As inflation surges, Canadians find creative ways to save, cut costs

The Voice star and her hunky other half have been forced to move their wedding date a number of times due to the Covid pandemic, but will tie the knot today at Ely Cathedral.Pixie, 31, enjoyed one final party on Sunday before her big day, after she and Oliver got engaged at St Paul's Cathedral.Getting into the bridal spirit, the beauty slipped into a white jumpsuit as she declared it her "last night as Miss Lott".Guests began arriving at Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire in their finery, with many shielding themselves from the rain with umbrellas.Pixie's The Voice co-star Danny Jones, of McFly fame, was among the first to arrive, as were the likes of former Strictly star Emma Weymouth and Idris Elba's wife Sabrina.Former TOWIE star Tom Pearce was also among the attendees who made their way into the venue for the special event.Oliver looked dapper as he headed inside the cathedral, wearing a black-tie suit and white rose buttonhole with his groomsmen.Pixie – real name Victoria Louise Lott – has been in a relationship with Oliver for more than 10 years, since 2010.They took things to the next level in November 2016 after Oliver popped the question.Pixie burst onto the music scene in 2009 with her debut single Mama Do, but she'd already been working behind the scenes as a songwriter for acts such as Alexandra Burke and Selena Gomez.Since then, she has released three studio albums – Turn It Up in 2009, Young Foolish Happy in 2011, and the self-titled Pixie Lott in 2014.Turn It Up peaked at No6 in the UK charts, Young Foolish Happy hit No18, and Pixie Lott hit No15.Despite charting higher than her second album, it sold far fewer copies and dropped to No94 in its second week, with just 934 copies sold.Pixie is also known for her

EastEnders are planning a major plot around Lola, as she is departing from the series. It comes as part of new boss Chris Clenshaw’s plan to shake-up the series, which will include more than one major twist over the summer.Speaking to the Sun, an EastEnders insider said: “Dan was in pieces.

PHILADELPHIA - Gas in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are just cents away from the staggering $5 mark as Philadelphia tops the record price.In Pennsylvania, the gas price average reached $4.95 on Monday with a penny increase overnights and 19-cent increase from last week.Philadelphia alone has already surged past the $5 mark with prices averaging $5.05 per gallon. Prices across the city are up an average of 21 cents from last week.Prices in New Jersey are quickly approaching Philadelphia as gas hit $4.98 a gallon to start the week.

The US is to unveil a new strategy aimed at boosting international tourism hit hard by Covid-19 and government travel restrictions by streamlining the entry process and promoting more diverse destinations.

OMAHA BEACH, Normandy - On June 6, 1944, the largest air, land and sea invasion in military history took place on the Normandy coast of France. The Battle of Normandy, often referred to as D-Day and codenamed "Operation Overlord," has been described by historians as a major turning point for the Allied forces in World War II.The 150,000 Allied troops, made up of American, British and Canadian forces, landed on the beaches of Nazi-occupied France and were then able to push inland to Western Europe.The bravery displayed by these troops has been depicted in many books and films, including "Saving Private Ryan" and the book-turned-HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers."Hitler's army had invaded France and was aiming to take over all of Europe.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Police Department is hosting a gun buyback event at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event is being held as part of a measure to help reduce gun violence in the city in partnership with the Philadelphia Eagles, who wore orange practice jerseys on June 3 to raise awareness for National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Each person who turns in an unloaded firearm to a police officer at the event will get a $100 gift card from the Eagles and the Center for Violence Prevention at CHOP. "No questions will be asked and no appointment is needed," according to officials. Those attending the buyback event should enter the arena through Lot K off Pattison Avenue, authorities say. MORE LOCAL HEADLINESPolice say all firearms must be unloaded and safely stored in the trunk of each vehicle. The event was scheduled ahead of a mass shooting on South Street that killed 3 and injured at least 11 early Sunday morning, but the Eagles reposted a statement, saying, "Our hearts break for those who suffer through the trauma of losing a loved one to gun violence.

Laura Pearce, 32 CHESTER COUNTY - Police are asking for the public's help to find an endangered woman who went missing this weekend in Chester County.Laura Pearce, 32, was reportedly last seen on Bay Street in South Coatesville around 10 p.m.

Gonzalo Lopez, 46 (Photo courtesy of Texas Department of Criminal Justice) LEON COUNTY, Texas - A manhunt is underway for an inmate who escaped custody in Leon County, Texas by stabbing a corrections officer while being transported.Gonzalo Lopez, 46, was being transported on a bus with 15 other inmates from Gatesville, headed eastbound on Highway 7 to Huntsville Thursday afternoon. During the ride, Lopez was able to get out of his restraints and allegedly stabbed the officer driving the bus in the hand with an unknown object.CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETYFOX 26 is told the officer struggled with Lopez to keep him from getting his gun.The bus then crashed into a ditch before Lopez ran off.

LEON COUNTY, Texas - A manhunt is underway for an inmate who escaped custody in Leon County, Texas by stabbing a corrections officer while being transported.Gonzalo Lopez, 46, was being transported on a bus with 15 other inmates from Gatesville, headed eastbound on Highway 7 to Huntsville Thursday afternoon. During the ride, Lopez was able to get out of his restraints and allegedly stabbed the officer driving the bus in the hand with an unknown object.CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETYFOX 26 is told the officer struggled with Lopez to keep him from getting his gun.The bus then crashed into a ditch before Lopez ran off.

The feet of a baby are seen in a crib. (Photo by Fabian Strauch/picture alliance via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES - Scientists have published a new study that may offer groundbreaking insight into Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), an occurrence that has previously baffled the medical community. SIDS is the unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, typically during sleep, according to the Mayo Clinic.

sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).Researchers from The Children’s Hospital in Westmead in Sydney, Australia, have found that a lowered level of a certain enzyme, called butyrylcholinesterase (BChE), can explain the malfunction that causes some babies not to startle or wake if they stop breathing in their sleep.The study is published in the latest volume of The Lancet’s eBioMedicine, the upcoming June 2022 issue. 7,000 newborns die every day, according to new UN report For years, medical experts have suspected that SIDS is caused by a defect in the part of the brain that controls arousal from sleeping and breathing, according to the Mayo Clinic.

NEW YORK - Frank James, who is accused of opening fire in an NYC subway train last month has pleaded not guilty to terrorism and other charges.James entered the plea Friday in federal court in Brooklyn.He's charged with committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. Both counts carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.Ten people were shot in the incident.U.S, District Judge William F.

LEON COUNTY, Texas - A manhunt is underway for an inmate who escaped custody in Leon County, Texas by stabbing a corrections officer while being transported.Gonzalo Lopez, 46, was being transported on a bus with 15 other inmates from Gatesville, headed eastbound on Highway 7 to Huntsville Thursday afternoon. During the ride, Lopez was able to get out of his restraints and allegedly stabbed the officer driving the bus in the hand with an unknown object.CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETYFOX 26 is told the officer struggled with Lopez to keep him from getting his gun.The bus then crashed into a ditch before Lopez ran off.

COVID-19 pandemic having eased over the past several months, a large majority of Canadians are ready for a vacation, according to a new survey.The “road trip” survey, which was conducted by Ipsos for Toyota Canada, reported that 77 per cent of Canadians are ready to or likely to travel outside of their municipality, as 43 per cent of those who responded ready to leave their home province and 24 per cent ready to travel abroad. Pope Francis will visit residential school during Canada trip to 3 cities: archbishop It also found that 33 per cent of Canadians with access to a vehicle are ready to drive at least seven hours as part of a road trip while 31 per cent are willing to sit in their cars for at least four hours.“Over the last few years, many Canadians told us that spending time in nature was the primary goal of their summer road trips,” said Stephen Beatty, vice president, corporate, at Toyota Canada.“By contrast, there’s much more buzz in the air this year as people are excited to take road trips to reconnect with their wider circles of family and friends, and to once again enjoy larger-scale summer events like concerts, festivals and sporting events.”Among the reasons respondents were looking to hit the road are seeing family or friends (56 per cent), overnight stays (52 per cent), hitting a beach (34 per cent) or a national or provincial park (31 per cent).The survey also found that more 39 per cent of Canadians are looking to use more vacation time this summer than they did in 2021.

Record high gas prices have created stress for motorists across the nation, and many experts expect prices to remain elevated in the near future as demand for summer travel heats up. On Thursday, the national average retail price for regular gasoline surged to another record high, hitting $4.41 per gallon. While you may not be able to control the prices at the pump, you can control how you drive. Certain driving behaviors can actually help consumers save significantly when it comes to filling up at the pump, Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, told FOX Business. It's the "easiest" thing to do when trying to combat those rising fuel costs, he said. INFLATION 'REALLY PRESSURING' US OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY: AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE CEODe Haan says drivers should keep feet light on the gas when accelerating.

Customers shop at a store in New York, May 11, 2022. U.S.

Deborah James was left in floods of tears as she responded to the Queen's decision to her a Damehood. Sharing an emotional update on her Instagram page, the 40 year old mum-of-two, who is married to husband Sebastian Bowen, said she was left "humbled" by the honour, and couldn't believe she was even considered for it.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police say they are investigating a homicide after a woman was found shot inside of a residence in North Philadelphia. Officers responded to reports of a shooting on the 1700 block of Edwin Place shortly after 8 a.m. Friday morning. Police say responding officers found a 44-year-old woman inside a home suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

PHILADELPHIA - A man is in very critical condition after police say he was shot in the head Thursday night.Police initially responded to a car crash on the 400 block of Sedgley Avenue around 11 p.m.Minutes later they received reports of shooting and found a 32-year-old man slumped over in the driver's seat of a Volkswagen SUV. The car had jumped the curb and crashed into a fence.Police rushed him to Temple University Hospital after breaking the locked car's window.

Authorities found over 20 spent shell casings following a shooting at a gas station Thursday night. PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say no one was hit by gunfire when at least three shooters opened fire on group standing outside a Philadelphia gas station shop on Thursday night. Officers from the Philadelphia Police Department were called to the 5300 block of Rising Sun Avenue around 9:30 p.m.

NEWTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 11: Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate Kathy Barnette walks off the stage after speaking during a Republican leadership forum at Newtown Athletic Club on May 11, 2022 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. In the May 17 Republican prim HARRISBURG - Sensing a threat in Pennsylvania’s U.S.

BURLINGTON CITY, N.J. - Officials in Burlington County are investigating the shooting death of a 40-year-old Willingboro man that occurred in the City of Burlington.Officers on patrol heard gunshots early Thursday, around 3 a.m. and responded to the 500 block of Linden Avenue.

Gas prices have smashed records in recent weeks as the world grapples with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and demand has soared as the economy reopens.

Jagmeet Singh is calling out Canada’s major grocery chains for making record profits amid soaring inflation, which he calls “profiteering.”Speaking to Global News Radio 640 host Greg Brady Tuesday, Singh accused corporate grocers of “gouging” Canadians with marked-up food prices while still reporting higher profits, which he says doesn’t add up.“If you’re increasing prices to offset increased costs, they would have the same level of profit,” he said. “But we’re seeing a significant increase in their profits.“It shows that they’re just gouging Canadians at this difficult time.” Global food, fuel prices won’t ease until 2024 due to Ukraine war: World Bank On Wednesday, Singh called for an “excess profits tax” on major grocery chains and oil and gas companies, expanding the Liberals’ plan to place a higher 18 per cent tax on bank profits exceeding $1 billion.The NDP say the revenue collected from their proposed tax would help raise the annual GST tax credit and Canada Child Benefit by $500 each per year.“Why is it that wealthy companies get to make more, and families have to suffer, and why do governments allow that to happen?” he asked.“The whole point of government is to level that, to ensure companies aren’t gouging or exploiting a difficult time.”A look at the latest earnings reports from the three major grocery chains — Loblaw, Empire Co.

MAPLE SHA - Authorities in New Jersey are investigating an "apparent homicide" after a woman was found dead inside a motel room Wednesday morning. Officers from the Maple Shade Police Department were called to the Bel-Air Motor Lodge on the 2800 block of Route 73 for a report of an unresponsive woman. Authorities did not share the name of the victim or speculate how she died. Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr.

Airline passengers, some not wearing face masks following the end of Covid-19 public transportation rules, wait at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint to clear security before boarding to flights in the airport terminal in Denve COPPELL, Texas (AP) - The chief of the Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday that his agency has quadrupled the number of employees who could bolster screening operations at airports that become too crowded this summer.TSA Administrator David Pekoske said nearly 1,000 employees have volunteered to be sent to other airports if needed.It’s part of the agency’s plan for handling what is projected to be a frenetic vacation-travel season.RELATED: CDC: Keep wearing a mask on planes, trains, mass transit"We expect this to be a busy summer, and we are as ready as we possibly can be," Pekoske said at a news conference near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. "We’re likely going to exceed in some airports by good measure the 2019 numbers."Kreskin Torres, a 33-year-old Army veteran, kicked off his adventure in Los Angeles, California, and since then, he has visited 49 states.

data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2020 alone, 79% of all homicides and 53% of all suicides involved a firearm and while all population groups experienced gun-related deaths, some groups were more impacted than others, the CDC noted. Nearly 20,000 Americans were killed in gun homicides in 2020, with the rate increasing 4.6 to 6.1 per 100,000 persons. More than 24,000 Americans killed themselves with firearms in the same year, a slight increase over the 23,888 Americans who died by suicide using a firearm in 2019. "The tragic and historic increase in firearm homicide and the persistently high rates of firearm suicide underscore the urgent need for action to reduce firearm-related deaths.

WASHINGTON - Inflation slowed in April after seven months of relentless gains, a tentative sign that price increases may be peaking while still imposing a financial strain on American households.Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday. That was below the 8.5% year-over-year surge in March, which was the highest rate since 1981.On a month-to-month basis, prices rose 0.3% from March to April, a still-elevated rate but the smallest increase in eight months.

Covid-19 recovery rate was 98.74%, the ministry said.

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The pool area of the Sandals Emerald Bay resort. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Sandals) Vacationers who have recently been in the area of the Sandals Bahamas resort where three Americans were found dead last week say they have complained about the "strong odor" of insecticide there, according to a new report Tuesday. Those complaints from guests at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Great Exuma have since been relayed to local investigators, NBC News reports. The deceased were identified Monday as Michael Phillips, 68, and Robbie Phillips, 65, of Tennessee, and Vincent Chiarella, 64, of Florida.

RED WING, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Red Wing-area woman has been arrested in connection to the death of a baby boy who was found in the Mississippi River in 2003. She has also been identified through DNA as the mom of a baby girl found in the river in 1999.Jennifer Lynn Matter, 50, of Belvidere Township, was identified through DNA as the mom of the boy who was found in Lake Pepin on Dec.

Without a substantial infusion of cash from Congress, the United States could see another 100 million COVID-19 cases come fall, the White House warned today.

BELLEVUE, Wash. - A Bellevue woman received a settlement of $125,000 after her tabby cat Miska was accused of trespassing in a Bellevue neighborhood.  "This case was about the unjustified and incredible prosecution of a domestic house cat in Bellevue," said Jon Zimmerman, cat owner Anna Danieli's attorney. "This was really an historic settlement involving a cat in the state of Washington."  Attorney Jon Zimmerman says Anna called him after her family's cat was taken away, and she received thousands of dollars in fines.  Zimmerman and co-counsel, attorney Jeffrey Possinger, argued in the case that Miska is not a "vicious" cat as had been alleged, but is instead a loving pet.

Lake Mead just under a week after a decomposed body in a barrel was found in the drought-stricken reservoir.A witness discovered the skeletal remains at Callville Bay in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and reported it to park rangers at around 2 p.m. on Saturday.In a press release, the National Park Service said an investigation is ongoing and that the Clark County medical examiner is looking into the cause of death.

A general view during the Sandals Emerald Bay celebrity golf weekend at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort on April 9, 2010 in Great Exuma Island, Bahamas. Police in the Bahamas have identified the three Americans Monday who were found dead late last week at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on Great Exuma island.

Police are conducting an investigation into the deaths of three American tourists at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas, with one more American transported to hospital.

LOS ANGELES - A Southern California mother has been arrested after three children were found dead in a San Fernando Valley home Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police say they responded to the home in the 22000 block of Victory Boulevard in the West Hills neighborhood. around 7:40 a.m.

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JOHNSTON COUNTY, N.C. - A newly-released dashcam video showed a North Carolina state trooper putting himself in the path of an oncoming wrong-way driver to avoid a bigger disaster.The State Highway Patrol said just after midnight on April 8, troopers responded to a call about a wrong-way vehicle traveling from Johnston County into Wake County. Trooper Cody Thao arrived and traveled and exited onto the Interstate 40 eastbound ramp to Rock Quarry Road. The suspect then drove the wrong way on the exit ramp and Thao drove his patrol car right into the suspect’s path, causing a crash but preventing the suspect from getting on the interstate the wrong way.Authorities said Thao did not sustain any injuries and has been on the Wake County troop force for one year. RELATED: Airbnb host shot in chest, tenant charged with attempted murderPatrol Sgt.

Health experts are investigating a potential link between dog ownership and a surge in hepatitis infection in the UK.

India on Sunday saw a decline in its daily Covid-19 cases in a day. The daily cases stood at 3,451 on Sunday while the Covid-related fatalities stood at 40 in 24 hours, according to Health Ministry's data.

The procession for fallen firefighter John Forbush. (Credit: WV State Fire Marshals Office) SUTTON, W.Va. - An Ohio mother and child died in West Virginia after the woman intentionally drove her vehicle into a river – an incident that also resulted in the death of a young volunteer firefighter who tried to rescue them, officials have said. Investigators have determined that LaTonya Bell careened her vehicle into the Elk River in Sutton, West Virginia around 2:30 p.m.

Authorities seized more than 1,000 pounds of cocaine – valued at over $50 million – that was discovered in shipments of coffee bean bags delivered to a Nespresso plant in Switzerland. The cantonal police were called to the company's factory in Romont on Monday after employees discovered "an undetermined white substance while unloading bags of freshly delivered coffee beans."ILLICIT COVID-19 DRUGS BOUND FOR MEXICO SEIZED BY US AUTHORITIESPolice say the employees were unloading bags that had just arrived off of five shipping containers from Brazil. Officers immediately responded to the factory to analyze the powder, which turned out to be 80% pure cocaine. "The search of the five sea containers delivered on the day in question by train led to the discovery and seizure of more than 500 kg of this drug," police said. Nespresso employees in Switzerland discover cocaine while unloading coffee beans (Cantonal police) GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREThe market value of the drugs was estimated by police at more than 50 million Swiss francs, which is equivalent to $50.65 million. Police determined that the drug was likely intended for the European market. The drugs were isolated and "did not come into contact with any product used in production," according to police. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESSA Nespresso spokesperson told FOX Business that it reported the "suspicious substance" immediately and that the "substance in question did not come into contact with any of our products or production equipment used to make our products." The company declined to share more details while the investigation is ongoing.

Authorities are investigating after the back of a three-story rowhouse collapsed in Manayunk on Saturday morning.  PHILADELPHIA - Authorities in Philadelphia are investigating after part of a house in Manayunk collapsed on Saturday morning. According to the Philadelphia Fire Department, crews responded to the 100 block of Levering Street in the city's Manayunk neighborhood around 6:30 a.m. Officials say fire crews found a three-story rowhouse with a total collapse in the back. Firefighters with specialized training in collapse and technical rescue searched the part of the home that was still standing and the debris and they did not find anyone, authorities say. ___MORE LOCAL HEADLINESAccording to the fire department, the incident was placed under control at 7:17 a.m. AdvertisementUtility companies were notified and neighboring homes were evacuated, officials say. 

Aerial view of an unspecified beach where a visitors stand between the water's edge and a number of beach umbrellas, Paradise Island, Bahamas, December 24, 1989. (Photo by Barbara Alper/Getty Images) Three Americans at a Bahamas Sandals resort were found dead while a fourth has been hospitalized, officials said Friday.Bahamas Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper said that the bodies of two men and one woman were found Friday at the Emerald Bay resort.