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How to Grocery Shop for a Family of 4 Under $300/Month in Ontario (2026 Guide)

Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 10 min | Category: Money Saving Tips, Budgeting, Saving Money Grocery prices in Ontario have been brutal. The average Canadian family of four is now spending $1,200–$1,400 per month on food according to recent food price reports — and many families are spending even more without realizing it. But here's the truth: feeding a family of four well in Ontario for under $300/month is absolutely possible. It requires planning, a few smart habits, and knowing exactly which stores, apps, and strategies to use. Families across Ontario are doing it right now. This guide shows you exactly how — with a real meal plan, a real shopping strategy, and real stores to use in 2026. Is $300/Month for a Family of 4 Actually Realistic? Yes — with conditions. Here's what it requires: Cooking most meals at home (no takeout budget included) Meal planning weekly before you shop Shopping at discount grocery stores, not full-price chains Using flyer apps and loy...
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Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Shoot Down US Reaper Drone: Aerial Clash Escalates Tensions

 

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for shooting down another of the U.S. military’s MQ-9 Reaper drones. The rebels released footage showing wreckage that corresponds to known pieces of the unmanned aircraft. According to the Houthis, they used a surface-to-air missile to down the Predator drone over their stronghold in the country’s Saada province. The video includes close-ups of parts with the logo of General Atomics, the manufacturer of the drone, and serial numbers matching known components made by the company.

This incident is part of a renewed series of assaults by the Houthis following a relative lull in their pressure campaign over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. While U.S. officials have not immediately commented on the Houthi footage, CBS News previously reported an anonymous U.S. military official acknowledging a drone crash in Yemen.

The MQ-9 Reaper drone, which costs around $30 million each, can fly at altitudes up to 50,000 feet and has an endurance of up to 24 hours before needing to land. Since the Houthis seized Yemen’s north and its capital of Sanaa in 2014, the U.S. military has lost at least five drones to the rebels, including this recent shootdown. The ongoing conflict in Yemen continues to escalate tensions in the region, with the Houthis also launching attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, demanding an end to the war in Gaza.

As the situation unfolds, both sides remain on high alert, and the international community closely monitors developments in this volatile region. The downing of the U.S. Reaper drone adds another layer of complexity to an already fraught conflict landscape.

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