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Oil Price Volatility Sparks Debate Over Energy Independence in Calgary

Calgary residents discuss energy independence and fuel cost impacts as global oil price volatility affects...

Ontario Projects $13.8 Billion Deficit as Trade Wars and Global Conflicts Strain Provincial Finances

Ontario projects $13.8B deficit, $6B higher than fall forecast, as trade wars and global conflicts strain provincial...

U.S. Mortgage Rates Soar to Five-Month High, Threatening Canadian Housing Market

U.S. mortgage rates hit 6.43%, the highest in five months, as geopolitical tensions drive up borrowing costs and dampen...

Tax Refunds Becoming Financial Lifeline for Growing Number of Canadians

New EQ Bank survey shows more Canadians are using tax refunds for everyday expenses and debt payments rather than...

Fraser Institute warns $170 carbon tax would cost Alberta 10,000 jobs, $1,730 per worker

Fraser Institute study projects 10,000 job losses and $1,730 annual wage reduction for Alberta workers if carbon tax...

Calgary Gas Prices Have Already Surged by 60 Cents in the Last Few Weeks

Calgary gasoline prices have surged approximately 60 cents per litre in three weeks, climbing from $1.35 to $1.95 on...

Alberta Economy Shows Resilience One Year After Trump Tariffs Sparked Canada-US Trade War

Alberta's economy has shown remarkable resilience one year after Trump's tariffs sparked a Canada-US trade war, with...

Calgary Tech Sector Posts Record $4.2 Billion in Revenue as AI Startups Lead the Charge

Calgary's technology sector generated a record $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025, driven by artificial intelligence...

Used Car Prices in Calgary Surge 18% as New Vehicle Shortages Persist Into 2026

Used car prices in Calgary have surged 18% over the past year due to ongoing new vehicle shortages. The average...

Alberta's Craft Brewery Boom: 40 New Breweries in Two Years, but Consolidation Looms

Alberta's craft brewing industry has exploded with 40 new breweries opening in two years, but industry experts warn...

Calgary Food Truck Industry Booms With 280 Licensed Operators

Calgary's food truck industry has exploded to 280 licensed operators, representing a 40 per cent increase from 2024....

Calgary Stampede 2026 Economic Impact Expected to Exceed $600 Million

The Calgary Stampede is projected to generate over $600 million in economic impact for Calgary in 2026, representing a...

Calgary's Restaurant Scene Ranks Among Top 5 in North America for Growth

Calgary's restaurant industry has secured a spot among the top five fastest-growing culinary markets in North America,...

Calgary's Economy Surged 4.1% in 2025 Despite Global Economic Headwinds

Calgary's economy expanded by 4.1% in 2025, outpacing national growth as energy sector recovery and tech...

Shockwave of War Is Rippling Through the Global Economy