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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1876, Max Jacob, French poet, painter, and critic (died 1944) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1998, Serge Lemoyne, Canadian painter (born 1941) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Renters across Canada are still feeling squeezed by high prices: poll

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July 6, 2026

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Renters across Canada are still feeling squeezed by high prices: poll

What to know Renters across Canada are continuing to feel the pressure of high housing costs, with a new survey showing affordability remains the biggest... The post Renters across Canada are still feeling squeezed by high prices: poll appeared first on NOW Toronto.

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The Suburban

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· Jul 8, 2026

When tenants leave, rents surge: A West Island housing reality

Many tenants in Quebec's West Island have experienced significant rent increases when apartments change hands. Previously rented apartments that were listed at around 1,200 per month are now being relisted for 1,800, 1,900, or even more than 2,000 for a

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 3, 2026

More Quebecers looking for housing than last year after moving day as crisis worsens: FRAPRU

Even more Quebecers are looking for housing than during the same period last year, according to the Front d’action populaire en réaménagement urbain (FRAPRU). The organization’s spokesperson, Véronique Laflamme, noted that 2,039 tenants are currently receiving active assistance across the province to find housing, citing data from the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ), during a [] The post More Quebecers looking for housing than last year after moving day as crisis worsens: FRAPRU appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Global News

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· Jun 23, 2026

These are the most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage says

Canadian cities like Lethbridge, Alta., Saint John, N.B., and Thunder Bay, Ont., are some of the most affordable for those looking to own a home amid the cost-of-living crunch.

DutchNews.nl

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· Jul 10, 2026

Sell off of private rental properties has driven up prices

The sale of rental properties by private landlords is a key factor in the increase in rental prices in the...

CBC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Asking rents in Canada fall more than 4% from last year, according to report

A report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says Canada saw its 21st consecutive month of year-over-year declines in rent. British Columbia and Ontario saw the biggest drops, while Atlantic Canada rents rose.

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 23, 2026

Canadians ready to leave big cities for more affordable homes, survey finds

Rising housing costs are pushing Canadians to consider smaller communities, with Lethbridge, Saint John and Thunder Bay topping the list of preferred destinations

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Related coverage for "Renters across Canada are still feeling squeezed by high prices: poll": The Suburban — When tenants leave, rents surge: A West Island housing reality. CityNews Montreal — More Quebecers looking for housing than last year after moving day as crisis worsens: FRAPRU. Global News — These are the most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage says. DutchNews.nl — Sell off of private rental properties has driven up prices. CBC News — Asking rents in Canada fall more than 4% from last year, according to report. Toronto Sun — Canadians ready to leave big cities for more affordable homes, survey finds