Source: Jeremiah Rodriguez, CTV News, May 5, 2019 Canada’s ongoing dispute with China is leaving canola producers feeling anxious as seeding season kicks off. China recently blocked Canadian canola shipments in suspected retaliation over the detention of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou. Several days prior to that, China suspended the export permits of two Canadian pork exporters, apparently over… Continue reading Canada-China dispute creates ‘very stressful’ time for canola farmers
Month: May 2019
Rougned Odor on brand as Rangers beat Blue Jays but rivalry now subdued
Source: Shi Davidi, Sportsnet.ca, May 5, 2019 ARLINGTON, Texas – Rougned Odor pimped a second-inning home run, admiring a drive off a 74.9 m.p.h. changeup from Clay Buchholz that travelled an estimated 418 feet to right field. He smiled as he watched it go, flounced his way around the bases, saluted third-base coach Tony Beasley… Continue reading Rougned Odor on brand as Rangers beat Blue Jays but rivalry now subdued
Blues power past Stars to force Game 7
Source: Stephen Hawkins, The Associated Press, May 5, 2019 Flurry of goals in final frame chase Dallas goalie Bishop Colton Parayko was shooting to score for the St. Louis Blues, and delivered a stunning blow to the Dallas Stars even without getting the puck in the net. Parayko’s hard shot from the slot hit Ben Bishop’s… Continue reading Blues power past Stars to force Game 7
Tick-tock: Ticks are spreading across Canada. Here are their new homes
Source: Leslie Young, Global News, May 5, 2019 Once relatively rare in Canada, blacklegged ticks are moving in across large parts of country, bringing with them the threat of Lyme disease. They’re moving fast — between 35 and 55 km per year, according to Nick Ogden, director of the public health risk sciences division at the Public… Continue reading Tick-tock: Ticks are spreading across Canada. Here are their new homes
Yellow Vests rally in Saskatoon fighting carbon tax
Source: May 5, Global News, 2019 A split Saskatchewan Court of Appeal ruled on Friday in favour of the federal government’s carbon tax, deeming it constitutional. Some in Saskatchewan are faithful the carbon tax fight isn’t over yet. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he will be appealing the decision to the Supreme Court of Canada. A Yellow Vests rally held… Continue reading Yellow Vests rally in Saskatoon fighting carbon tax
Changes to Sask. property seizure laws could violate charter rights: lawyer
Source: Bryan Eneas, CBC News, May 4, 2019 Act includes provisions that would protect people from falling into civil forfeiture disputes, ministry says A defence lawyer in Regina says he’s concerned changes to Saskatchewan’s civil forfeiture laws could be a violation of charter rights — and possibly even encourage police to seize property as a… Continue reading Changes to Sask. property seizure laws could violate charter rights: lawyer
Kindersley Chamber of Commerce: Looking for Local Talent For Our Trade Show!
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Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy, palace confirms
Source: Laura Hensley, Global News, May 6, 2019 The newest addition to the Royal Family has arrived! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcomed their son on Monday, Kensington Palace confirmed on social media. “We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019,” the… Continue reading Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy, palace confirms
The growing problem of oil and gas companies not paying local taxes or landowners
Source: Kyle Bakx, CBC News, May 6, 2019 Local governments raise tax rates to make up for millions of dollars in unpaid bills by energy sector Months before its demise, Trident Exploration made a plea to landowners to accept half of the payment it had promised to have the company’s natural gas wells on rural… Continue reading The growing problem of oil and gas companies not paying local taxes or landowners
Food safety penalties now in force
Source: Lethbridge Bureau, Producer.com, May 3, 2019 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency can now assess penalties of up to $15,000 to food businesses if they violate rules to protect food safety and market access of Canadian goods. In a May 1 news release, the agency said the system of Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) is an option… Continue reading Food safety penalties now in force