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Is It Still Worth Buying a Rental Property in Ontario in 2026?

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 12 min | Category: Real Estate, Investing, Personal Finance A few years ago the answer seemed obvious. Ontario real estate only went up, rents kept climbing, and landlords looked like geniuses. Then interest rates spiked, prices corrected, rent growth slowed in some markets, and suddenly the question got a lot more complicated. So is buying a rental property in Ontario still a good investment in 2026? The honest answer is: it depends entirely on the numbers, the market, and your personal financial situation. This article gives you the full picture — the real math, the real risks, and a clear framework for deciding whether it makes sense for you. The Case For Rental Property in Ontario in 2026 Before diving into the challenges, here is why real estate remains compelling for long-term investors. Ontario's population is still growing fast Ontario added over 500,000 people in 2023 alone — one of the fastest population growth rates in ...

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Starvation and Strife: Gaza’s Deadly Struggle for Survival

 

More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since May while attempting to access food in Gaza, according to the United Nations human rights office. The majority of these deaths occurred near aid distribution sites operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.- and Israeli-backed contractor, amid mounting desperation and a worsening hunger crisis.

The UN reports that 766 of the fatalities happened near GHF sites, while others were killed around UN convoys or aid hubs. Witnesses and health officials say Israeli forces routinely fire toward crowds seeking food, though the military claims it only uses warning shots.

Gaza’s Health Ministry has confirmed that at least 101 people, including 80 children, have died from starvation or malnutrition in recent days. Aid groups warn that nearly 100,000 women and children are suffering from severe acute malnutrition, and a third of Gaza’s population is going without food for multiple days.

Despite a partial easing of the blockade in May, humanitarian organizations say the trickle of aid is woefully insufficient. The UN and other agencies have condemned the GHF’s delivery model as dangerous and inadequate, accusing it of violating humanitarian principles.

As the crisis deepens, international pressure is mounting for a ceasefire and a comprehensive humanitarian response. But for many in Gaza, the daily reality remains a perilous quest for survival.

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