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Is Now a Good Time to Rent vs. Buy in Canada?

After years of brutal rent hikes that left many Canadians feeling priced out of their own cities, something has quietly shifted: rents are finally falling. But does that mean you should lock in a lease and wait out the housing market — or is this actually the window you've been waiting for to buy? The answer, as always, depends on your city, your finances, and your plans. Here's a clear-eyed breakdown of where things stand in 2026. What's Happening With Rents Right Now The Canadian rental market has undergone a dramatic reversal. After vacancy rates hit record lows in 2023 and rents surged by as much as 8% nationally in a single year, the tide has turned. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the national vacancy rate for purpose-built rental apartments rose to 3.1% in October 2025 — up from 2.2% in 2024 and a record low of just 1.5% in 2023. That 3.1% figure now sits above the 10-year historical average , marking a meaningful shift in the bal...
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Frozen Pineapple Smoothies

 


Ingredients

    • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
    • 2 cups frozen cubed pineapple
    • 1 medium banana, peeled, quartered and frozen
    • Honey, optional

    Directions

    1. 1. Place the first 3 ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. If desired, add honey to taste.

    Nutrition Facts

      2 cups: 227 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.
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