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Home Prices Taking a Breather

Home Prices Taking a Breather in the Maritimes: A Buyer’s Moment?

While Canada’s housing market continues to cool, the Maritimes—a region often seen as a national safe haven—might finally be showing signs of softening. Here’s a snapshot of what’s really happening:

The Big National Picture

Recent projections point to a 2% national decline in home prices in 2025, with an estimated 3% dip already recorded this year—largely due to waning buyer confidence amid trade tensions and economic uncertainty Reuters. Further, home prices are now expected to lag behind inflation, rising only modestly in 2025, even as inflation continues to climb Reuters.

Spotting the Slowdown in the Maritimes

  • A Desjardins report flagged the Maritimes (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI) as poised for the largest home-price corrections in Canada—a notable turn given how hot these markets became during the pandemic CTVNews.

  • Anecdotal coverage and analysis suggest that in areas like Fredericton, Halifax, and Charlottetown, sellers are encountering more negotiating power from buyers—particularly in Halifax’s condo market and Charlottetown, where listings have outpaced demand Trendonomist.

Not All Decline—Local Nuance

That said, local, more granular data indicates a more mixed picture:

  • In June 2025, Nova Scotia and PEI still saw year-over-year price increases, despite minor monthly dips. Halifax’s average home price stood at around C$488,760 (0.9% below May) but remained 6.1% higher year-over-year. Similar trends appeared in PEI, with prices around C$403,987, down 1.7% month-over-month but still up 6.6% year-over-year WOWA.

  • Markets in Moncton and Saint John remain relatively resilient, with modest price growth (e.g. Moncton: 6.1% YoY) and seller-leaning market conditions Canada Housing Market.

What’s Driving the Shift?

  • The Maritimes’ dramatic pandemic-era price surges—fueled by migration and limited supply—are now beginning to see market corrections as affordability pressures mount and inventory grows CTVNewsTrendonomist.

  • Despite still growing year-over-year, monthly decreases suggest early signs of cooling, particularly in condo-heavy markets and areas seeing a jump in listings WOWACanada Housing Market.

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Body Shop closing

The Body Shop closing 4 Maritime stores

The Body Shop closing 4 Maritime stores

The Body Shop Canada is closing nearly one-third of its stores as the company seeks creditor protection.

Company officials announced Friday that they had filed a “notice of intention” under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.

A news release said the company hopes to “obtain a stay of proceedings to provide additional breathing room while it evaluates its strategic alternatives and implements certain restructuring initiatives.”

Liquidation sales have begun at 33 of the company’s 105 Canadian locations and online sales will stop.

Here in the Maritimes, the stores affected include locations in Saint John, Dieppe, Sydney, and Truro.

 

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2024 Super Bowl Prices

The Super Bowl isn’t just a football game; it’s an American institution, a cultural phenomenon that transcends sport. Every year, millions of people across the United States gather around their TVs, eager to witness the clash of titans on the gridiron. But it’s not just the game that captivates audiences—it’s the spectacle surrounding it.

Be prepared to drop a million or two if you want a suite for Super Bowl LVIII. According to Suite Experience Group, which sells suites for the Super Bowl, suites cost between $1,400,000 and $2,500,000 on average.

One of the most talked-about aspects of the Super Bowl isn’t touchdowns or tackles; it’s the commercials. Advertisers shell out exorbitant amounts of money—sometimes up to $7 million for a single 30-second spot—to showcase their products to the massive audience tuning in. These commercials are more than just ads; they’re often mini-movies, comedic sketches, or heartwarming stories crafted to entertain and leave a lasting impression.

On Vivid Seats, another ticket exchange and resale marketplace, customers can find tickets starting at $5,434. The most expensive tickets were also in the Chiefs’ front row, priced at $34,862. According to TickPick, the average ticket price for this year’s Super Bowl is currently $9,850.

From memorable catchphrases to celebrity cameos, Super Bowl commercials have become ingrained in the fabric of American pop culture. Viewers eagerly anticipate the unveiling of these ads, knowing they’ll be discussing their favorites long after the final whistle blows.

But the Super Bowl isn’t just about the game and the commercials; it’s about coming together as a nation. It’s a time for friends and family to gather, indulge in delicious snacks, and cheer for their favorite team (or, let’s be honest, their favorite commercial). It’s a moment where the entire country pauses to share in the excitement and camaraderie that only sports can bring.

So whether you’re a die-hard football fan, a casual viewer, or just tuning in for the commercials, the Super Bowl is an event unlike any other—an annual spectacle that captivates the nation and brings us all together, if only for a few hours on a Sunday evening.