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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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Families Await Closure as Gaza Ceasefire Shifts Focus to Hostages’ Remains

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought relief after two years of devastating conflict, but the fate of hostages who did not survive captivity remains a pressing concern.

In recent days, Hamas released the last 20 living hostages, reuniting them with their families in Israel. The handover was part of a broader deal that also saw Israel free more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. While the releases sparked jubilation, attention has now turned to the recovery of the bodies of at least two dozen hostages who were killed during the war.

Hamas has already returned four bodies through the International Committee of the Red Cross, but officials acknowledge that locating the remaining burial sites will take time due to the intensity of the fighting. Families of the deceased are urging swift action, saying that closure can only come once their loved ones are laid to rest at home.

Mediators warn that the issue of missing remains could test the durability of the ceasefire, even as both sides cautiously welcome the pause in violence. For many, the truce is less a celebration than a solemn reminder of the lives lost and the unfinished work of reconciliation.


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