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Canada's Rent Slide Is Finally Stalling — What It Means If You Rent or Rent Out

  Published August 13, 2026 For nearly two years, "Canadian rents are falling" has been one of the safest headlines in personal finance. The August 2026 National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation, released last week, suggests that streak may finally be running out of road — and the shift matters whether you're the one paying rent or the one collecting it. The Numbers National avg. asking rent (July) $2,037 Year-over-year change -4.0% (22nd straight monthly decline) Month-over-month change +0.2% (4th straight monthly rise) Toronto, month-over-month +1.6% to $2,577 Falling, But Not as Fast Rent is still dropping on a year-over-year basis nationally — that's now been true for 22 straight months. But the pace of the decline has been easing since it bottomed out in March, and July marked the smallest annual drop since February. On a month-to-month basis, rent has now risen for four months running, which typically happens every summer as the market hits its season...
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Nine-Month Odyssey: NASA Astronauts Return to Earth

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, along with two other crew members, have safely returned to Earth after an extended nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Originally planned as an eight-day test mission, their stay was prolonged due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.

The astronauts made their journey back aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule, which undocked from the ISS early Tuesday morning. After a 17-hour trip, the capsule re-entered Earth's atmosphere and splashed down off the coast of Florida under clear skies. The descent was slowed by two sets of parachutes, ensuring a smooth landing.

This mission highlighted NASA's contingency planning and the resilience of its astronauts. Wilmore and Williams, both veteran astronauts and retired U.S. Navy test pilots, faced months of uncertainty before their return. Their homecoming marks the end of a challenging yet historic chapter in space exploration.

The crew will now undergo health checks at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston before reuniting with their families. Their extended mission underscores the unpredictable nature of space travel and the importance of adaptability in overcoming challenges.

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