23 h. ago Letters: Edmonton city council throws fiscal restraint out the window

Are you happy with the 2026 city budget? Vote in our daily poll! Regarding the latest Edmonton budget. City council all campaigned on controlling spending. The mayor said he would make hard decisions, the only hard thing he did was to up taxes. Hope the people who believed his b.s. are happy. There are so […]

Transport

3 d. ago Keith Gerein: Edmonton's new council faces some of its first sticky issues on finances, infill and climate

With Edmonton’s civic election now six weeks in the rear-view mirror, it is a good moment to reflect on a few issues that had a big presence in the campaign, those that didn’t, and how some from both categories are now playing out with the new council. In that first category, taxes and city finances […]

Society

7 d. ago Keith Gerein: UCP ideological myopia costs Edmonton another safe consumption site, at the worst possible time

Following the 2021 shutdown of the site at Boyle Street Community Services, the UCP government now intends to close the facility at the Royal Alexandra Hospital before Christmas

Economics

1 week ago Keith Gerein: Despite another grim city budget, Edmonton may be closer to ending its financial funk

Though it’s hard to see, there is a hint of sunlight glimmering behind what otherwise appears to be another gloomy Edmonton city budget. The biggest dark cloud in the way is obviously the proposed 6.4 per cent tax hike for 2026, which comes on the heels of 5.7 per cent and 8.9 per cent increases, respectively, in the last two years. That’s tough for […]

Other

2 w. ago These Canadian bank accounts were just ranked the best for 2026

It can be overwhelming to research the best bank accounts in Canada to sign up for, with companies offering different perks and features.Whether you're a student or newcomer looking for the best bank accounts in Canada to meet your requirements, then look no further than the latest award-winning banks. Online financial platform Ratehub has released its 2026 Personal Finance Awards list, which features some noteworthy winners."Whether you're a cautious saver aiming to boost your returns or an investor focused on growing your portfolio, while keeping fees low, this year's award winners can help you get closer to your financial goals," reads the report.The awards list highlights the best banking and investment accounts across 13 categories to help Canadians decide which one is the right fit.Best Chequing AccountWinner: EQ Bank Personal AccountEQ Bank earns the title of best chequing account thanks to its flexibility and ability to earn interest, whi...

Economics

2 w. ago Keith Gerein: Better Edmonton's political survival must start by bettering itself

All but one of the council incumbents were re-elected, many by significantly larger margins.

Politics

3 w. ago Manulife to enter India insurance market as part of diversification refocus

TORONTO — Manulife Financial Corp. is looking both further afield and closer to home as it charts a refreshed course for the years ahead. The insurance giant says it plans to enter the insurance market in India to capitalize on rapid growth in one of the world’s largest economies, while at the same time it […]

Economics

3 w. ago Keith Gerein: As Canada gets set for major investments, it's time for Edmonton to get greedy

To get the obvious out of the way, the deficit-heavy federal budget unveiled last week — despite some potentially good news for investments in Edmonton — was not the funding game-changer that Canadian cities have been demanding since, well, forever. Mayor Andrew Knack acknowledged as much in his lukewarm reaction to the budget, though it’s hard to imagine he […]

Politics