18 h. ago City of Kelowna reaping the economic benefits brought on by the Brier Cup

The event delivered a direct economic impact of $15.2 million and a total impact of $22.7 million, far exceeding expectations.

Other

22 h. ago G7 summit buzz reaches Banff, but not all businesses see a boost

Boosted international attention could benefit local economy in the long term

Politics

6 d. ago Opinion: Oilers playoff run shows the potential of investing in downtown Edmonton

Any story about Edmonton nowadays has to include the Oilers — even when it’s about the economy and downtown revitalization. The team’s playoff runs bring huge benefits: Last year, Edmonton saw $280 million in extra economic activity. And the impact continues — recent Moneris data shows restaurant spending near Rogers Place surged as much as […]

Economics

7 d. ago AI minister says focus is more on economic benefits, less on regulation

Canada's first ever AI minister, Evan Solomon, said Canada will move away from "over-indexing on warnings and regulation" to make sure the economy benefits from AI.

Politics

1 week ago Canada’s domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: Report

OTTAWA — Canada’s tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the United States and spend their travel dollars closer to home this year. In a report released May 29, the Conference Board of Canada estimates the net economic benefit for the domestic tourism sector could be as high as $8.8 billion. […]

Economics

2 w. ago Economic benefits of breaking down provincial trade barriers overestimated, says HEC report

Canadian companies have not been competitive enough to overcome hurdles associated with distance and market size

Economics

2 w. ago HAUBRICH: Canadians want Carney to focus on gun smuggling, not gun bans

Most Canadians want Prime Minister Mark Carney to focus on stopping illegal guns from getting into Canada, instead of taking firearms from licensed Canadian gun owners through Ottawa’s so-called gun ban and buyback.  Recent Leger polling shows 55% of Canadians think the best way to reduce gun crime in Canada is to focus on stopping the smuggling […]

Events

2 w. ago HILL: Provincial pension plan may mean big savings for Albertans

Several analyses show that due to Alberta’s demographic and economic factors, Alberta workers would receive the same retirement benefits under a provincial pension plan but pay lower contribution rates compared to what they currently pay...

Other

3 w. ago King Charles III set to deliver throne speech outlining Carney’s vision

Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government's immediate focus will be on affordability measures, such as quickly passing the tax cut he promised during the campaign.

Transport

3 w. ago Concerns grow over loss of major Vernon event, economic benefits

After 12 years, organizers of the Okanagan Military Tattoo have called it quits, pointing a lot of the blame at the city and its decision to jack up rents at city-owned facilities.

Politics