4 h. ago Trudeau to meet premiers as Trump tariff uncertainty continues

Preparing for Donald Trump’s tariffs will be top of mind for Canadian government leaders as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet the premiers on Wednesday.

Politics

5 h. ago Intersolar Europe: The Time for Hybrid Power Plants Has Come

MUNICH & PFORZHEIM, Germany — The era of hybrid power plants has arrived. By combining solar, wind, and hydropower with smart storage, these plants integrate renewable electricity efficiently into the grid. As the global solar industry gathers at Intersolar Europe, discussions will focus on the latest advancements, regulations, and future prospects of hybrid power plants. […]

Economics

6 h. ago Condo Smarts: Uncertainty surrounds earthquake insurance liability

Strata, homeowner or landlord must work directly with their brokers to place appropriate coverage

Economics

7 h. ago North Sea Oil Firms Bemoan Continued Uncertainty on Tax, Permits

Top UK oil and gas producers complained that there’s still little clarity on the government’s plans for taxes and permits for North Sea drilling, making investment decisions difficult.

Economics

7 h. ago Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Simeon Seamer to Head Builder’s Risk in the U.S.

BOSTON — Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has appointed Simeon Seamer to lead its builder’s risk business in the U.S. in addition to his current role leading builder’s risk in the UK. “Sim has done a tremendous job building our UK builder’s risk business and brings a wealth of knowledge and […]

Economics

10 h. ago ‘Grief Library’ helping N.S. woman’s family, kids cope with her cancer diagnosis

Topics of death and grief can be hard to broach, so a Nova Scotia library is hoping to help people navigate the difficult emotions surrounding loss through books.

Society

22 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage Launches Unique Art Contest to Celebrate Cities Across North America

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop” or the “Company“), is thrilled to announce an exciting art contest inviting artists from across North America to create unique, city- or region-themed designs. SmartStop will select 15 winners whose artwork best represents one of 15 designated cities or regions in the U.S. and Canada. […]

Culture

26 h. ago Huron University College cheers $10M gift to spur future entrepreneurs

Western University's Huron University College will open a new centre for entrepreneurs thanks to a $10-million donation from a Toronto-based insurance firm.

Economics

28 h. ago Another earthquake for B.C., less than four days after cities rattled

An earthquake has struck off the British Columbia coast, less than four days after major population centres were shaken by a similar-sized tremor. But Earthquakes Canada says the latest quake wasn’t felt by anyone and it occurred in the Pacific, 182 kilometres west of Port Alice in northwest Vancouver Island. It says the quake with […]

Culture

29 h. ago Behavox Acquires Mosaic Smart Data, Expanding Its AI Product Ecosystem To Front Office Analytics

LONDON — Behavox, an AI insights company that transforms structured and unstructured corporate data into insights that safeguard and enhance businesses, today announced the acquisition of Mosaic Smart Data, a technology company enabling financial institutions to extract actionable intelligence from their transaction data. Mosaic Smart Data’s software enhances liquidity discovery and decision-making in Fixed Income, […]

Culture

34 h. ago MultiBank Group Named ‘Best Prime Trading Broker’ at Smart Vision Summit Oman

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — MultiBank Group, the world’s largest financial derivatives institution headquartered in Dubai, has been awarded the title of ‘Best Prime Trading Broker’ at the Smart Vision Summit Oman 2025, held from February 12-13 in Muscat. The Summit, a distinguished international forum, gathers trailblazers in technology and seasoned experts to discuss the […]

Culture

43 h. ago Bank of Canada warns U.S. tariffs would have 'severe' impact

Tariffs could weaken the country's economy in the next two years, says Bank of Canada (BoC) governor Tiff Macklem.While speaking to members of the Mississauga Board of Trade and the Oakville Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Feb. 21, Macklem highlighted the uncertainties brought about by tariff threats and compared its potential impact to the pandemic."In the pandemic, we had a steep recession followed by a rapid recovery as the economy reopened. This time, if tariffs are long-lasting and broad-based, there won't be a bounce-back," he stated."We may eventually regain our current rate of growth, but the level of output would be permanently lower. It's more than a shock — it's a structural change."He stated that even the period of uncertainty is "already causing harm" and that a trade conflict would cost people their jobs and reduce exports and investments.The immediate impact of tariffs on CanadaMacklem pointed out that the threat of tariffs has brought about uncert...

Economics

44 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Expands Into Tennessee With Acquisition in the Nashville Metropolitan Area

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop” or the “Company”), a self-managed and fully integrated self-storage company, is pleased to announce its expansion into Tennessee with the acquisition of a storage facility in Murfreesboro. Located at 1323 NW Broad Street, the newly acquired facility spans approximately 62,100 net rentable square feet. It […]

Culture

45 h. ago Alleged luxury home drug lab trial continues with one defendant

The court case surrounding an alleged $8-million drug lab found in a luxury London home continued Monday with just one defendant. Late last week, the Crown requested Superior Court Justice Ian Leach dismiss all charges against Donovan Wendt, 32, who was charged in April 2023 after police discovered a large, sophisticated lab for making cannabis […]

Other

49 h. ago Canada’s big banks to build reserves amid tariff uncertainty

The various banks have already been putting aside more funds to cover any souring loans due to continued high Canadian unemployment.

Economics

51 h. ago Alberta spring session preview: Affordability and responding to economic uncertainty among focus, 20 bills to come

Government house leader Joseph Schow will be holding a media conference at 2 p.m. Monday afternoon to discuss the province's priorities for the spring session

Other

51 h. ago Brookfield seeks to raise US$7 billion for infrastructure fund

As the private credit industry grows, firms are searching for new clients, including retail investors and insurance companies

Economics

52 h. ago Axis Insurance Expands Its Reach with Acquisition of Calgary Based Fuse Insurance

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Axis Insurance Managers Inc. (Axis Insurance) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fuse Insurance, a Calgary-based, technology-driven commercial insurance brokerage. Founded in 2017, Fuse has built a strong reputation for managing complex risks in industries such as ecommerce, healthcare, and cannabis. This acquisition strengthens Axis Insurance’s presence in Alberta and […]

Economics

53 h. ago The GTA neighbourhoods where you can still get a house for under $1 million

Toronto may still be one of the least affordable places in the world for real estate, but the city's market has softened quite remarkably in the last year or so.Even if the price declines have been most notable in the condo segment — which has plummeted from its investor-driven heyday — the sheer abundance of available listings at the moment has given buyers far more choice.Price points have been pretty stubbornly stagnant overall considering the lack of activity, but there has still been room for many would-be homeowners to haggle properties down, and a number of neighbourhoods in the region where the average cost of even a house, not a condo, is now falling below the crucial $1 million mark.Homes are still selling for far under asking price in the vast majority of the Toronto areahttps://t.co/vLNpN8eLpz— blogTO (@blogTO) January 10, 2025Wahi, which hosts listings along with offering regula...

Economics

54 h. ago Patients struggle with lack of consistent coverage for popular weight

Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some big employers are adding coverage, but their commitment isn’t guaranteed. Treatment prices that […]

Science