The Global News Desk 115

October 18 - (The Global News Desk 115) – A deadly blast at a Canadian military base has killed several people and injured many more. The explosion occurred on Saturday at a Canadian Forces Base in Wainwright, a town located in Alberta Province.  Law enforcement departments received a call about a fire at the Canadian Forces Base at 4:00 pm on Saturday local time (11pm GMT). A government report says at least seven people died in the blast.  A live-fire training exercise was in full swing when the blast rattled the base. An initial report says the exercise hit either a gas line or a gas well, causing the blast. Rescue teams and Firefighters have been fighting a large inferno between the base and the nearby town of Wainwright. Very strong winds with a blistering speed of 62 miles per hour have made the flames spread rapidly. Defense Minister David McGuinty said he was shocked by the fatalities and injuries that took place at the military base.  He did not reveal exact numbe...

Food and accommodation prices climb in Canada Canada, Ottawa - Consumer prices in Canada rose 6.8 percent in April, slightly up from 6.7 percent in March, according to Statistics Canada last month. Food and property prices accounted for most of April's increase. The National Statistics Office said gas prices rose more slowly in April than in March, slowing the acceleration of the consumer price index (CPI) for all items in April. CPI climbed 5.8% in April, excluding gasoline, after gaining 5.5 percent in March.  This was the fastest growth since the all-items excluding gasoline special aggregate was introduced in 1999. A strong employment rate, as unemployment fell to a fresh low in April, tends to put upward pressure on prices. Average hourly wages for white-collar workers rose 3.3% in April, according to Statistics Canada, indicating that prices are rising faster than average wages, resulting in a loss of purchasing power for Canadians."There is no relief...