Bank Interest Rate

Bank of Canada Increases Interest Rate. First Time In Seven Years

This week the Bank of Canada raised its interest rates from 0.50% to 0.75%.  The decision explained in full in the Bank Of Canada Official Statement was not entirely unexpected and is a good sign for the economy of Canada as a whole. Although it may cause an uncomfortable pinch … Read More

Map, Striking North Korea

Pentagon Nuclear Strategist: Striking North Korea “Mistake”

A “bloody nose” is the term used when military strategists talk about carrying out a preventative, limited attack on military equipment or structures in order to dissuade a country from their current course of action.  The people who propose the plan hope it would force Kim Jong Un to rethink his … Read More

Wind Farm on Island

Dutch to Build Wind Farm on Artificial Island

A new study from the Dutch power company TenneT says their new wind farm location could cost billions of Euros less than other wind power projects.  The farm would be rated at a maximum of 30GW (more than double the output of all current wind farms put together in Europe).  … Read More

Solar Energy Proving Itself Worth Investing In

There is a reason we do not get all our energy from renewable sources yet.  Cost is always at the top of the list and unfortunately, renewable energy often requires special equipment for power production and distribution that drives the price up.  However, the price of solar panels has dropped … Read More

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