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Provencher Park eyed for new aquatic centre

Provencher Park may be the next site for a new aquatic centre.

  • Provencher Park in St. Boniface considered for new aquatic center.
  • Park currently hosts free outdoor Provencher Pool.
  • Development estimated cost $18-21 million with funding approved for 2025-31.

Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?

President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.

  • President Trump proposes using Venezuelan oil to refill U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
  • Deal would give U.S. government majority stake in 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves.
  • Oil from Venezuela is heavier, requiring conversion before use; replenishment could take years.

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