34 h. ago Upset customers assaulting, threatening NB Power workers because of rate increases

NB Power says employees have reported an increase in physical threats and "verbal assaults." The utility says no one should feel unsafe while doing their job.

Society

4 d. ago New report shows Calgary's downtown office vacancy rate climbs back above 30%

The effect of increased oilpatch consolidation continues to be felt in Calgary’s downtown office market, with the vacancy rate for these buildings climbing back above 30 per cent during the first three months of the year. A report released Monday by commercial real estate firm CBRE Ltd. found the downtown office vacancy rate increased during […]

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2 w. ago Regina City Council approves 2025 budget with 7.33% mill rate increase

After four long days of discussions around the horseshoe in Henry Baker Hall, Regina City Council has officially finalized the 2025 Budget.

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2 w. ago Vaughn Palmer: Victoria trampling on Utilities Commission's independence, again

The commission was told to approve a rate increase dictated by the very utility it is supposed to be regulating

Society

2 w. ago True Achieves Highest Growth Rate Among Top 10 Executive Search Firms

PHILADELPHIA — True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, achieved the highest growth rate, with a remarkable 15.1% increase, among the top 10 executive search firms in the Hunt Scanlon Media rankings. The sixth largest and most innovative firm in the industry, True, is recognized by Hunt Scanlon for its consistent performance […]

Economics

2 w. ago Canadian farmland values rise nine per cent, but rate of growth on a downward trend

Average Canadian farmland values continued their more than 30-year streak of increases last year, but Farm Credit Canada says the rate of growth is slowing and trade disruptions could further dent them. The Crown corporation, which provides financing and other services to the agriculture industry, said in a report Tuesday that the average value of […]

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2 w. ago B.C. Hydro rates to increase 3.75 per cent each of next two years

"We must take urgent action to protect British Columbians from the uncertainty posed by rising costs while building a strong, robust and resilient electricity system for the benefit of B.C.’s long-term energy independence," said Energy Minister Adrian Dix in a news conference Monday.

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3 w. ago Alberta at odds with its biggest craft brewery, Big Rock, after substantial beer tax hike

Big Rock, founded in 1985, is facing a sudden 22 per cent increase to the fees it pays after a new tax rate was introduced — that largely has no impact on any other craft brewer.

Economics

3 w. ago Alberta at odds with Calgary craft brewery after substantial beer tax hike

Big Rock Brewery is facing a sudden 22 per cent increase to the fees it pays the province after a new rate was introduced last month

Economics