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Lock In or Stay Variable? What Every Canadian Homeowner Must Decide Before April 29

   Bank of Canada headquarters, Ottawa. Overnight rate held at 2.25% since October 2025. Next decision: April 29, 2026.  The Bank of Canada has held its rate at 2.25% for three straight decisions — but with inflation creeping back up, a Middle East conflict pushing oil prices, and over one million mortgage renewals on the horizon, the stakes of getting this wrong have never been higher. The Canadian Money Brief April 25, 2026 6 min read THE CANADIAN MONEY BRIEF BANK OF CANADA 2.25% 2.25% POLICY RATE HELD SINCE OCT. 2025 · THIRD CONSECUTIVE HOLD NEXT DECISION: APR. 29, 2026 If your mortgage is coming up for renewal in the next six to eighteen months, the question keeping you up at night is probably this: do I lock in a fixed rate now — or do I ride out a variable rate and hope the Bank of Canada does something helpful? It's the right question to be asking. And right now, the answer is more complicated — and more consequential — than it has been in years. The Bank of Canada...

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Tragedy Strikes Sumy: Over 30 Lives Lost in Missile Attack

In a devastating turn of events, a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy has claimed the lives of at least 32 people, including children, and left 84 others injured. The attack occurred on Palm Sunday, a day meant for peace and reflection, as two ballistic missiles struck the city center around 10:15 a.m. local time.

The aftermath painted a grim picture, with rescue teams working tirelessly amidst the rubble of destroyed buildings and burnt-out vehicles. Acting Mayor Artem Kobzar described the incident as a "terrible tragedy," emphasizing the profound loss felt by the community.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, calling for a global response to what he described as acts of terror. This strike marks yet another escalation in the ongoing conflict, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention and a push towards peace.

The attack on Sumy is a stark reminder of the human cost of war, leaving a community in mourning and the world grappling with the consequences of prolonged conflict.

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