7 hours ago Alberta premier, energy minister defend pay raises for AER board members

The NDP accused the UCP of rewarding its friends in oil and gas, while the government defended the raises as necessary with costs being covered by the industry

Politics

9 hours ago Neighbours grapple with townhouse explosion aftermath, say gas odour strong prior to blast

The day after a powerful explosion and fire destroyed a Mahogany-area townhouse and damaged others, neighbours were coming to terms with its aftermath. And some of those in close proximity to the destruction say they smelled a potent natural gas odour just before the blast that occurred shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday at the Park […]

Events

11 hours ago Flames shoot through roof of east London home as firefighters battle blaze

Firefighters battle a blaze at a home in east London that they said had extended into a neighbouring house.

Events

15 hours ago ExxonMobil could partner up with Eni and Total to jointly develop natural gas deposits off Cyprus

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — ExxonMobil could partner up with a consortium composed of Eni of Italy and Total of France to jointly develop gas deposits they’ve discovered close to each other off Cyprus’ southern coast, the Cypriot energy minister said Friday. Minister George Papanastasiou said ExxonMobil is in talks with the Eni-Total consortium on working […]

Sport

15 hours ago Oil & Gas Virtual Investor Conference: Presentations Now Available for Online Viewing

Company Executives Share Vision and Answer Questions Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series, today announced the presentations from the Oil & Gas Virtual Investor Conference, held November 21st are now available for online viewing. REGISTER NOW AT: The company presentations […]

Culture

17 hours ago Letters November 22, 2024: ‘Trudeau can’t see how privileged he truly is.’

BACK TO REALITY Justin Trudeau’s comments about families and climate change (“Time for a carbon tax election,” Jerry Agar, Nov. 19) are typical of the ‘insulated’ — those protected from reality by position (usually academia, public office or service) or by wealth (often derived from oil and gas, such as Trudeau’s). It’s amazing how many, […]

Politics

23 hours ago Lights Dim at Giant Russian LNG Construction Facility as Energy Sanctions Bite

Activity appears to have slumped at Russia’s only construction yard for liquefied natural gas modules, another sign of how Western sanctions are thwarting the country’s ambition to become a top player in this key energy market.

Events

23 hours ago Nigerians Are Switching Cars to Compressed Natural Gas After Petrol Prices Surge

Long queues of cars are a common sight at petrol stations across Nigeria, but for some drivers turning to compressed natural gas, pumps are becoming a thing of the past.

Economics

24 hours ago An old 1800s Toronto apothecary turned house is up for sale at over $4 million

How often do you get the chance to call an old apothecary home? Almost never!But today could be your day because tucked away in the vibrant and eclectic Queen West neighbourhood is an 1890s corner store apothecary that's been transformed into a stylish duplex.  Right from the jump, 197 Argyle St. makes you take notice. The original apothecary entrance. With the original apothecary entrance that has been lovingly preserved, you feel like you’ve stepped into a Victorian-era postcard. An open-concept floor plan in one of the apartments. But once you step inside, the old building is all fresh and contemporary with touches of charm and character from its historical past. Original tin ceilings and stained glass add character. Original 14-foot tin ...

Economics