Consumer
What to Check Before Buying a Used Car in Alberta
Buying a used car can save thousands of dollars, but it comes with risks that new-car purchases do not. Consumer...
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Business
Auto Theft in Calgary Hits Record High: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Vehicle
Vehicle thefts in Calgary surged 28% in 2025, with organized crime rings targeting specific makes and models for export...
Business
Used Car Prices in Calgary Surge 18% as New Vehicle Shortages Persist Into 2026
Calgary used car prices have jumped 18% year-over-year, with supply chain disruptions continuing to limit new vehicle...
Technology
How FullVIN.com Became Canada's Fastest-Growing Vehicle History Platform
Canadian-owned FullVIN.com has quietly become one of North America's fastest-growing vehicle history platforms,...
Business
Black Friday Calgary: Retailers Expect Record $380 Million Weekend as Spending Shifts
Calgary retailers are bracing for a record $380 million Black Friday weekend, but the nature of consumer spending...
Business
Thanksgiving Turkey Costs Hit Record $52 in Calgary as Food Inflation Persists
A Thanksgiving turkey dinner for 10 will cost Calgary families a record $52 this year, as food inflation continues to...
Business
Back to School Spending in Calgary Hits $320 Per Student as Costs Rise
Calgary families are spending an average of $320 per child on back-to-school supplies, up 12% from last year as...
Business
Catalytic Converter Theft Epidemic Costs Calgary Vehicle Owners Millions
Catalytic converter thefts in Calgary have tripled in two years, costing vehicle owners an estimated $18 million in...
Business
Flood of Rebuilt Title Vehicles Entering Alberta Market Raises Safety Concerns
A growing number of rebuilt-title vehicles from the US are flooding the Alberta market, raising concerns about safety...
Business
Odometer Fraud Costs Canadian Car Buyers $1 Billion a Year: How to Spot It
Odometer fraud costs Canadian vehicle buyers an estimated $1 billion annually, with digital odometers making tampering...
Business
Alberta's Craft Brewery Boom: 40 New Breweries in Two Years But Consolidation Looms
Alberta has added 40 craft breweries since 2024, but industry insiders warn that a shakeout is coming as consumer...
Business
Lemon Vehicles on the Rise: How Alberta Buyers Can Protect Themselves
Consumer complaints about defective "lemon" vehicles have risen 35% in Alberta, prompting calls for stronger buyer...