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.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
