4 h. ago China orders banks to boost lending, credit card use to get consumers to spend more

BANGKOK (AP) — China has ordered banks and other financial institutions to encourage more consumer financing and use of credit cards as part of a campaign to get people to spend more. The order Friday from the country’s financial regulator is part of the ruling Communist Party’s latest push to build more confidence among consumers […]

Economics

13 h. ago Stock Turmoil Spreads as Fear Hits the World of Corporate Bonds

As stocks stumbled in recent weeks, a cohort of Wall Street pros took solace as credit markets held firm and economic data proved benign.

Economics

14 h. ago Un juge américain ordonne de réintégrer des fonctionnaires limogés par le gouvernement Trump

La Maison-Blanche a promis qu’elle allait «se battre contre cette décision absurde et anticonstitutionnelle».

Society

16 h. ago In growing Strathroy, Trump tariffs spur push to support local business

Municipal officials and business leaders have launched a push encouraging local support for Strathroy-Caradoc businesses.

Economics

19 h. ago New Cohere AI model rivals latest versions of DeepSeek, ChatGPT

Cohere's new AI model can help users work more productively on tasks like analyzing long reports or summarizing data

Technology

20 h. ago Elon Musk's Starlink comes dead last in Canada internet provider ranking

Opensignal has posted its latest Fixed Broadband Experience report, which offers a deeper understanding of how people use their broadband connections.Opensignal collected data from Oct. 1 to Dec. 29, 2024, detailing broadband internet speeds in several regions across Canada.The key findings include Rogers having the fastest average download speeds nationally, with a score of 198.1Mbps, nearly 40Mbps ahead of Bell. Bell, on the other hand, offers the highest upload speed with a score of 109.9Mbps.Bell and Rogers are tied for overall video experience nationally, with scores of 76.7-76.8 out of 100, landing in the "Very Good" tier. Rogers also retains the highest scores regarding consistent quality and reliability experience.Regionally, Rogers tied or finished first in 20 of the 28 regional awards. Conversely, Bell has the fastest average upload speeds in Atlantic Provinces, Ontario, and Quebec, clocking in at 121Mbps in Quebec. Additionally, Eastlink has performed well for consistent ...

Events

24 h. ago Un client urine dans une marmite de fondue: le restaurant dédommage des milliers de personnes

Un restaurant en Chine a promis de dédommager des milliers de personnes après le tollé suscité par un client urinant dans sa marmite de fondue

Other

26 h. ago Euna Solutions’ State of Grants Management and Technology Report 2025 Highlights An Urgent Need for Modernization Amid Resource Constraints

Drawn from extensive research and insights from grant professionals nationwide, the report offers a data-driven snapshot of the biggest challenges facing grant seekers and makers today and a roadmap for how technology can be used to increase efficiency ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of best-in-class SaaS solutions, purpose-built for the public […]

Transport

29 h. ago Oil Holds Hefty Gain After US Inflation Slowdown Aids Sentiment

Oil steadied after the biggest gain in two weeks that was driven by easing US inflation and bullish demand data.

Economics

31 h. ago Asian shares decline despite rebound on Wall St as investors await next steps in trade wars

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mostly lower on Thursday despite a rebound on Wall Street fueled by an encouraging update on U.S. consumer prices. U.S. futures fell and oil prices were little changed. Chinese markets slipped as investors watched for the next steps in President Donald Trump’s trade war. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index […]

Economics

42 h. ago Ataccama named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Augmented Data Quality Solutions

This recognition marks Ataccama’s 12th inclusion in the report and fourth consecutive time as a Leader as AI becomes increasingly important in the data quality market BOSTON, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ataccama, the data trust company, has been named a Leader in the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Augmented Data Quality Solutions. Gartner […]

Politics

44 h. ago Liberal government unsure how to repeal April 1 carbon tax hike

Ministers aren't exactly clear on how to fulfill Carney's promise

Politics

48 h. ago Edmonton focused on not buying goods and services from the United States

Sohrab Sohrabi, city branch manager for procurement and supply services, said the municipality buys "locally where possible" and encourages Edmontonians to do so as well.

Other

48 h. ago David Staples: Mark Carney's new economic promises go against everything he values

Where will it put Canada if we follow Carney, if we swim against the new tide of world economic trends?

Transport

48 h. ago OBI Pharma Receives ‘Most Promising ADC Clinical Candidate in Taiwan’ Award

Dr. Heidi Wang Accepts Award on Behalf of OBI Pharma at ADC Asia Congress 2025 and Gives a Presentation TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the ADC Asia Congress 2025 held today (3/12) in Singapore, OBI Pharma (4174.TWO) was honored with the “Most Promising ADC Clinical Candidate in Taiwan” award. This recognition […]

Other

48 h. ago Theratechnologies CROI Presentation Highlights Limitations of Using BMI to Assess Cardiovascular (CV) Risk in People with HIV

Study Demonstrates Excess Visceral Abdominal Fat Drives CV Risk MONTREAL, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today presented data highlighting the limitations of using body mass index (BMI) alone in assessing cardiovascular (CV) risk in people with HIV (PWH). The study […]

Transport

48 h. ago Theratechnologies Presents Encouraging Virologic Suppression Data from the PROMISE

Results show similar levels of virus undetectability in patients on ibalizumab-containing regimens as in controls, despite greater baseline severity of HIV Ibalizumab continues to demonstrate long-term efficacy and safety as part of combination antiretroviral therapy in heavily treatment-experienced people with multidrug resistant HIV MONTREAL, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the […]

Other

50 h. ago Equity Traders Bet on More S&P 500 Turbulence After CPI Data

US stocks have gone from euphoria to the brink of a correction in a matter of weeks. Now, US inflation data due Wednesday are poised to give the S&P 500 another jolt of volatility, as options traders see it.

Economics

59 h. ago B.C. brewery says cost of cans will increase by end of the month under U.S. tariffs

Tariffs implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., and the counter tariffs promised by the Canadian federal government are driving up costs and uncertainty.

Economics

61 h. ago The B.C. NDP government is winging it on carbon tax repeal promise

Vaughn Palmer: Mark Carney promises to end the tax. B.C. plans to follow, but isn't saying how it would manage a huge budget hit

Politics