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U.S. grains: Soybean, corn futures hit one-month highs as crude oil soars

U.S. soybean and corn futures rose on Thursday to one-month highs, spurred by a jump in crude oil following U.S. sanctions on ...
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Salmon farming transforms a remote First Nations community

Some of the most successful salmon farms are located at Klemtu, home of the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation, on B.C.’s central ...
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North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Solid gains for oilseeds, grains

Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were supported by rising crude oil prices after the United States and European Union imposed new sanctions on Russian oil and gas. As a result, crude ...
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Canadian financial close: C$ holds steady Thursday

The Canadian dollar held steady on Thursday, despite strong gains in crude oil. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7146 or US$1=C$1.3993, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7145 or ...