19 m. ago Crypto Prices Sink on Trump Reserve Skepticism, Tariff Concerns

Euphoria in digital-asset markets stemming from Donald Trump’s plans for a strategic crypto reserve turned to skepticism on Monday, triggering early losses in cryptocurrencies that worsened throughout the day as investors braced for the US to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

Economics

1 hour ago Huge outdoor electronic music festival comes back to Toronto this summer

One of Toronto's biggest, longest and liveliest electronic music festivals is back this summer for eight days of sun and sweet sounds.It may be hard to imagine right now, as wind chills are still consistently subjecting us to sub-zero temperatures, and we still have to take comically large steps around snow banks when exiting cars, but summer is right around the corner, and with it comes a full suite of festivals and events to keep the party going all season long.Perhaps one of the most exciting, particularly for fans of EDM and outdoor partying, Electric Island is gearing up for its 13th season of taking over Toronto's festival scene.The festival, which originally took place on the Toronto Islands, has bounced around locations over the past 13 years, dabbling with stints at Woodbine Park, Ontario Place and, most recently, Fort York and the Bentway, which seems to have stuck this time around.The festival kicks off on the Victoria Day long weekend (May 17 and 18) at — you guess...

Culture

2 h. ago American Carmakers Face Credit Pressure as Trump’s Tariffs Near

Bond investors are getting a little more concerned about the outlook for automakers that could see their bottom lines hit by US tariffs.

Economics

2 h. ago OCUFA worried about future of university funding following provincial election

Toronto, ON, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA), representing more than 18,000 university academic staff, is concerned the results of Thursday’s provincial election means the chronic underfunding of Ontario’s public universities will continue. With the Progressive Conservative Government elected for a third term, OCUFA resolves to continue […]

Politics

3 h. ago L’épidémie de rougeole se poursuit au Québec avec maintenant 30 cas confirmés

La région des Laurentides reste la plus touchée, tandis que les cas montent rapidement en Ontario.

Economics

4 h. ago Mort en travaillant près de fils électriques: il n’était pas autorisé par Hydro

Le décès d’un homme survenu en Montérégie l’été dernier alors qu’il tentait d’élaguer un arbre pousse le coroner à inciter Hydro-Québec à sensibiliser

Society

5 h. ago US Manufacturing Activity Nears Stagnation While Prices Jump

US factory activity last month edged closer to stagnation as orders and employment contracted, while a gauge of prices paid for materials surged to the highest since June 2022 as tariff concerns mounted.

Economics

5 h. ago Nationals free to negotiate TV deal starting in 2026, settle lengthy MASN dispute with Orioles

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nationals and Baltimore Orioles ended a legal fight over television rights dating to 2012 when Major League Baseball announced Monday that Washington will be freed from its deal with the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network after the upcoming season. MLB said Nationals’ games will be broadcast by MASN in 2025 under a […]

Culture

8 h. ago UK data protection watchdog investigating how TikTok uses children’s personal data

LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s data protection watchdog said Monday that it’s investigating how TikTok uses the personal information of teenagers to deliver content recommendations to them when they use the social media platform. The Information Commissioner’s Office said that there are growing concerns around how social media platforms were using data generated by children’s […]

Economics

8 h. ago Chris Selley: Ford’s work as Captain Canada is far from done

Where the premiers can be most useful right now is in going after interprovincial trade barriers — easier said than done

Economics

9 h. ago Letters March 3, 2025: ‘Carney is the right guy for the job. Let him do it.’

CARNEY CAN DO IT Regarding Mark Carney, back off and let the man get elected and do what Canada needs to have done. We badly need a statesman of his calibre who can intelligently take care of Canada’s problems, unlike the embarrassing leader we have had for way too long. Be careful not to destroy […]

Transport

9 h. ago Municipalities, rights groups concerned about Quebec bill on integrating immigrants

Quebec municipalities and human rights groups are voicing concerns about proposed legislation that would require newcomers to abide by a set of common values. 

Politics

9 h. ago Robex Announces the Closing of the Convention with the Government of Mali

QUÉBEC CITY, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Robex Resources Inc. (“Robex”, the “Company” or the “Issuer”) (TSXV: RBX) is pleased to announce the closing of the convention, compliant with the 2023 Mining code, with the government of Mali. The convention has now been signed by the Government as per the terms signed on the […]

Politics

12 h. ago E3 Lithium and Imperial Finalize Freehold Mineral Land for E3’s Clearwater Project

CALGARY, Alberta — E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) (OTCQX: EEMMF), “E3 Lithium” or the “Company,” a leader in Canadian lithium, announced today it has finalized the rights and agreements for freehold mineral tenure held by Imperial Oil Limited (TSX:IMO) (NYSE:IMO), “Imperial” for the E3 Clearwater Project. The companies have entered into a Project […]

Sport

13 h. ago SHIFT Partners with Thales to Bring eSIM Capability to Sustainable Smartphones

SHIFT, the German pioneer in sustainable and ethical handset manufacturing, has partnered with Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies, to integrate Thales’s eSIM technology for SHIFT’s next-generation smartphones. SHIFT’s smartphones are becoming eSIM-enabled with Thales’s innovative solution that bridges the gap between a conventional SIM card and cutting-edge eSIM functionality: the eSIM being provided […]

Culture

15 h. ago Ansell Expands Portfolio to Include Kimtech, KleenGuard and RightCycle Brands in North America and Europe

MELBOURNE, Australia — Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN), a global leader in protection solutions, announced today that its sales organisation will begin accepting Kimtech™ and KleenGuard™ orders and managing customer inquiries across North America and Europe. This marks the first significant commercial milestone following the strategic acquisition of Kimberly-Clark’s Personal Protective Equipment (KCPPE) business last year […]

Economics

15 h. ago Un appel à considérer le site du viaduc Berri pour le poste électrique d’Hydro

Il existe une solution viable qui répondrait aux exigences sans compromettre notre patrimoine culturel.

Society

16 h. ago Fiasco SAAQclic: le lancement avait été approuvé par le ministère de François Legault et Éric Caire

Le PDG de la Société d’assurance automobile du Québec devait recevoir l’approbation du ministère de François Legault.

Politics

16 h. ago Dans un documentaire réalisé à Québec, incursion dans l’univers des «chialeux» de la politique à l’Assemblée nationale

Avec un titre accrocheur, ce documentaire jette un regard original sur le «coffre à outils» des élus d’opposition à l’Assemblée nationale.

Politics

16 h. ago Voyez un extrait inédit du test polygraphique de Stéphane «Godasse» Gagné, le délateur qui a fait tomber Maurice «Mom» Boucher

L'homme de main des Hells a passé le test du «détecteur de mensonges» avec un spécialiste de la Sûreté du Québec

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