Teranet-National Bank House Price Index falls for a fifth consecutive month
| The Teranet-National Bank Composite House Price Index™, which covers the country’s eleven largest CMAs, fell by 0.7% from March to April, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline (seasonally adjusted). In April, 6 of the 11 CMAs included in the index recorded declines: Winnipeg (-2.3% after +8.6% the previous month), Calgary (-1.2%), Toronto (-1.1%), Vancouver (-0.7%), Montreal (-0.5%), and Hamilton (-0.3%). Conversely, prices rose in Halifax (+2.4% after -3.8% the previous month), Ottawa-Gatineau (+1.1%), Victoria (+0.4%), Edmonton (+0.1%), and Quebec City (+0.1%). In addition, declines were observed in thirteen of the 20 CMAs not included in the composite index for which data are available for April. The sharpest monthly declines were recorded in Sudbury (-7.1% after +8.6% the previous month), Belleville (-6.1% after +4.5% the previous month), Trois-Rivières (-4.4% after +2.0% the previous month), and Brantford (-4.1% after +7.6% the previous month). Conversely, the largest increases were observed in Sherbrooke (+2.4% after -4.0% the previous month), Moncton (+2.4% after -4.4% the previous month), and Kelowna (+2.3% after -7.2% the previous month).Before seasonal adjustments, the Teranet-National Bank Composite House Price Index™ rose 0.3% from March to April, marking the second consecutive monthly increase. YEAR-OVER-YEAR The Teranet-National Bank Composite House Price Index™ fell by 4.5% between April 2025 and April 2026, a slower decline than the 5.0% drop recorded the previous month. Declines were recorded in five of the 11 cities that make up the composite index in April. Toronto led the way with an 8.7% year-over-year price decrease, followed by Vancouver (-7.4%) and Hamilton (-6.6%). Conversely, the sharpest increases were seen in Quebec City (+13.3%), Winnipeg (+6.7%), and Montreal (+4.6%). Among the 20 other CMAs not included in the composite index, 16 posted annual declines. Among the falling markets, the sharpest decreases were recorded in Peterborough (-10.1%), Kitchener (-9.0%), and Brantford (-8.0%). Conversely, the strongest increases were observed in Lethbridge (+8.5%) and Sherbrooke (+2.7%). |
5 ways to spread kindness in your community
| (NC) We hear it often—we’re living in uncertain, unprecedented times. And while that is true, it also means that acts of kindness can have a more meaningful impact and foster hope in the people around you.“Hope is looking forward to a better future for the next generation. But hope is now, too,” Governor General Mary Simon says in her most recent letter to Canadians. “It is about what we do right here, right now. It is about a feeling of connection inside us that keeps us going. ”Here are some ways to promote hope and kindness in your community: Create a care package for newcomers. Join a volunteer organization that helps newcomers adjust to life in Canada. Create a care package that includes a small plant, journal or list of free local mental health resources and peer groups for extra support. Organize a community cleanup. Gather a group of neighbours or colleagues to clean up a local park, green space or body of water. This not only helps protect the environment, but also brings people together, promoting a sense of community and shared responsibility for nature. Host an inclusive community gathering. Organize a potluck dinner where everyone is encouraged to share dishes from their cultural traditions. Set up games and activities that foster kindness and celebrate diversity. Create a youth kindness project. Partner with local schools or community centres and organizations to develop projects that support youth, such as mentorship programs or cross-cultural workshops on topics that speak to youth, such as creating safe online spaces. Host a hope garden event. Organize a neighbourhood garden day where everyone can come together to plant flowers, vegetables or trees and exchange gardening tips. Share seeds or plants with neighbours to encourage community bonding and environmental stewardship. |
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