Alberta
Blame Game: Alberta's Political Finger-Pointing Misses Real Economic Questions
Alberta leaders blame Ottawa for economic pain, but experts say the full story involves global markets, industry...
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Alberta Scraps Gas Tax for Three Months — Here's What You'll Save at the Pump
Alberta suspends provincial gas tax for three months starting October 1, saving drivers 13 cents per litre after public...
Local
Calgary Facing Massive Property Tax Spike: 20% Increase Looms if Council Funds All 2027 Budget Requests
Calgary could face a 20.2% property tax increase in 2027 if council approves all department funding requests,...
Canada
Quebec Election Heats Up Over Housing and Cost of Living as Parties Clash on Affordability
Quebec party leaders clash over housing affordability and cost of living as election campaign enters day four, with...
Local
Back-to-School Crunch: Calgary Parents Scrambling as Supply Costs Soar
With back-to-school costs up again, 91% of Calgary parents report rising expenses. Charities step in to help 2,000...
Canada
Canada's Inflation Climbs to 3% in July as Gas Prices Surge Again
Canada's inflation rate climbed to 3% in July as Middle East tensions pushed gas prices higher. Grocery relief was...
Alberta
Alberta Won't Budge on Gas Tax Cut as Ottawa Faces Pressure to Extend Federal Fuel Relief
Alberta refuses to commit to a gas tax cut despite federal pressure to extend fuel relief. Province says it will...
Local
Alberta Small Businesses Sound Alarm as Costs Squeeze Growth and Confidence Plummets
Alberta small business confidence hits 54.2% as costs spike and closures outpace openings. An 'entrepreneurial drought'...
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Alberta Taxpayers Question Fairness of Federal Benefit Programs: Who Really Qualifies?
Alberta taxpayers question federal benefits fairness: Should government cheques go to all Canadians or only...
Local
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,...
USA
Summer Wallet Squeeze: Gas and Grocery Bills Hit Hard as Inflation Surges
Summer brings higher gas and grocery prices. Food costs up 20% in four years as inflation climbs nearly 1% this month.
Local
Alberta Leaders Push Premier Smith to Axe Industrial Carbon Tax—Here's What's at Stake
Alberta leaders demand Premier Smith cancel industrial carbon tax, citing rising costs for fuel, utilities, and food...
Local
Alberta Drivers Face Shock at the Pump as Gas Prices Spike Overnight
Alberta gas prices spiked 30 cents overnight Wednesday. Calgary and Edmonton drivers face pump shock as global supply...
Canada
Canadians Want Carney Government to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis in Coming Year
New poll shows Canadians approve of Carney's handling of U.S. relations but demand action on cost of living and housing...
Local
Can Talk Really Lower Your Grocery Bill? Albertans Skeptical of UCP's Price-Cutting Strategy
Alberta's government is counting on talks with grocers to lower prices, but skeptics question whether conversation can...