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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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Putin Asserts Russia’s Capability to Conclude Ukraine Conflict


Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia possesses the necessary strength and resources to bring the ongoing war in Ukraine to its desired conclusion. In a recent interview, Putin emphasized that while Russia has the means to achieve its objectives, he hopes that nuclear weapons will not be required.

The conflict, which began in February 2022, has resulted in significant casualties and geopolitical tensions. Western leaders, including former U.S. President Joe Biden, have condemned the invasion as an imperial-style land grab, while Putin has framed it as a pivotal moment in Russia’s relations with the West. The Kremlin has maintained that the war is a response to NATO’s expansion and Western interference in Moscow’s sphere of influence.

Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a resolution, the Kremlin has indicated that a swift peace deal remains unlikely due to the complexity of the situation. As the war continues, global leaders remain divided on the path forward, with concerns about escalation and the broader implications for international stability.

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