Vancouver

Toronto and Vancouver have been placed among the weakest real estate markets globally in a new international ranking, according to reporting by BNN Bloomberg and CTV News. The ranking reflects the slowdown in Canada's two largest housing markets, where high borrowing costs, elevated prices and weak sales activity have cooled demand. The result is drawing attention given how expensive both cities remain relative to local incomes.

Air Canada is ending its longest route, the nonstop service from Vancouver to Singapore. The move removes the only direct link between Canada and the Southeast Asian city-state, leaving travellers to connect through hubs elsewhere in Asia or Europe. Commentators in the aviation world are questioning the airline's reasoning, with speculation about demand, aircraft availability and profitability, and passengers with upcoming bookings are watching closely for rebooking options.