Brad Poole RBC Mortgage Specialist

07/10/2026

The RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition returns to the Gimli International Film Festival for a milestone 15th year. These finalists are ready to pitch their short film ideas to a jury of industry professionals: Cogie Cogan (Still, We Are), Boma Cookey-Gam (Pioneering The Wind: Breaking the Sound Barrier), John Luke (Sun Shower), Kenji Dyck (Ojichan's Photos), Meg Robinson (Unclean). Join us for this free event at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Gimli Theatre.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 3, 2026 — For a milestone 15th year, the RBC $15,000 Emerging Filmmaker Pitch Competition returns to the Gimli International Film Festival, celebrating over a decade and a half of turning bold ideas into real films and launching the careers of Manitoba's emerging filmmakin...

07/04/2026

Carman Granite has served the Carman, Manitoba community since 1922. A fourth-generation family business and the oldest family-run company in Carman, CEO Sean Billing is continuing a proud tradition: making the business better for every new era.

For a small business in rural Manitoba, AI isn't about replacing people, it's about freeing them to focus on what matters most. Faster client communications, less admin backlog, and more meaningful service during some of a family's most emotional moments.

Same family. Same values. A whole new set of tools.

Founded in 1922, Carman Granite is the oldest family-run business in its community. More than a century on, it’s still moving with the times. It’s latest step forward: AI.

07/02/2026

Most Canadians say there's no perfect time to buy a home. Timing matters less than being prepared.

Let's turn your efforts into a real plan. Connect with me and we'll map out exactly where you stand today!

REALTORS® get asked this al the time: when is the right time to buy a home? According to the latest RBC poll, most Canadians don't think there is one.

06/18/2026

"You can't grow in Manitoba winters." Vermillion Growers decided to prove everyone wrong. Manitoba's first large-scale vegetable greenhouse in Dauphin grows fresh tomatoes year-round, with bees as pollinators, good bugs fighting the bad ones, 50% of irrigation water collected on-site, and captured CO2 fed straight back to the plants. It's a win for yields and a win for the environment. As a proud supporter of the Manitoba Green Advantage program through the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, RBC is thrilled to share the story of Vermillion Growers who participated in the program and who are turning bold ideas into real, measurable impact.

Vermillion Growers participated in the Manitoba Green Advantage pro...

06/16/2026

Every mortgage payment builds equity you can actually use. The RBC Homeline Plan lets you unlock it for renovations, education, or debt consolidation, at rates lower than most credit cards.

Watch how it works: https://bit.ly/3Q6sGL3

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Want to consolidate your loans, renovate your home or buy a car? The RBC Homeline Plan is a smart, cost effective way to manage your spending. Visit RBC Royal Bank to see how it can suit your needs.

06/11/2026

The Bank of Canada held its rate at 2.25% on June 10. Knowing what that means for your mortgage payments is key. Let's talk through your options.

Latest update: The Bank of Canada holds its interest rate at 2.25%.

06/11/2026

Flooding is a common natural disaster in Canada, happening 300% more often than it did in the 1960s. You and your home don't have to be caught off guard. Small steps today can protect your biggest investment from costly damage down the road. Get your free flood protection guide and start building your home's resilience right now.

06/06/2026

Canada's housing market is offering real opportunities for prepared buyers in 2026 Depending on where you live, now could be your moment. Reach out if you want to look at your numbers together.

Whether you’re applying for your first mortgage or renewing one, the right guidance makes a real difference. We spoke to an RBC Mortgage Advisor to learn more.

06/05/2026

Moving doesn't mean giving up your rate. Mortgage porting lets you bring your existing interest rate to your new home and skip the prepayment fees. DM me to learn more.

An RBC Mortgage Advisor breaks down how mortgage porting allows you to transfer your mortgage to a new property without changing your interest rate.

04/23/2026

RBC Real Estate Partner Appreciation is back!

Real Estate Partner Appreciation Month celebrates the cornerstone of our success: you. Your expertise and commitment directly enhance the home buying experience for our shared clients.

As a valued partner of RBC, you are invited to join us for an exclusive virtual event:

RBC Global Asset Management: Global Economic Update with David Richardson on April 21, 2026, at 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST

Sign-up here

As an eligible professional* in our client’s home buying journey, sign up for the RBC Referral Awards program and you could receive Avion® points on your Avion Rewards credit card or your RBC bank account* for every eligible mortgage referral* plus access to our team of mobile mortgage specialist...