Friday, May 01, 2009
Lock Tease
First it was reported that the Soo would finally get a new "superlock". See: Construction of superlock to begin in June
But then the Army Corps of Engineers decided not to fund the project. See: Army Corps shocks shipping industry by rejecting lock project
However, it appears construction of new coffer dams will proceed this summer.
But then the Army Corps of Engineers decided not to fund the project. See: Army Corps shocks shipping industry by rejecting lock project
However, it appears construction of new coffer dams will proceed this summer.
Labels: locks, money, St. Marys River
Friday, September 21, 2007
Have You Held Onto Your Loonies?
Ah yes, the Good times are here again - just like 1976 - record high oil prices and 1 US dollar is worth 1 Candian dollar. Maybe that jar of Canadian money that I keep for trips across the border from Neebish Island will be worth a lot more than I thought.
CNBC - US, Canada finance ministers dodge dollar parity question
CNBC - US, Canada finance ministers dodge dollar parity question
