Skip to main content

Featured

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

  Lock In or Stay Variable? What Every Canadian Homeowner Must Decide Before April 29 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 Illustration: Bank of Canada headquarters, Ottawa. Overnight rate held at 2.25% since October 2025. Next decision: April 29, 2026. | The Canadian Money Brief 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 r...

article

Euro 2024: Fans’ Fever Pitch Ahead of Historic Final

 

The anticipation is palpable as England and Spain gear up for the Euro 2024 final in Berlin’s Olympiastadion. Tens of thousands of England fans have flooded the German capital, with every bar, café, and fan zone buzzing with excitement. Here’s a glimpse of the atmosphere:

  1. Passionate Fans: England supporters have already declared themselves champions, with one fan even getting a tattoo of a trophy and the words “England Euro 2024 Winners.” Spanish fans are equally optimistic, hoping for last-minute tickets.

  2. Brandenburg Gate Hotspot: The iconic Brandenburg Gate has become a hub for fans from both nations, dressed in their football Sunday best. Flags, cheers, and camaraderie fill the air.

  3. Berlin Transformed: Central Berlin is awash in team colors as fans deck out the city. Football fever has taken over, and the historic backdrop of the Brandenburg Gate adds to the excitement.

Get ready for an unforgettable showdown! 

    Comments