Open this photo in gallery: IA Financial Group President and CEO Denis Ricard, who has spent his entire 40-year career with iA, has been laser-focused on expanding the company.Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail IA Financial IAG-T chief executive Denis Ricard is on the hunt for more acquisitions with $1.4-billion of capital at the ready, as
A weakened Canadian dollar helped propel Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System to an 8.3-per-cent annual gain on its investments, as tariff threats and a buoyant American economy boosted the relative value of U.S. dollar assets. OMERS has 53 per cent of its $138-billion of assets in the U.S. and pays pensions in Canadian dollars. About
Black Mountain community sings during vigil Members of the Black Mountain community gathered October 29, 2024, to reflect on the past month since Tropical Storm Helene devastated WNC. Black Mountain submitted its damage inventory to FEMA, totaling $27 million. There are approximately 32 projects in Black Mountain that need completing after Helene. Town Council approved
Open this photo in gallery: A cut-out of president-elect Donald Trump is displayed on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York’s Financial District on Jan. 2.Seth Wenig/The Associated Press John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail. He is an author and academic whose books include Why Empires
As the threat of a trade war grows, Canadian investors are seeking protection in gold and in shares of companies producing goods with few substitutes, such as uranium, while looking to take advantage of a weaker loonie and expected volatility. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to implement a 25% tariff on most Canadian imports
Courtesy Photo This is a rendering of a proposed project for a senior living complex called The Gardens of Alpena Senior Living Community. The proposed $48 million project would be located on a portion of the city-owned property off U.S.-23 North and feature 128 apartments, in two structures. ALPENA —
Representatives from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) will be available to answer questions about available rebates for replacement projects with all-electric agricultural equipment under the Ag Electrification Program. Information provided by APCD invites community members to experience multiple types of electric equipment eligible to receive funding under the APCD’s Clean Air Grants for Off-Road Equipment
43 vehicles seized in total. Four people arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle and money laundering offences. Officers also seized five Rolex watches, on Tag Heuer watch, seven bottles of vintage whiskey as well as £5000 in cash. Yesterday (Thursday 22 August 2024), officers from our Rochdale North Neighbourhood Team assisted by our
A charity which buys land so that local people can get started with ‘grow your own’ is offering to help communities get more allotments in their area. Green Allotments charity has a mission to create new allotment sites. With sky high allotment waiting lists, council rents are rising all the time, and for many people
A gold rush is here. The precious metal hit an all time high this week. The spot price for gold closed Tuesday above $2,514, according to data from FactSet. That’s the highest closing price recorded for the commodity to date. Here’s what you need to know. What is the price of gold today? The spot