Spotlight Series: Outcrop Gold Corp With Chairman Ian Slater
The latest focus in our Spotlight Series is that of Outcrop Gold Corp (TSXV: OCG), where we are joined by Executive Chairman Ian Slater to discuss their land package in Colombia along with their recent financing, lead by Eric Sprott. Outcrop is a hybrid prospect generator active in Colombia acquiring gold and silver exploration projects […]
Village Farms: Raymond James Remains Bullish With Dutch Venture Announcement
Yesterday, Village Farms (TSX: VFF) (NASDAQ: VFF) indicated that they would become a 16% shareholder in DutchCanGrow Inc, a Netherlands based company focused on the emerging Dutch recreational market. The ventures primary goal is to become one of only ten licensed cannabis growers, which includes a total of 78 shops participating in this experiment called […]
Probe Metals Enters Option Agreement For 65% Stake In Midland’s La Peltrie Gold Property
Probe Metals (TSXV: PRB) is looking to expand its landholdings. The company announced this morning that it has entered into a binding option agreement with Midland Exploration (TSXV: MD) to acquire up to a 65% interest in the La Peltrie gold property, which is contiguous with Probe’s current Detour Quebec gold project. The property being […]
Hexo Corp Establishes Supply Agreement With Israel-Based Breath Of Life
Hexo Corp (TSX: HEXO) (NYSE: HEXO) has gone international in a bid to offload some of its product. The company announced this morning that it has established a supply agreement with that of Breath of Life International for the distribution of its product in Israel. Under the terms of the supply arrangement, Hexo will supply […]
Vizsla Resources Announces $25.0 Bought Deal Following Assay Results
Never let a good opportunity go to waste is the exact mantra Vizsla Resources Corp (TSXV: VZLA) is currently running with. The company announced this morning that it will be conducting a $25 million bought deal with a syndicate of underwriters lead by Canaccord Genuity. The news follows yesterdays mid-morning announcement of drill results for […]
US Voters Becoming Increasingly Pessimistic On Economic Recovery, Success of Coronavirus Mitigation Measures
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on in the US, American voters are growing increasingly pessimistic about a quick economic rebound. A recent poll conducted by the Peter G Peterson Foundation for the Financial Times surveyed a total of 1,000 eligible voters to gain their insight on several topics stemming from implications of the […]
JOLTs: 3.9 Unemployed Americans Exist For Every Job Opening
As the US economy slowly attempts to get on a rocky course to recovery, some Americans are beginning to return to work following a period of record-breaking nation-wide unemployment rates. However, the number of unemployed people still continues to surpass the number of available job openings, despite the record surge in hiring. According to the […]
Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Office Releases Potential Costs of a Universal Basic Income
As the economy slowly begins to climb out from April’s rock bottom, many Canadians continue to struggle with finding a stable form of employment following the coronavirus economic collapse. Although the federal government has several income subsidies in place such as the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the October phase-out date is only a mere months […]
US Economists Call on Policymakers to Extend Cash Payments
As millions of Americans found themselves without a job following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government stepped in by issuing several income subsidies, including the $1,200 one-time payment, as well as the $600 top-up on unemployment benefits. However, now that the latter is set to expire at the end of July, many […]
Housing Sales in Toronto Surge in June, Prices Skyrocket as a Result
As restrictions continue to be lifted across Canadian provinces, consumers have been flocking to the real estate market to take advantage of low mortgage rates and an improvement in the labour market. According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, housing sales have surged throughout the month of June, with a total of 8,701 signings. […]