WINNIPEG, Manitoba / BEIJING (Reuters) – Canadian canola prices have risen to their highest in nearly two years, despite a diplomatic dispute between Ottawa and Beijing as exporters find circular ways to reach top oil sellers in China. A heart feeds in a western Canadian canola field that is in …
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Tainted elections lead to lousy results in Belarus
The current election result is likely to be challenged by the opposition. Police arrested independent election observers and reporters on Sunday and there were reports of internet blockages and difficulty in accessing news websites. People also film large numbers of troops moving to the capital; the main roads entering Minsk …
Read More »Trump’s top economic adviser seems to be confused about new executive orders in cringeworthy interview
Donald Trump’s top economic adviser seems to be having a hard time explaining the specific details behind the president’s latest executive orders, which were aimed at providing coronavirus relief measures after negotiations in Washington stopped. The executive orders would cut additional unemployment benefits provided during the $ 600 to $ …
Read More »Coronavirus in Oregon: 376 new infections and 7 deaths
Oregon’s new coronavirus case counts more than 300 daily deaths and deaths continue, with the Oregon Health Authority announcing 376 new cases and seven more deaths Saturday. The state has now recorded 21,010 total coronavirus cases and 355 deaths. Multnomah County reported 87 new confirmed and accepted cases, after reporting …
Read More »First thoughts on the series – NBC Chicago
The Chicago Blackhawks took full advantage of their chances in Edmonton as they advanced to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but now the road becomes significantly harder as they take over the top-seeded Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. The Golden Knights, who went a perfect 3-0 in round …
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