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682,060 Student Permits in 2023: Did the Canadian Government Even Vet Applications?

According to data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Canada issued 682,060 international study permits in 2023, raising questions about the thoroughness of the vetting process.  As X user Darshan Maharaja points out, this staggering number translates to approximately 2,728 permits issued per working day, or 341 per hour, assuming a standard 8-hour workday. […]

Ex-Tenet Reporter Claims YouTube Ban, But He Deleted His Own Channel

Last week, conservative video creator and former Tenet Media reporter Tayler Hansen cried foul after claiming YouTube permanently banned his channel. But as the smoke clears, the situation appears to be less about censorship and more about Hansen pulling a stunt to drum up sympathy—and viewers—for his new channel on Rumble. On September 6, Hansen […]

Oil Prices Rebound as US Inventories Drop and Hurricane Francine Threatens Production

Crude prices experienced a rebound of over 1% on Wednesday, partially recovering from the previous day’s losses. This upturn was primarily driven by a combination of factors, including a decrease in US crude inventories and concerns about potential supply disruptions due to Hurricane Francine. According to sources citing the American Petroleum Institute’s latest weekly report, […]

Florida’s Condo Crisis: Rising Costs and New Regulations Spark Exodus Fears

Florida’s condominium market is experiencing unprecedented challenges that could lead to a significant exodus of owners and a potential market crash. The situation stems from a combination of factors, including skyrocketing homeowner association (HOA) fees, new safety regulations, and soaring insurance premiums. The catalyst for these changes was the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers […]

Snowline Gold Intersects 6.0 g/t Gold Over 101 Meters at Valley Deposit

Snowline Gold Corp. (TSXV: SGD) has announced the results from its 2024 drilling campaign at the Valley deposit within the Rogue Project, located in the mineral-rich Yukon Territory, Canada. Among the notable discoveries, Hole V-24-078 returned a striking assay of 4.05 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over a 244.9-meter interval, including 101.0 meters of 6.0 […]

US Pays $3 Billion Daily in Debt Interest as National Debt Soars Past $35 Trillion

A new analysis by global asset management firm Apollo reveals that the United States is paying an average of $3 billion daily in interest on its national debt, which currently exceeds $35 trillion. This staggering figure underscores the gravity of the nation’s fiscal challenges, as the debt continues to grow at an alarming rate. The […]

Heliostar Metals Secures $10M in Debt Facilities to Fund Mexican Gold Asset Acquisition

Heliostar Metals (TSXV: HSTR) has announced it has arranged two debt facilities totaling up to $10 million to support its acquisition of key production assets in Mexico. The financing will help Heliostar complete its purchase of a portfolio of gold assets previously owned by Argonaut Gold and transition from a development-stage company into a producing […]

DOE Secures 3.4 Million Barrels of Oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve

The US Department of Energy has awarded contracts for the acquisition of over 3.4 million barrels of crude oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).  This purchase, scheduled for delivery from January to March 2025 to the Bryan Mound site, follows a Request for Proposal announced in August 2024. It marks the second solicitation for […]

Ivanhoe Mines Strikes Deal With Zambia to Kickstart Copper Exploration

Zambia, already renowned for its abundant copper resources, has taken a significant step toward advancing its global copper production ambitions through a newly-formed partnership with Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN). The mining firm announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Zambian Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, setting the stage for Ivanhoe […]

Air Canada and Pilots Still at Odds, Airline Plans for Possible Shutdown

Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline, is bracing for a possible operational shutdown as negotiations with its pilots’ union reach a critical juncture.  The company announced on Monday that it is finalizing contingency plans to suspend most of its operations due to ongoing talks with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents over 5,200 pilots […]