
COVID ECONOMICS
#2381
Posted 19 January 2022 - 10:47 AM
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#2382
Posted 19 January 2022 - 01:58 PM
Truckers are now saying if BC doesn't fix its highways, they'll stop services to the province.
Our highways are stuck in the 1950s, indeed. No redundancy, no added capacity in generations, just problems. The Americans would never allow a situation like the Malahat to exist, as just one example of poor planning or a lack of desire to fix shortcomings.
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#2383
Posted 19 January 2022 - 10:47 PM
Truckers are now saying if BC doesn't fix its highways, they'll stop services to the province.
Our highways are stuck in the 1950s, indeed. No redundancy, no added capacity in generations, just problems. The Americans would never allow a situation like the Malahat to exist, as just one example of poor planning or a lack of desire to fix shortcomings.
Trucker convoy GoFundMe will hit $700,000 shortly
Mike, you do realize this is a convoy to Ottawa to end all vaccine mandates, and has absolutely nothing to do with potholes!
TFord
#2384
Posted 19 January 2022 - 10:47 PM
Incredible
TFord
#2385
Posted 19 January 2022 - 11:17 PM
https://www.gofundme...dom-convoy-2022
To our Fellow Canadians, the time for political over reach is over. Our current government is implementing rules and mandates that are destroying the foundation of our businesses, industries and livelihoods. Canadians have been integral to the fabric of humanity in many ways that have shaped the planet.
We are a peaceful country that has helped protect nations across the globe from Tyrannical governments who oppressed their people, well now its happening to us. We are taking our fight to the doorsteps of our Federal Government and demanding that they cease all mandates against its people. Small businesses are being destroyed, homes are being destroyed, and people are being mistreated and denied fundamental necessities to survive. It's our duty as Canadians to put an end to this mandates. It is imperative that this happens because if we don't our country will no longer be the country we have come to love. We are doing this for our future Generations and to regain our lives back.
We are asking for Donations to help with the costs of fuel, food and lodgings to help ease the pressures of this arduous task.
But it's a small price to pay for our freedoms. We thank you all for your Donations and know that you are helping reshape this once beautiful country back to the way it was.
**Money raised will be dispersed to our Truckers to aid them with the cost of the journey**
**Funds will be dispersed via e-transfer (preferred) but can also be sent by cheque if absolutely necessary**
**Funds will be spent to help cover the cost of fuel for our Truckers first and foremost, will be used to assist with food if needed and contribute to shelter if needed**
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#2386
Posted 20 January 2022 - 08:42 AM
Trucker convoy GoFundMe will hit $700,000 shortly
Mike, you do realize this is a convoy to Ottawa to end all vaccine mandates, and has absolutely nothing to do with potholes!
TFord
Two separate issues, both concerning the trucking industry.
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#2387
Posted 20 January 2022 - 07:47 PM
I see Schneider Trucking, one of the largest in North America is stopping all trucking in Canada because of the silly regulations.
#2388
Posted 20 January 2022 - 08:12 PM
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Schneider National plans to wind down its Canadian operations later this year, the company confirmed.
“Despite the dedication and best efforts over many years, Canadian-based operations do not fit within Schneider’s long-term strategic focus,” company spokesperson Kara Leiterman told Transport Topics via email. “This decision was difficult. The change will affect all 150 Canadian-based associates and drivers. We are working with associates during the transition.”
The company said the decision to leave Canada has nothing to do with tighter cross-border COVID-19 vaccine regulations recently implemented by the country. As of Jan. 15, the requirements — which apply to truckers and other essential workers — affect people crossing from the U.S. into Canada. Similar rules were expected to take effect in the U.S. on Jan. 22.
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#2389
Posted 21 January 2022 - 10:36 AM
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Schneider National plans to wind down its Canadian operations later this year, the company confirmed.
“Despite the dedication and best efforts over many years, Canadian-based operations do not fit within Schneider’s long-term strategic focus,” company spokesperson Kara Leiterman told Transport Topics via email. “This decision was difficult. The change will affect all 150 Canadian-based associates and drivers. We are working with associates during the transition.”
The company said the decision to leave Canada has nothing to do with tighter cross-border COVID-19 vaccine regulations recently implemented by the country. As of Jan. 15, the requirements — which apply to truckers and other essential workers — affect people crossing from the U.S. into Canada. Similar rules were expected to take effect in the U.S. on Jan. 22.
Coincidence theorist!
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#2390
Posted 21 January 2022 - 10:38 AM
Wow. This is an impressive fundraiser....
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#2391
Posted 21 January 2022 - 01:03 PM
I see Schneider Trucking, one of the largest in North America is stopping all trucking in Canada because of the silly regulations.
My response was to this comment. I do not know what silly regulations LJ was referring to.
You can make what you want of the TTN article.
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#2392
Posted 22 January 2022 - 03:23 PM
In a recent informal poll, the UVic Faculty Association says three-quarters of its members feel like it’s too soon to return back to in-person learning, with the widespread transmission of Omicron and a large population of both staff and students who haven’t had booster shots yet.
https://www.cheknews...lty-941509/?amp
Edited by Victoria Watcher, 22 January 2022 - 03:24 PM.
#2393
Posted 22 January 2022 - 03:40 PM
^ Hmmm. I think that if you said that remote learning is worth about 1/4 that of in-person classes and thus pay for professors should be adjusted accordingly, then 100% would support returning to classes ASAP!
#2394
Posted 23 January 2022 - 09:49 AM
#2395
Posted 04 February 2022 - 08:02 AM
Canada’s labour market suffered a larger-than-expected setback last month after the country was hit with fresh lockdowns meant to contain the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
The country shed 200,100 jobs in January, Statistics Canada reported Friday from Ottawa, ending a seven-month streak of gains. Economists in a Bloomberg survey were expecting a drop of 110,000. The unemployment rate rose to 6.5%, from 6% at the end of last year.
Edited by Victoria Watcher, 04 February 2022 - 08:02 AM.
#2396
Posted 04 February 2022 - 08:25 AM
^ And stock market surges on the prospect of continued Government spending. What a screwed up reality we live in.
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#2397
Posted 04 February 2022 - 09:59 AM
^ And stock market surges on the prospect of continued Government spending. What a screwed up reality we live in.
Ahhhh yes. The rich getting richer....
#2398
Posted 16 March 2022 - 11:27 AM
1.7M Canadians on the hook for 2020 CERB repayments, says Ottawa
Edited by Victoria Watcher, 16 March 2022 - 11:27 AM.
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#2399
Posted 16 March 2022 - 01:03 PM
1.7M Canadians on the hook for 2020 CERB repayments, says Ottawa
Advance CERB payments of $2,000 are being clawed back from some recipients, according to the Government of Canada.That's $3.4 billion if I've done the math correct.
Sounds about right, about 1% of what has been stolen!
#2400
Posted 16 March 2022 - 05:48 PM
Wholesale inflation in the United States shot up 10% last month from a year earlier — another sign that inflationary pressures remain intense at all levels of the economy.
The Labor Department said Tuesday that is producer price index — which tracks inflation before it hits consumers — rose 0.8% from December. The increases were in line with economists’ forecasts.
https://www.wagmtv.c...ruary-year-ago/
Edited by Victoria Watcher, 16 March 2022 - 05:48 PM.
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