Infrastructure bank CEO defends $1-billion loan to BC Ferries for Chinese boats
Ehren Cory told the House of Commons on Friday that the loan will benefit 23 million annual ferry passengers
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Warren Buffett’s company takes a $5.9 billion hit on his bet that has gone sour
The 94-year-old billionaire investor doesn’t often get it wrong, but his bet on an iconic company has weighed heavily on his empire. Read Full Article →
“Sluggish and uncertain” approvals process hampering transition to renewables: PC report
Productivity Commission report recommends an overhaul to Australia’s environmental laws aimed at expediting approval of clean energy projects.The post “Sluggish and uncertain” approvals process hampering transition to renewables: PC report appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article →
Corp. for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded
WASHINGTON — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a cornerstone of American culture for three generations, announced Friday it would take steps toward its own closure after being defunded by Congress — marking the end of a nearly six-decade era in which it fueled the production of renowned educational programming, cultural content and
Union Agri Minister reiterates PM’s call, urges citizens to use indigenous products
Buying products made in our own country will increase income of our manufacturers Shivraj Chouhan NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Sunday once again echoed the Prime Minister’s appeal by urging citizens to purchase products made within the country. Prime
