13 h. ago US Plans to Boost Soy Exports to Italy and Form New Task Force

Italy will increase its imports of US soybeans as part of a new effort to rebalance trade between the two countries, US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters Monday after meeting with her Italian counterpart.

Economics

14 h. ago Australia Launches $1.5 Billion Plan to Boost Home Batteries

Australia started a A$2.3 billion ($1.5 billion) program to encourage households to buy batteries in an effort to absorb excess renewable energy and curb price swings in one of the world’s most volatile power markets.

Economics

18 h. ago Alberta launches new task force to tackle aggression in schools

"We have heard loud and clear from teachers, EAs and other professionals that we need to take some additional steps to address complexity and aggression in the classroom."

Society

20 h. ago Trump admin says Harvard didn’t protect Jewish students, threatens funding

A federal task force sent a letter finding the university violated civil rights laws requiring colleges to protect students from discrimination based on race or national origin.

Other

4 d. ago Parliamentary budget officer urges Carney to show numbers as spending rises

Canada’s budget watchdog urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to release an update on the federal government’s finances soon or risk eroding the government’s credibility with investors. Carney is promising to spend billions on infrastructure, military equipment, housing and transportation — part of his ambitious agenda to boost the potential of the Canadian economy. Those plans, […]

Events

8 d. ago Police investigating themselves 'insufficient': VPD refutes complaint about DTES arrest quotas

An internal investigation found no evidence of arrest quotas in Task Force Barrage, but critics argue performance goals may still push officers to target vulnerable people in the Downtown Eastside.

Economics

2 w. ago Breast Cancer Canada Applauds Federal Commitment to Modernize Preventive Health Guidelines

Inclusion of experts, patient voices, and equity-focused policy reflects priorities long championed by Breast Cancer Canada TORONTO — Breast Cancer Canada proudly celebrates the federal government’s response to the External Expert Review (EER) of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, and the sweeping reforms it recommends to ensure preventive health guidance in Canada […]

Science

2 w. ago Internet ‘nutrition labels’ would boost consumer literacy when comparing plans: prof

The CRTC should move forward with implementing its proposed “nutrition label” requirement to help shoppers compare home internet plans, despite opposition from some providers, an internet researcher says. The change would make it mandatory for internet service providers to list certain metrics — such as those describing price and speed — for plans they offer […]

Technology

3 w. ago China’s Gas Sector Lobbies for More Power Plants to Boost Demand

China’s natural gas producers are lobbying Beijing to increase the number of power plants that run on the fuel, in a bid to help prop up faltering demand.

Other

3 w. ago Barclays Cuts More Than 200 Investment Bank Jobs to Reduce Costs

Barclays Plc is preparing to cut more than 200 jobs in its investment bank in the coming days as part of Chief Executive Officer C.S. Venkatakrishnan’s plan to boost the profitability of the division.

Economics

3 w. ago Zimbabwe Has $9 Billion Plan to Join African Electricity Drive

Zimbabwe laid out plans to raise more than $9 billion to boost energy access at a conference in London on Wednesday, an event organized by multilateral lenders to promote a flagship African electrification program to private investors.

Economics