Global National: May 18, 2022 | Canadians feeling the pinch as inflation rate soars to new high

On this episode of Global National: The cost of living further squeezing Canadians' wallets, as the inflation rate soared to 6.8 per cent in April, a new 31-year high. Eric Sorensen looks at how consumers and businesses are coping with rising food prices and what it may take to cool inflation.

Concerns are growing about almost 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers who have surrendered to the Russians at the Azvostal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine. Redmond Shannon reports on how they're supposed to be exchanged for Russian prisoners of war and what Turkey wants now that Finland and Sweden are trying to join NATO.

Back in Canada, Prince Charles and Camilla were in Ottawa for the second day of their three-day tour of Canada for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Abigail Bimman reports on their jam-packed day, and how some people were either very excited or very displeased about the royal couple's visit.

A First Nation in eastern Alberta is piecing together its past, after discovering unmarked graves near the site of a former residential school. The Saddle Lake Cree Nation unearthed what they believe are the partial remains of several children who attended blue quills Indian residential school. And it's feared there could be many more. Global News' Kim Smith reports.

Plus, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney learns his political fate as head of the United Conservative Party, with the results of his leadership review now in. Tom Vernon reports.

Also, a Global News investigation traced the path of a handgun from the U.S. that killed two Ontario teens, to examine how it got here. Tracy Tong reports on the supply, demand and the carnage of Canada's firearms black market, what needs to be done to stop the flow of illegal guns and who should be held accountable.

And the battle of Alberta: the Stanley Cup playoffs add fuel to the fiery rivalry between the province's hockey fans, as the Edmonton Oilers take on the Calgary Flames. Blake Lough reports.

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