Oil Rallies As White House Considers Ban On Russian Oil Imports
03/04/2022 4:45 PMWTI crude rose 7% following the news that the White House is considering a ban on the import of Russian crude oil. On Thursday, the White House had tersely dismissed the idea of banning Russian crude oil imports. On Friday afternoon, the White House’s take on banning...
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Kremlin staff didn’t expect Putin to invade Ukraine and were shocked by the severity of Western sanctions, report says
03/04/2022 1:01 PMKremlin officials told the Russian outlet Agency they didn't know Putin was going to invade Ukraine. Sources said the Kremlin prepared for smaller sanctions over its recognition of Luhansk and Donetsk. "Everything is fucked," a source close to Putin's administration...
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No gas-tax relief ahead for British Columbians facing skyrocketing prices: Horgan
03/04/2022 12:28 PMPremier John Horgan said Thursday that taxes on gasoline won’t be changing anytime soon amid surging prices brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. His position echoed that of B.C. Energy Minister Bruce Ralston, who said earlier in the week the province would not...
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Vancouver’s most expensive condo goes on the market for $49m
03/03/2022 1:22 PMIn what is considered the largest and most expensive oceanfront condominium currently listed in Vancouver, a penthouse at the Three Harbour Green in Coal Harbour has just hit the market at an asking price of $49 million. Listing agency is Macdonald Realty of...
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Ukraine will soon announce NFTs to support its defense against Putin’s forces as crypto donations to the country surge past $50 million
03/03/2022 12:46 PMUkraine said it will soon announce NFTs as part of its crypto fundraising efforts. The country has already raised more than $50 million in crypto to help its armed forces against Russia. In announcing the NFTs, Ukraine canceled a planned crypto airdrop. Ukraine's vice...
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Most Canadians say Canada should back Ukraine against Russia: poll
03/03/2022 12:29 PMThe past couple of weeks have given Canadians an opportunity to follow an international story that is not related to the COVID-19 pandemic or to political theatre in the United States. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, has compelled Canadians...
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Schachter’s Eye on Energy for March 2
03/02/2022 2:36 PMEach week Josef Schachter gives you his insights into global events, price forecasts and the fundamentals of the energy sector. Josef offers a twice monthly Black Gold newsletter covering the general energy market and 30 energy, energy service and pipeline &...
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BoC hikes key rate, revises inflation forecast
03/02/2022 1:03 PMOTTAWA - The Bank of Canada has raised its key interest rate for the first time since slashing the benchmark rate to near-zero at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in a bid to tackle inflation rates that are likely to keep rising from their current three-decade...
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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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