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‘Tempered enthusiasm’: Real estate buyers are slowly coming back ‘Tempered enthusiasm’: Real estate buyers are slowly coming back

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‘Tempered enthusiasm’: Real estate buyers are slowly coming back

House hunters are more active but also more selective, price-sensitive

By Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press |May 19, 2026

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Inflation rises to 2.8% in April thanks to higher gas prices Inflation rises to 2.8% in April thanks to higher gas prices

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Inflation rises to 2.8% in April thanks to higher gas prices

Food inflation eased, but could rise down the line if U.S.-Iran conflict continues

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |May 19, 2026

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Energy prices help boost March manufacturing sales 3% Energy prices help boost March manufacturing sales 3%

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Energy prices help boost March manufacturing sales 3%

Sales rose in nine subsectors tracked by Statistics Canada, led by petroleum, coal

By The Canadian Press |May 15, 2026

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Annual pace of housing starts up in April: CMHC Annual pace of housing starts up in April: CMHC

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Annual pace of housing starts up in April: CMHC

Year-to-date actual starts up 6%, driven by B.C. and Ontario

By The Canadian Press |May 15, 2026

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