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GTA & Vancouver Home Sales Fell Again in August — What RBC's "Recovery" Call Actually Means for You

  September 6, 2026  •  Canadian Money Brief Fresh numbers out this week from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) confirm what a lot of GTA and Metro Vancouver households already feel in their bones: the country's two biggest, most expensive housing markets are still shrinking on paper, even as the Bank of Canada holds rates and the trade war eats into everyone's confidence. At the same time, RBC Economics dropped a report calling this a market that's "finally taking steps" toward recovery. Those two things sound contradictory. They're not — but the gap between them is exactly where you need to be paying attention, whether you're a first-time buyer, a seller sitting on a listing, or a landlord watching your renewal math. What It Means for You: Prices are still down year-over-year in both cities, but the underlying supply picture — fewer new listings, tighter inventory — is the thing actually shifting. That...

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Bonnie Crombie Loses Bid for Seat, Vows to Stay as Liberal Leader

 

In a surprising turn of events, Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie lost her bid for a seat in the Mississauga East-Cooksville riding. Despite her efforts to flip Peel Region seats from PC blue to Liberal red, Crombie was defeated by her PC opponent, Silvia Gualtieri. 

The night started off rough for Crombie and the Liberals, with one TV station calling the election for the PCs within minutes of polls closing. However, Crombie remains determined to stay on as the Liberal leader and continue her political journey. 

While Crombie faced defeat, other party leaders, including Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner, successfully reclaimed their seats. 

Crombie's loss marks a significant moment in Ontario politics, as she vows to keep fighting for her party and constituents.



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