Welcome to the Rock: St. John’s Canada’s most open city, populism poll suggests
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Yazan Jabr was totally lost on his very first day in St. John’s, N.L., when he randomly asked a man for directions to get downtown, a 20 minute walk away. “It was very cold,” Jabr, 22, recalled of that chance encounter two years ago in the middle of winter. The man, […]
Higher Consumer Spending Indicates Solid Retail Earnings
After a blissful holiday season, retailers got another reason to smile. Per Bureau of Economic Analysis, consumer spending increased $54.2 billion or 0.4% in the final month of 2017, following the revised upward reading of 0.8% growth registered in November. Meanwhile, personal income surged $58.7 billion or 0.4% in December, following an increase of 0.3% […]
Oil drops for a third day; set for strongest January since 2013
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil fell for a third day on Wednesday, but remained on track for its biggest gain in January in five years, in spite of data that showed U.S. crude stocks rose more than expected last week and a broader selloff in other commodities, stocks and bonds. Brent crude , the global benchmark, […]
The Best Free Recording Software
Thanks to advances in computer software, it has never been easier to make your own music from home or on the go, rather than in a pricey studio. When it comes to the search for a free and reliable Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) to record music, the internet has a lot to offer, but what […]
50-unit Affordable Housing Project in the Works for Charlottetown
‘It should ease the hopelessness on the waiting list’ A non-profit housing organization hopes to break ground this spring on the largest affordable housing project it’s ever done. “It should ease the hopelessness on the waiting list,” said Bill Campbell, president of Kings Square Affordable Housing Corporation. Campbell says his non-profit housing group hopes to […]
Why Canada Is The Next Frontier For Shale Oil
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – The revolution in U.S. shale oil has battered Canada’s energy industry in recent years, ending two decades of rapid expansion and job creation in the nation’s vast oil sands. Now Canada is looking to its own shale fields to repair the economic damage. Canadian producers and global oil majors are increasingly […]
Millions to be spent on large-scale vehicle-to-grid power project
Almost £10 million is to be spent on a vehicle project that could pave the way for cheaper energy and ease pressure on the National Grid. The government cash will go on 1,000 vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging installations to be built by a consortium led by carmaker Nissan. The £9.8 million project will evaluate bringing electric […]