Canola and Grain Prices Close Mixed Across Markets
Winnipeg closing futures show Canola up 0.70 to 503 and 0.50 to 502.70 for March. Barley remains steady with Dec and Mar contracts at 215 and 220, May through Oct at 225. Wheat and durum prices listed for St Lawrence and Thunder Bay selects include 399.45 for Jaw, 533.37 for durum, and barley grades 462.00 and 374.00 for select 6 and 2 row. Monday’s estimated volume reported at 193,460 tonnes for canola and barley.
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Global Markets Close Higher With Mixed Currency Moves
Major indices gain as US Dow and S&P rise while Nasdaq climbs. TSX posts modest gains but TSX Venture slips. Currencies show slight moves with the Pound and Euro weaker against the Canadian dollar. Commodities edge higher for crude and gold dips while silver and natural gas fluctuate.
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Wind project assets sold to UEG Green Energy
Shear Wind Inc reports a revised deal to sell the Willow Ridge wind project assets near Fort Macleod Alberta to UEG Green Energy Solutions Alberta Inc for US dollars with a closing expected by January 12. The wind energy company, based in Halifax, says the asset package includes land rights and related assets and revises a previous September 22 agreement with AEG Windt Resources Inc. which was wound up in October.
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Chiefs push housing link to First Nations education summit
Ottawa chiefs warn Harper's winter meeting with First Nations must address housing and living conditions alongside education. Six Nations leader Bill Montour says a safe home is crucial for learning and health, citing Attawapiskat and families like Jade Kataquapit. Aboriginal Affairs Minister Duncan promises emergency shelter and home renovations.
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Mounties in TasER case face perjury charges in Canada
Four RCMP officers who confronted Robert Dziekanski at Vancouver airport face perjury indictments. The officers testified at the public inquiry into Dziekanski’s death in 2007 after being tasered several times. Trial dates are planned for autumn 2012 and 2013.
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Cpl
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