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Canada's Housing Market Just Showed Its Strongest Sign of Life in 2026

  July 6, 2026 May sales jumped 5.5% nationally, listings tightened, and prices broke back above $700,000 — here's what it actually means if you're buying or selling in Ontario. The headline: After the slowest start to a year in recent memory, Canadian home sales rose 5.5% from April to May 2026 — the first real sign of momentum this year, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). What actually happened in May National home sales climbed 5.5% month-over-month in May, the strongest single-month gain of 2026 so far. New listings pulled back slightly, down 1%, and that combination tightened the national sales-to-new-listings ratio to 49.2%, up from 46.2% in April. For context, anything between 45% and 65% is generally considered a balanced market, so Canada has moved off the buyer-friendly end of that range and toward the middle. The national average home price came in at $702,079, up 1.5% year-over-year and the first time it has topped $700,000 in nearly two year...

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Ukraine Unveils Wreckage of Russia’s New Ballistic Missile

 

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has provided The Associated Press with exclusive access to the wreckage of a new Russian ballistic missile, claiming it as evidence of Moscow’s escalating military capabilities in the ongoing conflict. The remains were displayed at an undisclosed location, with Ukrainian officials asserting the missile represents a significant technological advancement in Russia’s arsenal.

The missile, believed to be a next-generation weapon, was reportedly intercepted during an attack on Ukrainian infrastructure earlier this week. “This is a clear signal that Russia is intensifying its aggression with increasingly sophisticated weapons,” an SBU spokesperson stated.

Military analysts examining the wreckage highlighted the missile’s enhanced range and precision, which could pose greater challenges for Ukrainian air defenses. Ukrainian officials have called for increased Western support, including advanced anti-missile systems, to counter these threats.

Russia has yet to comment on Ukraine’s claims, but the display comes as tensions remain high amid ongoing strikes and counteroffensives. The new weaponry raises concerns about the potential for further escalation in the conflict.


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