Oil prices are on track for strong gains this week, and the price increases are not only the result of the crisis in Venezuela. The oil market received a boost from the US Federal Reserve this week, which signaled on Wednesday that it would essentially suspend its plans to hike interest rates this year. Fed…
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he should have been aware trust had broken down between his office and former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould over the SNC-Lavalin controversy, but stopped short of apologizing to her. “Over the past months, there was an erosion of trust between my office and specifically my former principal secretary…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The 2018 NFCA Convention kicks off on Wednesday, Dec. 5 and runs through Saturday, Dec. 8 at Sheraton Grand Chicago. Over the course of four days, attendees have a wide array of opportunities to educate themselves, network, conduct business, be recognized for their achievements, discover innovative products and most importantly, have fun. To get…
The number of US one hundred dollar notes has doubled since the financial crisis to more than 12 billion across the world, the latest US Federal Reserve data shows. Experts believe the surge could be linked to global corruption. C-notes ($100) have passed $1 bills in circulation, Deutsche Bank chief international economist Torsten Slok said…
OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall of Crisp & Delicious brand Chicken Breast Nuggets due to possible Salmonella contamination. The uncooked breaded chicken pieces were sold in 1.6 kg packages with a best before date of July 19, 2019 (upc code 0 69299 11703 5). They were distributed by Sofina…
OKLAHOMA CITY — USA Softball announced the 18 athletes that will make up the United States Women’s National Team’s (WNT) roster for the 2019 season. Selected by members of the Women’s National Team Selection Committee (WNTSC), these athletes will compete in select tournaments/invitational events before the final 15-player roster for the Pan American Games will be…
The first of the 40-ton heavy-lift helicopters developed by Russia and China is to be delivered by 2032, chief designer of a Chinese helicopter manufacturer has revealed to state-linked newspaper Global Times. China wants to learn from Russia’s vast experience in building heavy helicopters, according to Wu Ximing of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China….
A controversial Toronto psychology professor is lambasting a prestigious British university after it opted to rescind a visiting fellowship on the basis of his work. Jordan Peterson published a blog post in the wake of the move from Cambridge University, criticizing the school for its decision to withdraw the opportunity for a two-month scholarly visit…
The amount of gold bought by global central banks in 2018 reached the second highest annual total on record, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). The report noted that Russia bought the most gold last year. The industry research firm said that central banks bought the most gold by volume since 1967. It was…
Shares in electric carmaker Tesla jumped 5.6 percent after the company announced that Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and Walgreens Boots Alliance executive Kathleen Wilson-Thompson will join its board. According to Tesla, both Ellison, listed by Forbes magazine as the fifth wealthiest person in the US, and Wilson-Thompson were added to the board, effective Thursday. Ellison…