3 d. ago Federal loan keeps Alberta rail expansion on track after Dow pauses megaproject at terminal

'We're growing as a direct result of the entire region growing simultaneously'

Economics

4 d. ago Oil Climbs as Traders Weigh Trump’s Tariff Threats, Doha Strike

Oil climbed for a third session as investors weighed President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats on Russian crude buyers and the possible fallout from Israel’s strike in Doha targeting Hamas’ leadership.

Economics

4 d. ago How tariffs could force Apple to raise prices for iPhones, other products

Trump's trade war and tariff pressures may have overshadowed Apple's annual product unveiling, which features the iPhone 17 and accessories.

Technology

5 d. ago Alberta tech company draws funding from National Bank, Shopify for cryptocurrency

The slate of backers will point Canada in a similar direction to its G7 allies on cryptocurrency

Society

5 d. ago Investment Stall to Keep South Africa Growth Below 2%, BER Says

South Africa must hasten long-delayed economic reforms and overhaul state-owned companies to escape a prolonged period of subpar growth, according to the Bureau for Economic Research.

Other

9 d. ago Deerfoot construction: Added lanes, new bridges promise traffic relief

Construction on Alberta's busiest freeway has been on the go since 2023. Here's a look at what's done — and what's still to come

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1 week ago Carney Sends Envoys to DC After ‘Very Constructive’ Trump Call

Mark Carney said Canada and the US are in negotiations to resolve issues in tariff-hit sectors after a “very constructive” conversation with President Donald Trump on Monday evening.

Transport

1 week ago Extendicare workers across Alberta to hold day of action events

CUPE members call for better wages in long-term care sector EDMONTON, AB — CUPE members working at Extendicare long-term care facilities will hold day of action events in six communities tomorrow to call for higher wages and better working conditions. Media are welcome to attend. Bonnyville, AB 4:00-6:00 pm Splash Park, 4001 41 St. Fort […]

Society

1 week ago Humanoid robots showcase skills at Ancient Olympia. But they’re on a long road to catch up to AI

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece (AP) — With jerky determination, robots played soccer, wowed children with shadow-boxing skills and shot arrows on Monday at the birthplace of the Olympic Games. As they shuffled and occasionally froze for a battery change, their creators and futurologists debated the central question of when robots will be ready to tidy closets […]

Events

1 week ago Some Indigenous businesses halt exports to U.S. despite long

Some small Indigenous businesses are halting shipments to the U.S. in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariff regime despite historic trade ties.

Economics

2 w. ago Varcoe: 'The message is loud and clear': Calgary to host Ottawa's major projects office, led by energy industry executive Dawn Farrell

Danielle Smith and other Alberta business leaders are pleased with Dawn Farrell at the helm of the the federal government’s new Major Projects Office

Politics

2 w. ago Future of bustling Toronto nightlife spot in question after address listed for sale

A Toronto Italian restaurant that's become a popular nightlife hotspot is going up for sale. Is it time for the city to say goodbye?If you've gone out on King West any time within the past three years, there’s a good chance that you ended up at (or in line to enter) Pizza Wine Disco.Over its short, three-year tenure, the Italian restaurant that transforms into a lively bar after dark has become a staple on the scene, packed to the rafters weekend after weekend with pizza-fuelled party people.Sure, its clientele seems a little more eager to lean into the "disco" aspect of its offerings, but Pizza Wine Disco also operates as a full-service restaurant with an enthusiastic fan base in its own right.Being the juggernaut of the Toronto nightlife scene, it is, not to mention one backed by Liberty Entertainment Group (LEG), the hospitality group behind the likes of DaNico, Don Alfonso 1890 and Paris Texas, it came as a shock wh...

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2 w. ago Small parcels to U.S. in limbo as Trump moves to end tariff exemption

WASHINGTON — An approaching U.S. deadline to end tariff exemptions on small parcels has tripped up global deliveries to the world’s biggest economy, with businesses halting shipments to American consumers and mulling price hikes. Come Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is abolishing a rule that allows packages valued at $800 or below to enter […]

Economics

2 w. ago Trump killed a tariff exemption for small shipments and now Canadian businesses are scrambling

Thousands of entrepreneurs are looking for U.S. warehouse space, but they’ve only been given a few weeks

Economics

2 w. ago Mexico says it’s suspending postal shipments to the US over latest tariff confusion

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico said Wednesday its postal service was suspending package shipments to the United States ahead of an end to the exemption on tariff duties for low-value packages by the Trump administration. The announcement follows similar moves by postal services from the European Union and several other countries to pause shipping as […]

Economics

2 w. ago Smith calls Alberta slaughterhouse accused of exploiting foreign workers ‘positive example’ for other businesses

'I've been to Brooks six or seven times this year ... and the number one issue there is people can't find work,' said Bragg

Society

2 w. ago Tariff exemption scrapped by Trump could mean higher costs for shoppers, trouble for retailers

De-minimis rule allowed low-value packages worth less than $800 to imported duty-free

Economics

2 w. ago US Tariffs Rattle Indian Exporters, Fueling Calls for Support

Indian exporters hit by President Donald Trump’s 50% tariff say they can’t survive without government support, as calls for relief grow.

Economics

2 w. ago India Braces for 50% Tariff Shock as Trump’s Levies Set to Land

The US will slap a crushing 50% tariff on some Indian goods starting Wednesday — the highest in Asia — as President Donald Trump presses ahead with the levies to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil.

Economics

3 w. ago Banks head into Q3 results with high valuations, overhang of economic uncertainty

TORONTO — Canadian bank stocks are riding high after largely shrugging off economic concerns, but analysts are starting to wonder if their third-quarter results coming next week will test optimism around the sector. After losing ground along with the rest of the stock market in early April following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements, the […]

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