4 h. ago France Is ‘Killing’ Its Industry With Taxes, Michelin CEO Says

France is destroying its industrial base by over-taxation, Michelin Chief Executive Officer Florent Menegaux said, with a thinly veiled threat to take business elsewhere.

Economics

4 h. ago Malgré le recul du français, Ottawa investit de plus en plus pour promouvoir la vitalité de l’anglais au Québec

Malgré le recul du français, Ottawa investit des sommes de plus en plus colossales pour promouvoir la vitalité de l’anglais au Québec.

Economics

6 h. ago China Solar Lobby Sees Fewer Installations After Record Year

China’s solar industry expects installations to drop in 2025 after an unprecedented surge in additions last year left power grids racing to keep up.

Sport

7 h. ago Farmers, industry experts descend on Lethbridge as Ag Expo 2025 kicks off

In the food corridor of southern Alberta, farmers and agriculture industry experts are connecting to diversify partnerships and showcase the technology of tomorrow.

Other

8 h. ago Les importations européennes seront taxées à 25 % «prochainement», annonce Trump

«L’UE a été conçue pour emmerder les États-Unis. C’était l’objectif et ils y sont parvenus», a déclaré le président.

Economics

9 h. ago Fraser Health board responds to critics in the wake of Delta ER closures

The Fraser Health Authority's board of directors held a public meeting Wednesday, a week after announcing it was parting ways with former CEO Dr. Victoria Lee.

Science

9 h. ago What we know about mysterious illness quickly killing people in the Congo

The WHO stated the outbreak originated in the village of Boloko, when three children who reportedly ate a bat died within 48 hours of contracting the illness

Events

9 h. ago Grand spectacle hommage à Céline Dion en France: la Québécoise Catherine Pearson choisie parmi 1000 candidates

Catherine Pearson sera la seule chanteuse du Québec sur «Génération Céline: 4 voix pour une légende».

Other

9 h. ago Il y a un restaurant de grillades méditerranéennes à Québec et c’est franchement bon

Villa 961, situé sur la rue Saint-Vallier Ouest, propose une cuisine savoureuse.

Other

11 h. ago Court of Appeal upholds ruling that CP Rail was not liable for Lac

MONTREAL — Quebec’s Court of Appeal has upheld a 2022 lower court ruling that found Canadian Pacific Railway did not have legal liability for the Lac-Megantic rail disaster that killed 47 people. The province’s high court heard arguments from three joined appeals seeking that the railway company be required to pay into a compensation fund […]

Other

11 h. ago Woman found dead in northeast Edmonton was shot to death: police

Police have not said if they have identified a suspect or suspects in the killing.

Events

11 h. ago Thousands of University of California workers go on strike alleging unfair bargaining tactics

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tens of thousands of University of California physician assistants, optometrists, and other health care and custodial workers went on strike Wednesday over alleged unfair labor practices and staffing shortages. The strikes by two unions representing nearly 60,000 health care and service workers are separate and come after the unions and 10-campus […]

Society

11 h. ago B.C. businesses lay off staff, in chaos whether Trump tariffs happen or not: CEO

'I’m not stopping the tariffs,' U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday, adding that he was concerned about the fentanyl crisis facing the United States.

Economics

12 h. ago China Quant Says Funds Must Adopt AI to Survive After DeepSeek

DeepSeek’s success is intensifying pressure on China’s quantitative hedge funds to embrace artificial intelligence or risk becoming obsolete, according to one of the most aggressive users of AI in the industry.

Other

13 h. ago California orders parole board to investigate if Menendez brothers would pose risk if freed

LOS ANGELES — Attorneys for Lyle and Erik Menendez said Wednesday that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the state parole board to investigate whether the brothers would pose a risk to the public if they are released after nearly three decades in prison for the 1989 killing of their parents. The board will undertake […]

Economics

13 h. ago De «grands mocassins à chausser» pour le nouveau chef de l’APNQL

Francis Verreault-Paul veut poursuivre l’œuvre de Ghislain Picard vers l’autodétermination.

Other

13 h. ago Sleepout Unveils Revolutionary Clean Blackout Fabric and Expands Innovative Product Line

TORONTO — Today marks a monumental milestone in Sleepout’s history as the company proudly introduces its groundbreaking, toxin-free 100% blackout fabric alongside a major expansion of its innovative portable solutions—including the launch of the Sleepout Portable 3.0 and the new Sleepout Velcro Shade. These launches redefine industry standards and set a new benchmark for sleep […]

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15 h. ago Les importations européennes seront taxées à 25% «prochainement», annonce Trump

C’est le même niveau que les tarifs qu’il a prévu pour le Canada et le Mexique début mars.

Economics

16 h. ago Net Zero May Be Too Costly a Target for Europe, Vitol CEO Says

European governments should be realistic about the costs to consumers and industry from pursuing strict net-zero emissions goals, according to the head of the world’s biggest independent oil trader.

Economics

17 h. ago François Legault continue d’appuyer Éric Caire malgré le scandale SAAQclic

Le ministre Éric Caire est montré du doigt par le fonctionnaire au coeur du «fiasco» de cette transition numérique.

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