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Economy
Edmonton Food Bank low on donations, demand still high: ‘People are struggling’
If you compare the first quarter of 2019 with the first quarter of 2018, the food bank is down about 30,000 kilograms of public food donations. Continue reading
Chambers of commerce look forward to see UCP plan to turn around Alberta’s economy
Business-friendly campaign promises are a start for the recently-elected UCP to help improve businesses in Alberta. Continue reading
Toronto Stock Exchange sets record for highest close — here’s why
The S&P/TSX composite index gained 68.57 points to 16,612.81, surpassing the previous record close of 16,567.47 set last July. Continue reading
Slight cannabis supply increase leads to 26 new Alberta retail licences
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
AGLC says since issuing 10 additional retail licences in January, there’s been “a modest increase in cannabis inventory available to retailers.” Continue reading
Canadian retail sales up 0.8% in February
The result, which beat economists’ expectations, was the first increase since October. Continue reading
Ottawa extends deadline for Trans Mountain decision to June 18
The federal government is extending the deadline to make a decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project to June 18. Continue reading
Alberta Premier-designate Jason Kenney says UCP received ‘mandate of historic proportions’
Alberta’s incoming premier says a law to repeal the province’s carbon tax and another that will cut business taxes will be the first steps his government takes once in power. Continue reading
Truro carpet company employees ‘shocked’ amid widespread layoffs
Martell says upwards of 200 people will be impacted by the company moving its operations to the United States this summer. Continue reading
What’s open, what’s closed during the Easter long weekend in Peterborough
Here’s a look at whose doors will be open and whose will be closed in the Peterborough area this year. Continue reading
What Alberta election results — and a mostly NDP Edmonton — could mean for the city
Out of the 20 Edmonton ridings in the Alberta election, 18 have (unofficially) elected NDP MLAs. So, what does that mean for Edmonton? Will the city’s voice still be heard at the provincial level? Continue reading