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4 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments AverageVancouverite
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a state of emergency after a powerplant operated by Norilsk-Taymyr Energy Company, a division of the Norilsk Nickel company, reported that nearly 20,000 tonnes of diesel fuel spilled following the collaps...
3 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments AverageVancouverite
With officials figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing that the nation's economy shrank by about 0.3% in the first quarter of 2020 and will also shrink in the second quarter of the year, Australia is set to enter its first economic r...
1 Jun 2020 1 minute read 0 comments AverageVancouverite
At least 14 people are confirmed dead after tropical storm Amanda brought strong winds, torrential downpours, floods, and landslides to El Salvador. According to local media, thousands of homes were severely damaged or destroyed, infrastructure suffe...
31 May 2020 1 minute read 2 comments AverageVancouverite
The Greek Minister of Tourism, Harry Theoharis, announced that starting on June 15th, 2020, the nation will be re-opening its doors to travelers from 29 nations including 16 European Union nations. He stated that Greece's aim is to "be able to welcom...
29 May 2020 1 minute read 0 comments AverageVancouverite
The South Korean Ministry of Education announced that due to the largest spike of Covid-19 Coronavirus cases in about 2 months, 251 schools in the city of Bucheon have been forced to close while another 117 schools in the neighboring capital city of...
27 May 2020 1 minute read 0 comments AverageVancouverite
Boeing stated that as the travel industry continues to suffer from the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic, over 12,000 jobs will be cut. One of the largest American manufacturers will be laying off 6,770 U.S. employees this week, with about an additional...
27 May 2020 1 minute read 0 comments AverageVancouverite
Spain has begun 10 days of official national mourning lasting until June 5th, 2020, for Covid-19 coronavirus victims. Starting on Wednesday, May 27th, all flags on public buildings and naval vessels will be flown at half mast for 10 days to pay tribu...
25 May 2020 1 minute read 0 comments AverageVancouverite
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that all non-essential retail stores in England will be allowed to re-open starting from June 15th, 2020, though retailers must adhere to new guidelines set to protect both shoppers and workers from the Covid-19...
24 May 2020 1 minute read 0 comments AverageVancouverite
Operations at the Mponeng mine in South Africa, the world's deepest gold mine, have been halted after 164 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus. The mine was operating at about 50% capacity after resuming operations last month after being close...
24 May 2020 1 minute read 0 comments AverageVancouverite
The Australian west coast is experiencing a powerful storm after remnants of tropical cyclone Mangga interacted with a cold front, generating torrential rains, strong winds, and storm surges of up to 8 meters (26 feet). According to the Australian Bu...
