FIFA suspends Russia from World Cup, UEFA throws teams out of European competition
03/01/2022 12:28 PMRussia have been kicked out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by FIFA after the world governing body and the European association, UEFA, issued a joint statement to confirm that all Russian national teams and clubs have been suspended until further notice following the...
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This futuristic $22 million Vancouver house for sale looks like something out of Star Trek
03/01/2022 12:05 PMIf this hasn't been used as the home of some Admiral in a Star Trek film, then a location scout ought to be looking into it now. While the home at 2606 Marine Drive looks like it could be located in San Francisco in 2365, it's actually in present-day Vancouver in the...
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War disrupts forestry markets
03/01/2022 11:41 AMA sudden increased global demand and higher prices for Canadian logs, lumber, pulp and wood pellets could result from a dramatic disruption in wood markets, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Western world has moved with swift and dramatic sanctions against...
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Canada Bans Russian Oil Imports In Symbolic Gesture
03/01/2022 11:26 AMCanada, which has not imported any Russian oil in three years, has made a symbolic gesture in banning these same imports this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. “While Canada has imported very little amounts [of crude oil] in recent years, this measure sends a...
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TD Bank just made its biggest acquisition ever
02/28/2022 2:27 PMTD Bank just made its biggest acquisition ever, despite the volatility rocking U.S. markets. The bank is paying $13.4 billion for Memphis-based First Horizon, in an all-cash deal valuing the shares at $25.00, to establish a presence in the Southeast. First Horizon has...
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Trading Desk Notes For February 26, 2022
02/28/2022 2:01 PMThe Russian Blitzkrieg invasion of Ukraine initiated DRAMATIC surges and reversals across markets The S+P plunged to a 9-month low early Thursday morning (down ~15% from January All-Time Highs) but then rallied hard into Friday’s close. The DJI tumbled and bounced...
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Quote of the Week, Shocking Stat & Goofy Award – Feb 26th
02/27/2022 11:58 AMQuote of the Week Finally, a leading experts who advised the UK government's pandemic response admits what we've been saying all along about the lockdowns - and took a lot of flack for it. Shocking Stat of the Week I know, we'll bring Russia in line with...
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Mike’s Comment – Feb 26th
02/27/2022 11:47 AMThe most surprising aspects of the Truckers Convoy? That's easy...no one saw it coming. Plus when it comes to Russia why the West is ready to talk tough but will be challenged to follow...
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February 26th Episode
02/26/2022 8:22 AMTruckers, Ukraine, gold, oil, stocks... you name it we got it on this week's show. Plus one of the best interviews on your taxes you'll ever hear with Tim Cestnick. The quote of the week is a shocking admission about COVID lockdowns from an epidemiologist directly...
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B.C. government adds red tape to Trans Mountain
02/25/2022 2:14 PMThe Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, which is on track to cost nearly $9 billion more than it was last estimated to cost, may now face yet more red tape that could add more costs and delays. This week, George Heyman, the B.C. minister of Environment and Climate...
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