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Where to Find the Best Savings and GIC Rates in Canada This Week

Canadians looking to stretch their savings a little further still have access to competitive high‑interest savings accounts (HISAs) and guaranteed investment certificates (GICs). Digital banks continue to lead the way, offering strong returns without sacrificing security. Here’s a quick snapshot of the top rates available this week. Highest High‑Interest Savings Account Rates Several online‑only institutions are offering some of the most attractive HISA rates right now: Saven Financial – 2.85% Oaken Financial – 2.80% EQ Bank – 2.75% Bridgewater Bank – 2.70% WealthONE Bank – 2.60% These accounts are typically insured either federally or provincially, giving savers both flexibility and peace of mind. Best GIC Rates This Week For those comfortable locking in their money for a set period, GICs continue to provide reliable, guaranteed returns. 1‑Year GIC Leaders Oaken Financial – 3.40% 5‑Year GIC Leaders EQ Bank – 3.85% Longer‑term GICs remain especially appealing for ...
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China’s recent surge in respiratory illnesses caused by flu and other known pathogens, not COVID-19

 

According to the Chinese health ministry, the recent surge in respiratory illnesses across the country is caused by the flu and other known pathogens, and not by COVID-19. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked China for more data on the respiratory illness spreading in the north of the country, urging people to take steps to reduce the risk of infection . The surge in respiratory illnesses such as flu and RSV has been reported in some parts of China, in the first winter since the country eased its COVID-restrictions. Mycoplasma, which can cause walking pneumonia, is among the bugs that Chinese officials say are behind an outbreak of pneumonia, flu, and COVID-19 in kids.


 


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