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15-07-2025
- Business
Home sales up in June, though fewer sales expected this year, says Canadian Real Estate Assoc.
The association said Canadian home sales last month also increased 2.8 per cent compared with May on a seasonally adjusted basis. In its outlook released Tuesday, CREA said it now expects a total of 469,503 residential properties to be sold this year, a three per cent decline from 2024. In April, the association forecast the number of home sales for 2025 to remain essentially unchanged from last year, which itself marked a steep cut from its January forecast of an 8.6 per cent year-over-year increase. The national average home price is forecast to fall 1.7 per cent on an annual basis to $677,368 in 2025, which would be around $10,000 lower than predicted in April. CREA senior economist Shaun Cathcart said that despite a chaotic start to the year, the latest data suggests the housing market rebound originally forecast for this year — before it was upended by the Canada-U.S. trade war — may have only been delayed by a few months. At the national level, June was pretty close to a carbon copy of May, said Cathcart in a news release, cautioning we're not out of the woods yet given U.S. President Donald Trump's latest 35 per cent tariff threat. WATCH | Rise in home sales largely due to Greater Toronto Area, CREA says: Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? The association said the tariff-related uncertainty that drove so many buyers back to the sidelines earlier this year ended up taking a larger bite out of activity in B.C., Alberta and Ontario than was expected three months ago, but the good news is markets appear to be entering their long-expected recovery phase, fuelled by pent-up demand, lower interest rates, and an economy that is expected to avoid worst-case tariff scenarios. Most housing markets continued to turn a corner in June, although market conditions still vary considerably depending on where you are in Canada, said CREA chair Valerie Paquin. If the spring market was mostly held back by economic uncertainty, barring any further big shocks, that delayed activity could very likely surface this summer and into the fall. CREA said it now forecasts national home sales in 2026 to improve by 6.3 per cent to 499,081. That would put activity back on track with what was expected in its April forecast, when it predicted a 2.9 per cent gain in sales next year. The national average home price is expected to increase three per cent from 2025 to $697,929 next year. Meanwhile, the national average sale price fell 1.3 per cent in June compared with a year earlier to $691,643. There were 47,871 home sales recorded last month, up from 46,237 in June 2024. WATCH | 3 reasons why condos aren't selling: Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? The association said the recovery in sales activity over the past two months was led overwhelmingly by the Greater Toronto Area The number of newly listed properties throughout the country was down 2.9 per cent month-over-month from May. A total of 206,435 properties were listed for sale by the end of the month, up 11.4 per cent from a year earlier and just one per cent below the long-term average for this time of the year. June's sales performance came in broadly as expected, with Canadian transactions continuing their gradual recovery from their early-year depths, said TD economist Marc Ercolao in a note. We expect home sales will continue to rise in the second half of the year as pent-up demand continues to trickle into the market. That said, the sales level should remain subdued as economic uncertainty remains elevated, especially with Canada facing new tariff threats.
The Star
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
James Carter Cathcart, voice behind memorable Pokemon characters, dies at 71
James Carter Cathcart also voiced characters in Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece. Photo: Leesa Harrington-Squyres/Facebook James Carter Cathcart, an American voice actor who portrayed some of the most indelible characters in the Pokemon franchise and became a familiar presence in several other popular animated series, died on July 8. He was 71. His wife Martha Jacobi confirmed in a social media post that he died at Calvary Hospital in New York City. His former wife Jeanne Gari said in an interview that the cause of his death was throat cancer. For more than two decades, Cathcart was the voice of several popular characters in the Pokemon series and movies, including the genial Professor Oak, his grandson Gary, the antagonising James and the wisecracking feline creature Meowth, one of the few Pokemon who could speak. Cathcart joined the cast of Pokemon in 1998, just as the franchise exploded into a global craze. While many of the characters cycled in and out through the series' more than 1,000 episodes, his voice remained a steady presence. He also had roles in an array of other anime series, video games and animated shows, including Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Shadow The Hedgehog . He retired from voice acting in 2023 after he was diagnosed with cancer. He appeared in more than 100 roles, according to the entertainment database IMDb, but his work in Pokemon is his best known. The voice actors who also had roles in the Pokemon universe acknowledged his death on social media. Erica Schroeder, who played Nurse Joy and the creature Wobbuffet, said: 'The community will miss you. The world will miss you.' Cathcart was born on Jan 4, 1954, in West Long Branch, New Jersey, and graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. He is survived by Jacobi; his daughters Nicole Zoppi, 41, and Mackenzie, 30; and his son Carter, 31. Cathcart said in an interview in 2017 that he was grateful the Pokemon franchise had continued to thrive and that he wanted to keep voicing the characters for as long as he could. 'Who could imagine 20 years ago that we would still be doing the show and it would be doing so well, but there's a new generation of kids that loves the Pokemon?' he was quoted as saying. – ©2025 The New York Times Company
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Pokémon 'Voice Actor James Carter Cathcart Dies at 71
James Carter Cathcart has died at the age of 71 The voice actor was best known for playing several recurring Pokémon characters, including Professor Oak, James and Meowth His ex-wife reportedly said Cathcart died after a throat cancer diagnosisThe Pokémon community is mourning the loss of one of its own. On Tuesday, July 8, James Carter Cathcart, the longtime voice actor for several beloved characters within the Pokémon world, died. His wife, Martha Jacobi, revealed the news two days later in a Facebook post shared in a fan club for Cathcart. He was 71. Per The New York Times, his ex-wife Jeanne Gari said that Cathcart died after a throat cancer diagnosis. He voiced many of the Pokémon universe's most popular and recurrent characters, including Professor Oak and his grandson Gary, as well as James and his Pokémon Meowth. Jacobi shared that her husband died "peacefully" in the early morning of July 8 in Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, and offered fans insight on where they can send condolences and donations in his honor. "The funeral will be in early August, in New York. Memorial designations are still in process, pending conversations with one of the charities that was close to Jimmy's heart. I will post those here when they are in place." "Thanks to all of Jimmy's fans over the years! Giving you joy was why he worked so hard on his craft," she continued. "Please know how much he appreciated you!" "Rest in peace dear sweet man. 💔 I will miss you. The community will miss you. The world will miss you," Schroeder wrote in a July 10 post. "One of the most joyful, exuberant, kind-hearted and talented souls no longer walks with us. James Carter Cathcart, you were one of a kind, a gentle, beautiful, playful genius and I was happy to call you my friend." Schroeder, who has voiced over 50 Pokémon characters, including Eevee, called Cathcart a "friend to many" and a "loving father and husband" as she concluded her post. "Master of the pen, piano and microphone," she wrote. "Thank you for your gifts. 💔💔💔💔💔." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Cathcart is survived by his wife and his three kids, Nicole, Mackenzie and Carter. Read the original article on People
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Pokemon star dead at 71: Legendary voice actor James Carter Cathcart played string of fan-favourite characters in show
BELOVED Pokémon and Sonic voice actor James Carter Cathcart has died at the age of 71 after a years-long battle with throat cancer. Cathcart — also known professionally as Jimmy Zoppi — passed away in hospice care in Forest Hills, New York, two years after his diagnosis. 2 James Carter Cathcart has passed away at 71 Credit: Facebook 2 He had been fighting throat cancer for years before his death Credit: Facebook His death was confirmed by a family member to TMZ. The legendary voice actor was best known for bringing to life several fan-favorite Pokémon characters, including the iconic Team Rocket's James, Meowth, Professor Oak, and Gary Oak. is work became the soundtrack of childhoods around the world, his unmistakable voice embedded in the memories of millions. Cathcart's career extended into the Sonic the Hedgehog universe as well, where he voiced Vector the Crocodile in Sonic X and the Shadow the Hedgehog video game. Despite undergoing aggressive chemotherapy, Cathcart's condition worsened after initial treatments failed to take. The battle forced him into retirement in 2023, shortly after wrapping up his final project: the English dub of Pokémon: Ultimate Journeys. Tributes from the voice acting community have poured in since news of his passing broke. Fellow Sonic star Erica Schroeder penned a moving message on social media. Most read in Celebrity She wrote: 'Rest in peace dear sweet man. I will miss you. The community will miss you. The world will miss you. 'One of the most joyful, exuberant, kind-hearted and talented souls no longer walks with us. I kept my Pokémon cards that I bought for $35 - but I was floored when Antiques Roadshow told me they were worth $10,000 'James Carter Cathcart you were one of a kind, a gentle, beautiful, playful genius and I was happy to call you my friend. 'Master of the pen, piano and microphone. Friend to many. Loving father and husband. Thank you for your gifts.' Beyond his voice acting legacy, Cathcart had deep musical roots. In the late 1970s, he released two albums with his band The Laughing Dogs, and since 1981, served as lead vocalist in The Carter Cathcart Band. He also co-wrote 'Remember Me' with Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley — a track featured on Frehley's 1989 solo album Trouble Walkin'. Cathcart made his mark across media platforms for decades. He lent his voice to everything from ABC Weekend Special to commercials for KitKat and Coors Light. It comes after Beloved actress Renée Victor also found fame on the landmark show Weeds as tributes continue to pour in for the TV and film icon. Victor died peacefully surrounded by her family at her Sherman Oaks home in California, her agency told Her cause of death was lymphoma - a form of cancer which targets the body's immune system. Her heartbroken daughters Raquel and Margo left a touching tribute to their mom which read: 'Renee is perhaps best known as the voice of 'Abuelita' in Disney's 2017 blockbuster Coco. 'Renee was loved by so many & had fans all over the world. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.' Read more on the Irish Sun More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Pokemon star dead at 71: Legendary voice actor James Carter Cathcart played string of fan-favourite characters in show
Fans around the world are mourning the loss of a voice that helped shape an era TRAGIC LOSS Pokemon star dead at 71: Legendary voice actor James Carter Cathcart played string of fan-favourite characters in show Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BELOVED Pokémon and Sonic voice actor James Carter Cathcart has died at the age of 71 after a years-long battle with throat cancer. Cathcart — also known professionally as Jimmy Zoppi — passed away in hospice care in Forest Hills, New York, two years after his diagnosis. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 James Carter Cathcart has passed away at 71 Credit: Facebook 2 He had been fighting throat cancer for years before his death Credit: Facebook His death was confirmed by a family member to TMZ. The legendary voice actor was best known for bringing to life several fan-favorite Pokémon characters, including the iconic Team Rocket's James, Meowth, Professor Oak, and Gary Oak. is work became the soundtrack of childhoods around the world, his unmistakable voice embedded in the memories of millions. Cathcart's career extended into the Sonic the Hedgehog universe as well, where he voiced Vector the Crocodile in Sonic X and the Shadow the Hedgehog video game. Despite undergoing aggressive chemotherapy, Cathcart's condition worsened after initial treatments failed to take. The battle forced him into retirement in 2023, shortly after wrapping up his final project: the English dub of Pokémon: Ultimate Journeys. Tributes from the voice acting community have poured in since news of his passing broke. Fellow Sonic star Erica Schroeder penned a moving message on social media. She wrote: 'Rest in peace dear sweet man. I will miss you. The community will miss you. The world will miss you. 'One of the most joyful, exuberant, kind-hearted and talented souls no longer walks with us. I kept my Pokémon cards that I bought for $35 - but I was floored when Antiques Roadshow told me they were worth $10,000 'James Carter Cathcart you were one of a kind, a gentle, beautiful, playful genius and I was happy to call you my friend. 'Master of the pen, piano and microphone. Friend to many. Loving father and husband. Thank you for your gifts.' Beyond his voice acting legacy, Cathcart had deep musical roots. In the late 1970s, he released two albums with his band The Laughing Dogs, and since 1981, served as lead vocalist in The Carter Cathcart Band. He also co-wrote 'Remember Me' with Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley — a track featured on Frehley's 1989 solo album Trouble Walkin'. Cathcart made his mark across media platforms for decades. He lent his voice to everything from ABC Weekend Special to commercials for KitKat and Coors Light. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
