Thin ice risk rises as December warms in Thunder Bay area
Environment Canada notes a record warm month before a cold spell. Provincial police urge caution for ice anglers as temperatures drop, with ice thickness varying on Cush Lake and Whitefish Lake. Authorities cite El Nino effects and low December precipitation in Thunder Bay.
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Canadians face higher costs as inflation cools in 2024
The Bank of Canada exits 2023 with five percent rates and signals potential cuts in 2024 as high borrowing costs curb investment and spending. Desjardins projects inflation around 3.1 percent now, while mortgage renewals and unemployment rise, risking slower growth and a mild recession in early 2024.
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Potash surge drives Keefer Terminal’s 2023 boom
Keefer Terminal reports record potash exports and rising overall cargo, with October leading a year of 20 percent volume growth over 2022. CEO Chris Heikkinen highlights stronger ship visits, a shift to more seaworthy cargo, and rail upgrades to handle steel pipe, rail, and fertilizer.
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