Author: Maria Gill

(Toronto) TD Bank finished its quarterly banking results season by matching other major banks and beating expectations, although analysts note that its performance has lagged in some areas compared to its peers. Updated yesterday at 4:59pm. Ian Bekes Canadian Press TD reported first-quarter profit of $3.7 billion Thursday, up from about $3.3 billion a year earlier, buoyed by the strength of its retail banking operations in Canada and the United States. “The Canadian retail sector had a strong quarter as increased customer activity supported record performance in personal and business banking revenue,” TD Chief Financial Officer Kelvin Tran said during…

You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] Curiosity: Spectacular views from the side of Mount Sharp Nine years after landing on Mars and about the same length of time to cover the bottom of Gale crater, Curiosity continues its journey on the Red Planet on the side of Mount Sharp – also called Aeolis Mons. It continues to return unusual images to curious astronomers to learn more about the climatic conditions that may have prevailed on the Red Planet in the past. (in English) © NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory a few days ago, Rover Curiosityis still active on Mars, took…

Small businesses are at the heart of the Canadian economy and every community in our country. As small businesses adapt to the digital economy and the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada is working to help them continue to grow, thrive, and create good jobs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today the launch of Canadian Digital Adoption Program (PCAN), to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses increase their online presence and adopt or modernize digital technologies. This $4 billion investment over four years will support up to 160,000 small businesses and create quality middle-class jobs across…

Credits: © Cancer Control LeagueAre you between 50 and 74 years old? Are you eligible for the National Colorectal Cancer Screening Program and have you been invited to undergo this screening? you can from 1Verse March 2022 Order the test kit online and pick it up at home. The goal of this new health insurance website is to facilitate access to screening tests and to increase the participation rate of the population involved in the National Colorectal Cancer Screening Program.1 . agoVerse March 2022, people aged 50 to 74 who are involved in the National Colorectal Cancer Screening Program can…

Two months ago, the City of Vancouver introduced a bylaw that charges an extra 25 cents at checkout for takeaway coffee. Its goal: to reduce the use of single-use cups. Under the weight of criticism, the city is adopting an amendment to this initial regulation. In addition, the municipality is working on a strategy to require businesses to provide reusable cups for beverages consumed on site. She says she is considering a program to share reusable cups for drinks. Swipe first listThe initial measure, which some Vancouver companies did not respect, angered netizens on social media, particularly because of its…

“Monsters of Science” is like a collection of stories. Beautiful tales told to live in all their freshness. But also in all its complexities. Arch to marvel at the treasures of the world. In this new episode, let’s discover the little monster that isn’t always the most famous: the spider.You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] How do spiders weave their webs? Spiders are wonderful. Despite their small brain size, they are capable of complex behaviors. Like building a web. Using infrared cameras and artificial intelligence, researchers at Johns Hopkins University (USA) were able to document the process. A type…

Originally from the Portnov region, the two entrepreneurs in their early thirties have plenty of ideas. Ten years ago, as part of a university project, they laid out a business plan to acquire Chez Ashton. Discussions with the foundation’s founder in the Quebec region, Ashton Leblond, began over three years ago. The couple still finds it hard to believe that the transaction is now complete. It is a dream that we have cherished for more than ten years. When we woke up this morning, we pressured ourselves a little bit to make sure we were really in the real world.…

France – from 1Verse March 2022, it is now possible for any eligible person invited to organize colorectal cancer screening to obtain a free screening test at home, in order to facilitate access to screening. [1]. Online ordering So far, women and men, ages 50 to 74, have received an invitation every two years to discuss colorectal cancer screening with their doctor. The latter checks if his patient does not have certain risks that require appropriate follow-up, and then gives him a screening test. From now on, eligible persons, in addition to being able to have them tested by a…

2022 is off to a strong start Communications With the return of its loyal customers and the arrival of many new customers. The agency has already been pleased to highlight, through media relations, the Mount Banff Film Festival in QuebecQuebec Corporation Super Fitness Ball ClubIn addition to two music projects for the artistic agency chime. March, which has just begun, continues in the same vein with diverse mandates from different backgrounds and targeting heterogeneous target audiences. This includes a marketing communications campaign Together, let’s defeat colon cancer subordinate Canadian Cancer Society. For several months, the whole team has been working…

A recent report by Équiterre calls for a move to “sustainable and renewable agriculture”. Globally, soil depletion remains one of the main challenges: a third of arable land is being degraded, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This is the topic of our show this week. Can cities make a contribution one day? In Montreal’s eastern tip, an urban agricultural project in industrial wastelands is trying to thwart pollution by using plants to clean the soil of their polluting compounds. Isabelle Bourgogne talks about agriculture, soil and above all practices that promote their health,…