories before choosing a destination. Now that he's back in Canada, Bennett said he's spending as much time with family as he can and taking steps to recover physically and mentally. Before the incident, Bennett said he was never much of a traveller, but his detention has actually made him want to travel more. 'I have a little bit of a thirst for travel through this because I want to live my life and I want to enjoy,' said Bennett. 'There's so many beautiful places to see in this world and it hasn't ruined my want to do more things.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 29, 2025. Rianna Lim, The Canadian Press
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
King Charles deliberately made pointed speech about the sovereignty of Canada, but did not want to 'call out' President Trump, aides reveal
King Charles ' pointed speech to President Trump regarding the sovereignty of was 'thought-provoking, but not provocative', sources have insisted. In an historic speech to the country's parliament as their head of state on Tuesday, he hailed a 'strong and free' Canada in a clear attempt to dial down the president's rhetoric over the fellow North American nation becoming America's '51st state'. Royal aides have said it was a deliberate decision by the King, acting on the advice of the Canadian government, to make his point firmly and politely but not to 'call out' President Trump by name. 'It's all about commending what is positive. And that's what the sovereign does, it's not the sovereign's job to start pointing fingers,' one insider said. Whether it falls on receptive ears remains to be seen. Hours after Charles' landmark 'Speech from the Throne', President Trump appeared to double down on his threats to annexe Canada by saying that the country would not have to pay billions of dollars to join his future 'Golden Dome' missile programme 'if they become our cherished 51st State'. 'They are considering the offer!' Trump posted on social media. This was in contrast to claims by the US ambassador to Canada who said last week that the whole annexation saga was 'over' and the White House had more important things to focus on. Royal aides have said it was a deliberate decision by the King, acting on the advice of the Canadian government, to make his point firmly and politely but not to 'call out' President Trump by name Trump was not the only target, with China the target of a subtle but significant message, too, given its current attempts to gain a foothold in the region and become a 'polar power'. The Arctic is seen a something of a new crossroad for global superpowers in terms of access to raw materials, trade routes and science and research. Sources say it was 'really important' for the King to address the issue given Canada's sovereignty in the region and China's 'troubling' ambitions - described in the speech as 'new threats'. Buckingham Palace are viewing the King's whirlwind 23-hour visit to Canada, his first as its monarch and head of state, as a huge success. Tens of thousands of people turned out to see him in the capital, Ottawa, and with cries of 'God Save The King' and 'Vivre Le Roi' wherever he went. 'He was very touched. To go to a Realm of which you are king but in which you don't actually live, is a big thing when you do it for the first time. It is a reset and reaffirmation of that relationship, and for so many people to turn out and to be so thrilled to see him was fantastic,' a source said. 'What the king was able to do was show very strong support for Canada and what would be the point of being King of Canada if you didn't show support?' Royal insiders say the visit brings to an end a host of historic 'firsts' since the King's accession in 2022. Starting with his return to London and tour of the home nations in the weeks after Queen Elizabeth's death, as well as his first public address and Christmas message, it continued with his inaugural tour of Australia and now Canada, considered the 'senior realm'. Moving forwards it is understood the King intends to focus on continuing 'getting it right', shining a light on causes he feels passionate about and ensuring the monarchy continues to evolve with the times. 'Almost three years on, everyone has a clear impression of what that is and the role that he will play - one that is both traditional for the monarchy and distinct to His Majesty,' a source said. 'Leveraging on the long relationships he has built over the years, he has enhanced his role as a global statesman on so many issues, wielding soft power to the benefit of all the realms and commonwealth nations at a time of great international challenge. 'Underpinning it all are the four big Cs at the heart of his personal value system - communities, climate, commonwealth, culture - with the smaller c of his own illness being used to show support for others affected by cancer. 'He has dealt with his illness in a very human way and the way he's engaging with the public at a very human level. I think we now have a clear idea of what the Carolean age looks like and what it stands for - now and hopefully for many years to come.' Despite the taxing nature of his role, the King is also continuing to 'manage' his illness, after being first diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in January last year. 'The thing you learn about this illness [cancer] is that you just manage it. And that's what he does. The medical science has made incredible advances and I genuinely see no difference in him,' a source close to the king said. 'As long as you just do what the doctors say, just live your life as normal as possible… [and] that's exactly what he is doing. 'It's no secret that he is still having treatment but because he is incredibly fit, he is just dealing with it all incredibly well. 'As everybody knows he is driven by duty, so he just gets on with it….
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4 days ago
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Alphinat Announces a Net Loss of $(188,216) for Quarter Ended February 28, 2025
MONTREAL, QC / / May 27, 2025 / Alphinat Inc. (TSXV:NPA.H)(NEX:NPA) announces a net loss of $(188,216) for the second quarter 2025 ended February 28 th , 2025 compared to a net income of $803 for the same period ended February 29 th , 2024. During the quarter ended February 28, 2025, Alphinat continued to focus the majority of its sales efforts on the public sector and its partners. SmartGuide is leveraged by federal, state/provincial and municipal government agencies to accelerate solution deliveries, improve productivity gains and user experiences. In order to accelerate future growth, Alphinat has six main areas of solution deliveries: SmartGuide ® Grants and Contributions solution ( was developed in conjunction with a federal department of the Canadian Government. This platform offers unparalleled productivity for federal, state and municipal clients creating calls for grants including financial program creations for applications, adjudication and payments; SmartGuide ® Portal Edition for Dynamics 365 1 ( has optimize the way that clients can now create and deploy online services on top of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM solutions. This offering is available in SaaS mode as well as on-premises; SmartGuide® Green House Gas Registry solutions ( is a green fintech solution allowing governments and industry to work together in reducing the harmful effects of greenhouse gas. Alphinat currently has three provincial clients for our solution; SmartGuide® Claims solutions ( was developed in conjunction with a major IT consulting partner, which aims at offering unparalleled productivity to federal, state and municipal clients for financial claims applications, adjudication and settlements for financial compensation and class action settlements; SmartGuide ® CIVIC Portal, CIVIC Portal for Permits & Licensing ( and SmartGuide ® Municipal Cloud are Municipal Cloud and on-premises solutions front ending partner solutions and other digital services for improved user experience for both the cities and their citizens. SmartProfile ( a secure Single Sign On solution is now a standalone solution, built on SmartGuide it provides industry leading flexible for full integration and end-user satisfaction. SmartGuide® brings faster agile development with LIVEaiASSIST© to the Cloud, Web & mobile and now extends its offering with SmartProfile© standalone secure Single Sign On (SSO) solution. SmartProfile© an access management secure single sign-on is now a standalone solution, based on SmartGuide, it offers industry-leading flexibility for full integration and end-user satisfaction. For the 3-month period ended February 28, 2025, revenues were $182,884 compared to $242,715 for the corresponding period of 2024 the result of delays on two of our municipal projects due to a third party software vendor's delays in providing necessary software updates to our clients. The net loss for the 3-month period ended February 28, 2025, was $(188,216) or $(0.00) per common share outstanding would correspond to a net income of 803 or $0.00 per common share outstanding for the 3-month period ended February 29, 2024. Alphinat's financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the period ended February 28, 2025, are available on SEDAR at 1 Dynamics 365 is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation About Alphinat At Alphinat, we are driven by the passion to make application development easy for everyone and system interoperability issues a thing of the past. We enable people with the vision of how a finished application should look and behave to be a major part of the development process. After all, what better way to ensure a favorable outcome than to provide those closest to an application's end-users with a vested interest in its success throughout its development? That's why we bring you new ways to empower the right people at the right time in the application development process. At the same time, we're constantly working to reduce the need to code in order to make application development and maintenance simpler and less error prone. So, whether you choose to develop your applications with the help of our low-code platform SmartGuide®, kickstart your project using one of our pre-built apps or engage us or one of our partners to do the work for you, we're here to help you deploy better applications in record time. Visit us at for more information. We look forward to hearing from you. Forward-looking statements Certain statements in this document, including those which express management's expectations or estimations with regards to the Company's future performance constitute «forward-looking statements" as understood by applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are, of necessity, based on a certain number of estimates and hypotheses; while management considers these to be accurate at the time they are expressed, they are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and risks on the commercial, economic and competitive levels. We advise readers that these forward- looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other known and unknown factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. A number of factors could cause significant differences between actual results and those described in forward-looking statements. These include, but are not limited to, the Company's capacity to increase acceptance of its products on the market, and to penetrate new markets; the potential existence of defects or undetected problems in the Company's products; the Company's ability to manage its growth; the Company's ability to compete with others; potential commitments; maintaining the Company's intellectual property rights and defending against litigation putting those rights in question; the Company's reliance on the knowledge of its key personnel; and the Company's access to sufficient capital to finance its future needs. This is a partial and non-exhaustive list of factors that could bear on any of our forward-looking statements. Investors are advised to not rely unduly on the forward-looking statements. This advisory applies to all forward-looking statements, whether expressed orally or in writing, attributed to Alphinat or to any individual expressing them in the name of the Company. The Company is under no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements, whether to reflect new information, future events, or other circumstances. Risks and uncertainties that bear on the Company are described in greater detail in the Company's Annual Report. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. For further information please contact: Ms. Mahtab AbbasigaravandChief Executive OfficerAlphinat Inc.(514) 398-9799 SOURCE: Alphinat, Inc. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
