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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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Israeli Military Faces Scrutiny Over Gaza Aid Worker Deaths


The Israeli military has come under intense scrutiny following the killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza on March 23. According to an initial investigation, the military stated that the incident occurred due to a "sense of threat" after troops perceived danger in the area. Six of the individuals killed were identified as Hamas militants, the military claimed.

The emergency workers, including members of the Red Cross, Red Crescent, and United Nations, were reportedly shot while traveling in clearly marked ambulances and fire trucks with their lights on. This account contradicts the military's initial statement, which suggested the vehicles approached in the dark without markings.

The Palestine Red Crescent Society has called for an independent international investigation, labeling the attack a "full-fledged war crime" and highlighting repeated violations of international humanitarian law. The Israeli military has promised a deeper investigation to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.

This tragic event has sparked global outrage and renewed calls for accountability in conflict zones. The findings of the ongoing investigation will likely shape international responses to the incident.

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