Food prices in April were up 3 point 6 per cent from a year ago.
Statistics Canada reports prices for food bought at stores were up 4 per cent, restaurant prices were up 2 point 7 per cent.
The agency says an 11 point 2 per cent increase in meat prices and a 4 point 3 per cent increase in the cost of fresh vegetables contributed to the year-over-year hike.
The overall consumer price index for April was up 0 point 8 per cent from April of 2014.
A Ridgetown man has been charged with impaired driving following a crash on Highway 401 just east of London.
Chatham-Kent fire crews have responded to another encampment fire in Chatham.
The Chatham-Kent (CK) Chamber of Commerce has handed out the 2026 Business Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses and leaders.
Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.
Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner in overtime in Carolina's 4-3 comeback victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Stanley Cup Finals are now tied at one game apiece.
