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More Canadians Turning to ChatGPT for Money Advice Than Seeking Professional Help
One in seven Canadians used AI for financial advice last year, while far fewer access free professional counselling....
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Southern Alberta Gas Pumps Drain Wallets as Energy Crisis Bites
Southern Alberta families and workers face mounting pressure as fuel prices surge. At a busy Lethbridge gas station,...
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Ottawa Backs Alberta Defence Sector with $9.3 Million Investment
Ottawa invests $9.3 million in six Alberta defence and manufacturing firms, boosting drone technology, Arctic...
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Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady at 2.25% — What It Means for Your Wallet
Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% for the fourth time. Oil price volatility continues to shape Canadian monetary...
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Geography and Politics: How Alberta's Oil and Quebec's Dairy Reveal Canada's Economic Divide
A Calgary reader argues Canada's economic priorities are shaped by resource geography—and wonders how different the...
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Bank of Canada Pauses Rate Changes as Oil Surge and US Trade Tensions Create Economic Crossroads
Bank of Canada holds rates steady at 2.25% as surging oil prices and US trade tensions create economic uncertainty....
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Ottawa's Surprise Budget Boost Fuelled by Oil Surge — But Alberta's Oil Patch Remains Cautiously Optimistic
Ottawa's fiscal update shows $11.5B improvement, but Alberta's oil sector stays cautious pending federal-provincial...
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Shell's $22 Billion ARC Resources Deal Signals Major Turnaround for Canadian Energy Sector
Shell's $22B ARC Resources deal marks a major turnaround for Canada's oilpatch as geopolitical tensions drive...
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Shell's $22-Billion ARC Resources Deal Signals Major Energy Shift for Western Canada
Shell acquires Calgary-based ARC Resources for $22 billion, dramatically expanding natural gas operations in Western...
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Canadian Dollar Losing Its Oil Connection—What It Means for Your Wallet
The loonie's traditional link to oil prices is breaking down. Here's why currency traders are betting against the...
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Alberta's Carbon Tax Threatens Jobs and Investment, Industry Leaders Warn
Alberta economists warn industrial carbon taxes are cutting investment and jobs in the resource sector, urging...
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Alberta's Youth Job Crisis Deepens: Over 100 Applications, Zero Callbacks
Alberta youth report 100+ job rejections as unemployment for 15-24 age group stays near 14%. Over 5,000 attended...
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Oilers Playoff Magic Transforms Edmonton's Bar Scene Into Gold Mine
Oilers playoff games generate massive spending surges in Edmonton bars and restaurants, with some games seeing spending...
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Federal Fuel Tax Suspension Kicks In April 20 as Gas Prices Spike Across Canada
Ottawa suspends federal fuel excise tax from April 20 to Labour Day, cutting 10 cents per litre on gas as Middle East...
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Alberta Travellers Rush to Book Trips Early as Gas Prices Squeeze Holiday Plans
Alberta travellers are booking vacations months ahead as fuel price uncertainty forces a strategic rethink of holiday...