20 h. ago China’s Fish Farmers Face Higher Food Costs After Canada Tariffs

Fish food could be one of the more obscure casualties of a world fighting over trade, disrupting a supply chain that runs from the North American prairies to the thousands of fish farms that dot China’s rivers, lakes and deltas.

Economics

4 d. ago Buy a share of Downtown Edmonton's Alberta Block building? Co

"We really see Alberta Block as a really nice cornerstone to a portfolio that could have a variety of different risk appetites."

Other

5 d. ago Norway Delays First Rate Cut of Cycle After Inflation Pickup

Norway’s central bank delayed a long-communicated cut in borrowing costs until later this year as officials responded to a flare-up in inflation.

Economics

5 d. ago Edmonton businesses say city permit delays costing them thousands: ‘I’m running out of money’

Business owners are expressing frustration over permit delays with the City of Edmonton and some say they feel set up for failure.

Economics

1 week ago Canada changing work permit rules for international students

Canada is changing rules surrounding work permit eligibility for international students once again.A new update allows more international students in Canada to meet the eligibility criteria for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).Previously, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that the eligibility criteria for PGWPs were being changed. These changes, effective Nov. 1, 2024, meant that graduating students applying for a work permit would only be eligible if they graduated from a list of approved programs.Now, IRCC has changed those requirements.In a recent update, the IRCC stated that graduates from university bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs no longer have to meet the field-of-study requirement. Removing these restrictions makes it easier for students to apply for a work permit upon graduating.These changes significantly impact graduates applying for a work permit after Nov. 1, 2024.In an email statement, an IRCC representative stated, "...

Society

3 w. ago Industrial Heartland attracting investment to Edmonton region through co

Alberta's Industrial Heartland "makes the entire region around Edmonton more economically attractive to other businesses and industries." This is Part Two of Postmedia's How Canada Wins series.

Culture

3 w. ago 'I love this deal!': Hockey world reacts to Edmonton Oilers trading for rugged forward

The Edmonton Oilers made a significant deal, bringing in rugged forward Trent Frederic from the Boston Bruins for picks and prospect Shane LaChance. Here is Cult of Hockey writer Bruce McCurdy’s full report. And here’s how the hockey world reacted to the deal: The Daily Faceoff’s  Frank Seravalli @frank_seravalli Trade details: To Oilers: C Trent […]

Sport

4 w. ago Calgary unveils housing chief amid surge in development permits after city

According to the City of Calgary, there was a 271-per cent jump in development permit applications for rowhouses after city-wide rezoning was implemented in 2024.

Sport