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Lock In or Stay Variable? What Every Canadian Homeowner Must Decide Before April 29

   Bank of Canada headquarters, Ottawa. Overnight rate held at 2.25% since October 2025. Next decision: April 29, 2026.  The Bank of Canada has held its rate at 2.25% for three straight decisions — but with inflation creeping back up, a Middle East conflict pushing oil prices, and over one million mortgage renewals on the horizon, the stakes of getting this wrong have never been higher. The Canadian Money Brief April 25, 2026 6 min read THE CANADIAN MONEY BRIEF BANK OF CANADA 2.25% 2.25% POLICY RATE HELD SINCE OCT. 2025 · THIRD CONSECUTIVE HOLD NEXT DECISION: APR. 29, 2026 If your mortgage is coming up for renewal in the next six to eighteen months, the question keeping you up at night is probably this: do I lock in a fixed rate now — or do I ride out a variable rate and hope the Bank of Canada does something helpful? It's the right question to be asking. And right now, the answer is more complicated — and more consequential — than it has been in years. The Bank of Canada...
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Escalating Tensions: Gaza’s Main Hospital Targeted Amid Famine Concerns

In a recent development that has escalated tensions in the region, Israeli forces have conducted another raid on Gaza’s principal medical facility. This operation comes at a time when the United Nations has issued a stark warning that famine could soon be a reality in the northern parts of the Gaza Strip.

The raid on the hospital has raised international concerns, as it is a critical infrastructure for the already beleaguered population of Gaza. The timing of the attack coincides with dire predictions from the UN, suggesting that food scarcity is reaching critical levels, potentially leading to widespread hunger.

As the situation unfolds, the international community watches with bated breath, hoping for a swift resolution that can prevent further humanitarian crises in the area. The recent events underscore the urgent need for sustained peace efforts and humanitarian aid to address the immediate needs of the population at risk.

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