Scott Powell

2 months ago | renxhomes.ca | Tyler Choi |Don Wilcox |Scott Powell

A 25-basis-point cut to the overnight interest rate to three per cent by the Bank of Canada (BoC) is a move expected to continue waking up Canada's unsettled housing sector. The sixth consecutive trimming to the interest rate, it reflects progress on bringing down inflation to the central bank’s target range around two per cent, anxiety over promised tariffs on Canadian exports from the U.S., and a forecast for modest GDP growth of 1.8 per cent in 2025 and 2026.

Jan 2, 2025 | wealthandpoverty.center | Scott Powell

Across cultures throughout human history, people have sought to flee oppression and escape persecution. A recurring theme in Western classical literature and in modern classics such as Superman and Disney originals, which revolve around the struggle between good and evil, is the need and critical role for a rescuer or savior. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of the messiah, the ultimate rescuer and savior for mankind who would vanquish evil, oppression, and falsehood once and for all.

Dec 31, 2024 | wtnh.com | Scott Powell

GLASTONBURY, Conn (WTNH) — Emergency crews responded to Rte 2 in Glastonbury for a serious crash Tuesday night. According to the Connecticut State Police and Department of Transportation, Rte 2 Westbound is closed between exits 11 and 10 due to a single-vehicle crash that happened around 9:14 p.m. Troop H responded to the scene where a vehicle went off the roadway and into the woods. Serious injuries were reported. Check back in for further details once available.

Dec 31, 2024 | wtnh.com | Scott Powell

HARTFORD, Conn (WTNH) — Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting Tuesday evening after a victim arrived at the CT Children’s Medical Center. Around 7:28 p.m. police responded to the hospital where a male victim arrived for treatment following a report of gunfire. Police have said the area of the incident has not yet been determined. The victim, a male in his twenties, was alert and conscious upon arrival. Police said the victim was uncooperative with the investigation.

Dec 24, 2024 | wtnh.com | Scott Powell

(WTNH) –Three Connecticut Starbucks locations saw workers striking Tuesday against the company. In a statement sent to News 8, a representative with Starbucks Workers United stated that they are on strike because Starbucks has walked back its commitment to negotiate a union contract by the end of the year by refusing to make a good-faith offer in wages and benefits.