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.
Staff from the Lambton Kent District School Board and the St. Clair Catholic School Board attended a seminar in conjunction with local police and support services to learn about Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) training.
On this week's episode of Beyond the Headlines, Josh Boyce speaks with interim Sarnia police chief Mike Federico.
The Baltimore Orioles blew out the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday
People in southern Huron and Lambton counties are being told to limit their time outside.
As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.
Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.
