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BoC Held Again at 2.25% — But a Rate Hike Is Now More Likely Than Not Before Year-End

  Bond markets put the odds of an October 28 hike at 57%. Here's what the big banks are forecasting, what it means for your mortgage payment, and how to think about your next move. MoneySavings.ca · September 17, 2026 The Bank of Canada kept its overnight rate at 2.25% on September 2 — the seventh consecutive hold since the last cut in October 2025. On the surface, nothing changed. Below the surface, everything did. Governor Tiff Macklem's post-decision language was the most hawkish the Bank has sounded in over a year. He flagged that persistently high oil prices (Brent has since touched $107) and new U.S. tariffs — combined with Canada's own $27.6 billion retaliation list — are creating genuine upside risks to inflation. The BoC's August deliberations summary, released September 16, confirmed the Governing Council is now actively weighing a hike, not just a hold. The August CPI reading that came in on September 14 didn't settle anything: headline inflation held at ...
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Homestyle Pecan Pie

 

Get your taste buds primed and ready for holiday baking season with this sweet treat! Pecan pie is a great fall dessert to serve after a family gathering or dinner party.

Ingredients:
• 1 9-inch frozen pie crust, or make your own
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped or halved

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (170˚C).
2. Take frozen pie crust out of the freezer and place it on a baking sheet while preparing the filling.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract
4. Place the pecans on the bottom of your pie crust, in an even layer, and then pour the filling on top.
5. Bake pie for 45 to 50 minutes. Pie will be done when the filling is set, not too jiggly.
6. Allow to cool before serving.

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