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.

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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 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...

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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.

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