Month: May 2019

No timeline, cost known for containers of trash coming from the Philippines

Source: Allison Hurst, CTV News, May 10, 2019  Sixty-nine containers of trash are coming to Vancouver from the Philippines, but no authority is able to tell CTV News Vancouver how much it will cost or when it is expected to arrive. Philippines President, Rodrigo Duterte has given Canada until Wednesday to get the containers out of… Continue reading No timeline, cost known for containers of trash coming from the Philippines

Tale of two feed grain markets in Western Canada

Source: MarketsFarm, Phil Franz-Warkentin, Producer.com, May 9, 2019  Tight old crop supplies may be keeping nearby barley bids underpinned in the Canadian Prairies, but expectations for increased acres in 2019 mean new crop bids are at a considerable discount. “It’s a tale of two markets right now,” said Glen Loyns, general manager of JGL Commodities in Moose… Continue reading Tale of two feed grain markets in Western Canada

Burned before, U.S. pushes for way to enforce China trade deal

Source: Rachel Aiello, cTV News, May 9, 2019  WASHINGTON — In trying to hammer out a trade agreement with China, the Trump administration may be drawing inspiration from classic rock, specifically The Who’s anthem “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” Fed up with China for breaking past promises, the administration is insisting on provisions designed to force the… Continue reading Burned before, U.S. pushes for way to enforce China trade deal

Feds accused of Norman affair cover-up, though Harper-era evidence may have been tipping point

Source: Rachel Aiello, cTV News, May 9, 2019  OTTAWA – The day after federal prosecutors stayed the charge of breach of trust against suspended Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, opposition MPs focused their attacks on the governing Liberals, accusing them of covering up or holding back key information over the course of the case that they say could… Continue reading Feds accused of Norman affair cover-up, though Harper-era evidence may have been tipping point

Canada’s labour market posts largest monthly jobs gain since 1976

Source: Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press, May 10, 2019  Canada’s labour market delivered a surprise Friday with its biggest one-month employment surge since 1976, when the government started collecting comparable data. The country added 106,500 net jobs in April, the bulk of which were full time, Statistics Canada said in its latest labour force survey. The… Continue reading Canada’s labour market posts largest monthly jobs gain since 1976

Concerns ease over pork export licence issue

Source: Ed White, Producer.com, May 9, 2019  Two Canadian hog processors lose their export licences to China, but industry confident it wasn’t part of bigger trade dispute Canada’s hog farmers and the hog industry are hoping they still have access to China’s enormous market. As of May 6, at 1 p.m., Canadian pork industry insiders expressed… Continue reading Concerns ease over pork export licence issue

Kindersley Rodeo: Saturday Fun

2019 Kindersley Indoor Rodeo MAY 23RD – 25TH West Central Events Centre, Kindersley Saturday, May 25: Pancake Breakfast Kindersley Plains Museum 8:00AM – 11:00AM Rodeo Fun Curling Rink – 11:00AM – 2:00PM Bouncy Houses, Mechanical Bull Rides, Big O’s Food Truck UFA Kids “On-Foot” Rodeo 1:00PM Rodeo 7:00PM Rodeo Dance 9:00PM with Mitch Larock and… Continue reading Kindersley Rodeo: Saturday Fun

Royal LePage: Buy or Sell Your Home With Confidence

Buy or Sell With Confidence When you’re buying or selling a home, finding the right agent is half the battle. To ensure a good experience, you need to work with a professional who knows the area well and can help you negotiate the best possible price. We have the services and knowledgable agents that make… Continue reading Royal LePage: Buy or Sell Your Home With Confidence