OTTAWA — High housing prices have forced many Canadians to accept that they may never be able to afford buying their own home. OTTAWA — High housing prices have forced many Canadians to accept that they may never be able to afford buying their own home. But what if they can't afford to rent one? Strong demand for rentals and a shortage of homes are both contributing to soaring rental costs. And that's making it even more difficult for people to save money for down payment on a home. The asking rent across Canada hit an average of $2,078 in July, up nearly nine per cent on an annual basis, according to data from Rentals.

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A peaceful day of fishing at Pedder Bay was shattered for a Saanich couple when a panicked California sea lion launched itself out of the ocean onto their 14-foot aluminum boat in a desperate attempt to elude a group of transient killer whales. Ernest and Viesia Godek saw the orcas and cut their motor on Monday afternoon. But they were shocked when shortly afterward 'there was this huge bang against the bottom of the boat.' A few seconds later a terrified sea lion popped its head above the side of their craft and contacted the side of the vessel.

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