81 m. ago Energy helps S&P/TSX rise, U.S. stocks mixed as investors await ‘Liberation Day’

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose Monday, led by strength in energy and industrial stocks as the price of oil climbed, while U.S. markets were mixed as investors closed out a volatile month and nervously eyed impending tariffs. Markets started the day in the red before steadily climbing throughout the day. “We are in […]

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81 m. ago More emergency department closures feared as temporary funding ends

The Ontario Medical Association and Ontario’s Ministry of Health have said they are in active negotiations to find a more permanent solution. As of Monday, when the temporary program was set to end, no agreement was in place.

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91 m. ago Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation Announces Q4/2024 Results

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (the “Corporation”) (TSX FC, FC.DB.I, FC.DB.J ,FC.DB. K and FC.DB.L) today released its financial statements for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. NET INCOME For the three months ended December 31, 2024, net income increased by 9.9% to $9,164,362 as […]

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2 h. ago Pierre Poilievre dismisses calls for ‘pivot’ as Liberals increase lead in polls

Conservative leader says he won't stop criticizing the incumbent government for its 'lost Liberal decade'

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2 h. ago Beyond Oil and Fandango Expand Distribution Network to Eilat Through New Partnership with Leading Israeli Wholesale Distributor

Strategic Partnership with Leading Wholesale Distributor Extends Beyond Oil’s Reach to Israel’s Popular Resort Destination VANCOUVER, BC and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company“), a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while […]

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4 h. ago New report shows Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate climbs back above 30%

The effect of increased oilpatch consolidation continues to be felt in Calgary’s downtown office market, with the vacancy rate for these buildings climbing back above 30 per cent during the first three months of the year. A report released Monday by commercial real estate firm CBRE Ltd. found the downtown office vacancy rate increased during […]

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4 h. ago B.C. launches health authority efficiency review to minimize waste

Health Minister Josie Osborne says the government wants to ensure that all authorities are best positioned to tackle the "complex challenges" facing the health care system.

Science

6 h. ago Ontario Hudson's Bay locations that were to remain open might have to close

An Ontario judge's recent decision has raised doubts over the fate of Hudson's Bay stores in the province, including those that were set to remain open, and increases the chance that lenders might seek to push the company into receivership.Justice Peter Osborne of the Superior Court of Justice has rejected a restructuring agreement proposed by the department store’s major lenders, signaling the potential for even further financial turmoil.On Saturday, Justice Osborne issued a written ruling stating that the proposed restructuring plan was "neither necessary nor appropriate at this time." The plan had been put forward in an effort to maximize liquidation proceeds and recover some of the millions owed to Hudson's Bay's senior lenders — Bank of America, Pathlight Capital, and Restore Capital — while also providing room for the company to restructure.During a Thursday hearing, lawyers for landlords opposed the restructuring agreement that was initiated by the...

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6 h. ago Politecnico di Torino reveals expanded range of courses during 2025 orientation day event

An international university offering an increasingly wide range of courses and tailored programs for the most gifted students, together with aptitude-oriented education and cross-disciplinary courses that help develop soft skills and secure a qualified job immediately after graduation TORINO, Italy, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To assist high school students in selecting their university […]

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6 h. ago Canada's federal minimum wage for 2025 goes up on April Fools' Day

A lot of Canadians are about to get a raise this week, as the federal minimum wage for 2025 is set to increase on April 1.No, this is not an April Fools' joke. The hourly amount is adjusted annually on that day to keep pace with inflation.Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, a Canadian law firm that specializes in employment law, says the federal minimum wage applies to employees and interns working in the federally regulated private sector. This includes businesses like banks, telecommunications companies, and interprovincial air, marine, rail and road transportation.The federal hourly wage went up in 2024 from $16.65 to $17.30. This year, it will increase by 45 cents from $17.30 to $17.75.The modest increase is higher than what was projected by some Canadian litigation and immigration firms earlier this year. ImmigCanada predicted the new rate would be around $17.70 per hour. This pay bump is based on last year's Consumer Price Index (CPI).In February, Minister of Employment, Workforce Developme...

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8 h. ago Dealership Adoption of Point Predictive’s BorrowerCheck™ Surges to Counter Rising Auto Fraud and Buybacks

SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Point Predictive reports record growth in adoption of its fraud detection technology across dealerships nationwide. BorrowerCheck™ is being rapidly implemented by major dealership groups and lenders to combat auto lending fraud, which increased to nearly $9.2 billion in 2024. The nationwide expansion includes partnerships with several prominent […]

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8 h. ago Capital gains tax break for investing in Canada is a big idea that makes sense

Kim Moody: Canada needs bold ideas right now, not increased spending that is fiscal laziness dressed up as leadership

Economics

8 h. ago Genetec shares best practices for enhancing cyber resilience in cloud

MONTRÉAL, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In recognition of World Cloud Security Day on April 3rd, Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, shares key insights and best practices to help organizations protect their data and operations from increasing cyber threats. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, organizations must […]

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9 h. ago iPronics Unveils World’s First Silicon Photonics Optical Circuit Switch for AI

VALENCIA, Spain, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iPronics, a leader in software-defined photonics, today launched its Optical Networking Engine, ONE-32, the world’s first Optical Circuit Switch (OCS) product based on silicon photonics. Tailored for AI workloads and energy-efficient cloud infrastructure, the ONE-32 delivers ultra-low latency, massive scalability, and groundbreaking cost efficiency, transforming data center […]

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9 h. ago Schneider Electric Demonstrates Technologies Shaping the Future of Industry at Hannover Messe 2025

– Embraces Industry 5.0 with open, agile and resilient industrial processes integrating automation, energy management and digital technologies – Demonstrates an integrated approach showcasing how its solutions are shaping industry by connecting ecosystems- Enables manufacturers to be more competitive with AI-infused solutions for enhanced efficiency and innovation Hannover, Germany, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — […]

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10 h. ago Norway Begins Oil Production at Johan Castberg Field in Arctic

Norway’s 86 billion kroner ($8.1 billion) Johan Castberg oil development in the Barents Sea has started pumping, the second major field to begin operations in the country’s Arctic waters.

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11 h. ago New Stratus Energy Announces Pricing and Upsizing of Previously Announced Concurrent Offerings

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Stratus Energy Inc. (TSX.V – NSE) (“New Stratus”, “NSE” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has priced and increased the size of its previously announced brokered private placement […]

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12 h. ago Macquarie Sees Oil in the Low $60s and a Looming Refining Crunch

Oil will likely fall to the low $60-a-barrel range — levels last seen in 2021 — as markets remain oversupplied, Macquarie Group Ltd. predicts.

Economics

13 h. ago Hut 8 and Eric Trump Launch American Bitcoin to Set a New Standard in Bitcoin Mining

American Bitcoin Highlights American Bitcoin aims to become the world’s largest, most efficient pure-play miner while building a robust strategic Bitcoin reserve Path to 50+ EH/s at average fleet efficiency of <15 J/TH with goal of becoming a publicly listed company MIAMI, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq | TSX: HUT) (“Hut […]

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13 h. ago Growth is forecasted across New Brunswick’s construction sector, and replacing retiring workers may be challenging

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction activity in New Brunswick increased in 2024, as the province’s residential sector saw growth in both the new housing and renovation components, while its non-residential construction sector saw growth in both engineering construction and the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. BuildForce Canada released its […]

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