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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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Ramadan Begins: A Month of Reflection and Devotion

 

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan has officially begun, marked by the sighting of the crescent moon. This significant event in the Islamic calendar is observed by Muslims worldwide, who engage in a month-long period of fasting, prayer, and reflection.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is believed to be the time when the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and sinful behavior. The fast is broken each evening with a meal called Iftar, which is often shared with family and friends

The start of Ramadan can vary depending on the sighting of the crescent moon, leading to different start dates in various countries. For instance, in Saudi Arabia, Ramadan began on March 1, while in other regions, it may start a day earlier or later.

Ramadan is a time for Muslims to strengthen their faith, practice self-discipline, and engage in acts of charity. It is also a period for increased prayer and recitation of the Quran. Many mosques offer special nightly prayers called Taraweeh, which are longer than the regular daily prayers.

As Muslims around the world embark on this sacred journey, the spirit of Ramadan fosters a sense of community, compassion, and spiritual growth. The month-long observance culminates in the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a festive occasion marking the end of fasting and the beginning of a new month in the Islamic calendar.

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