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5 Things to Know Today: Your Canadian Money Brief

  Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | moneysavings.ca/canadian-money-brief 1. The Bank of Canada Is Watching — And So Should You Markets are closely parsing every signal from the Bank of Canada ahead of its next rate announcement. With inflation holding stubbornly above target in key categories like shelter and groceries, economists are split on whether another cut is on the table or a longer hold is in store. If you're carrying variable-rate debt or sitting on a GIC renewal, now is the time to model both scenarios. What to do: Don't lock into a long-term rate product until after the next announcement. A few days of patience could save you thousands. 2. Spring Housing Market: More Listings, Less Panic After years of near-empty inventory, more Canadian sellers are finally listing — particularly in the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Vancouver. The uptick in supply is giving buyers breathing room they haven't seen since pre-pandemic times. That said, prices haven't mean...

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A Voice Silenced, A Call Renewed: Ukraine Mourns Journalist Viktoria Roshchyna

 

People attend the funeral ceremony for Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, at St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv.


Ukraine bid farewell to journalist Viktoria Roshchyna on Friday, laying her to rest in Kyiv after she died in Russian captivity following a year-long detention. The 27-year-old reporter had gone missing in August 2023 while covering events in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. Her body was returned to Ukraine earlier this year, bearing signs of possible torture, though the exact cause of death remains undetermined.

Hundreds gathered in central Kyiv to honor Roshchyna’s courage and dedication. Her frontline reporting had offered rare insights into life under occupation, making her a symbol of journalistic bravery. Colleagues and human rights advocates used the solemn occasion to urge international pressure on Moscow to release at least 30 other Ukrainian journalists still held in Russian detention.

Roshchyna’s death has sparked renewed calls for accountability and protection of journalists in conflict zones. Ukrainian prosecutors have charged Russian officials in absentia for her torture and death, citing violations of international law.

Her legacy now fuels a broader movement—not just to mourn, but to demand justice and safeguard the truth-tellers still at risk.

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