After a downturn in home sales in 2025 driven largely by higher interest rates and the uncertainty around US tariffs, the Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales should pick up again next year as buyers come off the sidelines. Vassy Kapelos speaks with CREA Senior Economist Shaun Cathcart.

Listen to The Vassy Kapelos podcast on the iHeart radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter at @VassKapelosShow and on Instagram at @VassyKapelosShow.

After a downturn in home sales in 2025 driven largely by higher interest rates and the uncertainty around US tariffs, the Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales should pick up again next year as buyers come off the sidelines. Vassy Kapelos speaks with CREA Senior Economist Shaun Cathcart.
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VKS: Canadian Real Estate Association predicts market upturn in 2026

Rosey, Melissa, and Will get hyped for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics! With Canada's incredible athletes about to hit the world stage in Italy, we catch up with an up-and-coming local athlete who’s starting her own Olympic journey, trading in her speed skates for the high-speed world of skeleton! Then, we switch gears to essential home safety, where a series of new rules came into effect on January 1st. Will has an essential chat with Leanne Labee from Ottawa Fire Services. Plus, we explore the power of family meals. Did you know that sharing meals is more than just chatting at the dinner table? It turns out that it also has a big impact on your overall health! We page Dr. Paul to get his take on the matter. And finally, we talk about our childhood friendships, and find newer ways to make newer friends as we get older.

Rosey, Melissa, and Will get hyped for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics! With Canada's incredible athletes about to hit the world stage in Italy, we catch up with an up-and-coming local athlete who&rsquo;s starting her own Olympic journey, trading in her speed skates for the high-speed world of skeleton! Then, we switch gears to essential home safety, where a series of new rules came into effect on January 1st. Will has an essential chat with Leanne Labee from Ottawa Fire Services. Plus, we explore the power of family meals. Did you know that sharing meals is more than just chatting at the dinner table? It turns out that it also has a big impact on your overall health! We page Dr. Paul to get his take on the matter. And finally, we talk about our childhood friendships, and find newer ways to make newer friends as we get older.

CTV Your Morning Ottawa Podcast for the week of January 12th to 16th

Guest host Andrew Pinsent is joined by Adrian Becea, President, Carlsbad Springs Community Association, to outline concerns that community has about the city's decision to move forward with acquiring a private landfill.

Guest host Andrew Pinsent is joined by Adrian Becea, President, Carlsbad Springs Community Association, to outline concerns that community has about the city's decision to move forward with acquiring a private landfill.

'Causing a lot of stress in the community': Opposition to landfill acquisition from Carlsbad Springs Community Association

Andrew Pinsent fills in for Patricia Boal and talks to CTV’s Jeremie Charron, Camp Fortune co-owner and Mont. Ste-Marie owner Bob Sudermann, Carleton University international affairs professor Fen Hampson, Keith Whittier from Ottawa Life Magazine, and much more. Plus, we sift through the Top 3 stories and tackle today's Question of the Day.

Andrew Pinsent fills in for Patricia Boal and talks to CTV&rsquo;s Jeremie Charron, Camp Fortune co-owner and Mont. Ste-Marie owner Bob Sudermann, Carleton University international affairs professor Fen Hampson, Keith Whittier from Ottawa Life Magazine, and much more. Plus, we sift through the Top 3 stories and tackle today's Question of the Day.

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