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GTA & Vancouver Home Sales Fell Again in August — What RBC's "Recovery" Call Actually Means for You

  September 6, 2026  •  Canadian Money Brief Fresh numbers out this week from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) confirm what a lot of GTA and Metro Vancouver households already feel in their bones: the country's two biggest, most expensive housing markets are still shrinking on paper, even as the Bank of Canada holds rates and the trade war eats into everyone's confidence. At the same time, RBC Economics dropped a report calling this a market that's "finally taking steps" toward recovery. Those two things sound contradictory. They're not — but the gap between them is exactly where you need to be paying attention, whether you're a first-time buyer, a seller sitting on a listing, or a landlord watching your renewal math. What It Means for You: Prices are still down year-over-year in both cities, but the underlying supply picture — fewer new listings, tighter inventory — is the thing actually shifting. That...
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Russia to Boost Oil and Fuel Supplies to Cuba Amid Deepening Energy Crisis

                                            File photo: Havana's Jose Marti International Airport

Russia is preparing to deliver new shipments of crude oil and refined fuel to Cuba as the island faces one of its most severe energy shortages in decades. The supplies are expected to arrive soon as part of a broader effort to help stabilize Cuba’s strained fuel system.

Cuba’s energy crisis has intensified due to declining fuel imports, financial constraints, and ongoing logistical challenges. The resulting shortages have led to long lines at gas stations, reduced public transportation, and widespread rationing that has affected daily life across the island.

Russian officials have emphasized their commitment to supporting Cuba during this difficult period, highlighting the long-standing political and economic ties between the two nations. The upcoming shipment will be Russia’s first major delivery in months and is expected to provide short-term relief as Cuba works to manage its dwindling reserves.

While the new supplies may ease immediate pressure, Cuba’s broader energy challenges remain unresolved, leaving the island dependent on external partners as it navigates a complex economic landscape.


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