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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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Tragedy at the Tap: Gaza Children Killed in Errant Missile Strike

In a deeply tragic incident on Sunday, an Israeli missile strike in central Gaza killed at least eight Palestinians—most of them children—who had gathered at a water distribution point in the Nuseirat refugee camp. The victims were among dozens of residents attempting to collect water amid worsening shortages caused by fuel disruptions that have crippled desalination and sanitation facilities.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the missile was intended to target an Islamic Jihad militant but malfunctioned, landing “dozens of metres from the target”. The IDF expressed regret for the civilian casualties and confirmed that the incident is under review.

Emergency physician Ahmed Abu Saifan at Al-Awda Hospital reported that six children were killed and 17 others injured in the strike. Witnesses described scenes of panic and devastation, with children and adults running for safety as the missile hit.

This strike comes amid a broader humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over 58,000 people have been killed since the war between Israel and Hamas began in October 2023, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Talks aimed at securing a ceasefire remain stalled, with both sides divided over terms of Israeli withdrawal from the enclave.

The incident has intensified calls for accountability and renewed international concern over the safety of civilians in conflict zones.

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