Indigenous Institutes Consortium receives funding to better virtual learning
The Indigenous Institutes Consortium (IIC) has formed a new partnership with eCampusOntario to develop and improve virtual learning in Ontario for Indigenous students.
Advancement in...
S&P/TSX composite up in early trading, U.S. stock markets move lower
TORONTO — Gains in the energy and health care sectors helped Canada's main stock index move higher in early trading, while U.S. stock markets...
Ontario adding 2,000 nurses to the health care system
New investment will also expand support for clinical education programs in long-term care homes
The Ontario government is investing $35 million to increase enrollment in...
NDP continues fight for seniors left behind in budget
New Democrats are championing the cause of seniors 65- 74 years old who have been cut out of the government’s pandemic measures and plan...
Canadian Tire reports first-quarter profit, sales climb from year ago
TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. reported a first-quarter profit compared with a loss a year ago as its revenue climbed more than 10...
Audit flags issues with tracking Ontario pandemic pay program, other COVID expenses
TORONTO — An audit out today has found the Ontario government failed to track properly $4.4 billion in COVID-19 relief spending.
Among other things, the...
Freshii records million-dollar loss in first quarter amid ongoing COVID-19 closures
TORONTO — Freshii Inc. has recorded a million-dollar loss in its first quarter as many of its restaurants remain temporarily closed due to COVID-19.
The...
North American stock markets down in early trading, loonie climbs higher
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down in early trading amid losses in the base metal and technology sectors, while U.S. stock markets...
Tangerine, RBC highest rated banks as overall satisfaction with banks drops: report
TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada and Tangerine ranked highest among Canadian banks this year as overall customer satisfaction among major financial institutions dropped...
North American stock markets fall in early trading, price of oil down
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 100 points in early trading in a broad-based decline, while U.S. stock markets also gave...