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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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Hamas Confirms Death of Leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

 

Hamas has confirmed the death of its leader, Yahya Sinwar, who was killed during a combat operation in Gaza. Sinwar, a key figure in the militant group, was reportedly killed in a gun battle with Israeli forces in Rafah, a city in the southern Gaza Strip.

Sinwar, 61, had been a prominent leader within Hamas and was considered the mastermind behind the group’s cross-border raids in 2023, which resulted in significant casualties and heightened tensions in the region. His death marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described Sinwar’s death as a “major blow” to Hamas but emphasized that the conflict is far from over. “Today, evil has suffered a heavy blow, but the task before us is not yet complete,” Netanyahu stated.

The United States has expressed hope that Sinwar’s death could lead to a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas. However, Hamas has indicated that it will not release any hostages until Israel ends its military operations in Gaza and withdraws from the territory.

The situation in Gaza remains tense, with ongoing clashes and a humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the conflict. The World Health Organization has reported that medical organizations are being blocked from entering Gaza, further complicating efforts to provide aid to those in need.

As the region grapples with the aftermath of Sinwar’s death, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution to the long-standing conflict.


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