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U.S. eases Venezuela oil sanctions amid Iran war energy crisisU.S. companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday as the Trump administration looks for ways to boost world oil supplies during the Iran war. The Treasury issued a broad authorization allowing Petróleos de Venezuela S.A, or PDVSA,...WorldMar 18
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Trump signals drawdown in Middle East as Canada, allies condemn Iran’s actionsTrump says U.S. is nearing its Middle East objectives as allies condemn Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz and warn of global energy impacts.WorldMar 21
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No sign of compromise in Middle East as Canadians flee U.S-Iran conflictCanadians are returning home from the Middle East as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions disrupt travel and rattle global energy markets.WorldMar 7
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Alberta reviewing plan on forcing oil companies to pay outstanding municipal taxesUnpaid municipal taxes by some in the energy industry is a long-standing issue, with Alberta's rural communities owed more than $250 million as of last year.EconomyMar 16
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4 numbers that explain why the Strait of Hormuz is so crucial in Iran warThe U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has already halted energy exports from the Middle East, with Tehran closing navigation in the Gulf and forcing production stoppages.EconomyMar 3
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Lewis’ election as NDP leader divides party’s Western baseWhile the election of Avi Lewis as the new federal NDP leader has received mixed response, Lewis says he'll focus on strengthening the grassroots before seeking elected office.PoliticsMar 29
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Nova Scotia takes step toward building two fast-acting electricity generation plantsThe Nova Scotia government says the province’s energy system operator has been granted partial approval to build two fast-acting electricity generation plants in Pictou County.EnvironmentFeb 19
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Mark Carney signs deal with Nova Scotia to simplify some environmental reviewsOttawa has signed a deal with Nova Scotia to simplify federal and provincial environmental approvals on major infrastructure and resource projects.PoliticsMar 27
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As Iran war spirals, World Bank will give financial aid to some countriesThe World Bank also used fast-disbursing policy development lending facilities to speed hundreds of billions of dollars in relief to developing countries affected by the pandemic.EconomyMar 26
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Karlee Burgess brings the power and the party to Kerri Einarson’s curling teamCanada's lead has brought an enthusiastic rookie energy in her world championship debut with Team Kerri Einarson.SportsMar 20
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EU leaders push back against joining attacks on Iran as oil prices riseEuropean leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz.WorldMar 19
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Almost 900K American households are late on mortgage payments, report saysAround 878,000 American households were either late on their home loan payments for more than 90 days or were in foreclosure at the end of January, a new report has warned.EconomyMar 27
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Iran threatens recreational, tourist sites worldwide as war rages onThe Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery in Kuwait, which can process some 730,000 barrels of oil per day, is one of the largest in the Middle East.WorldMar 20
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Price surge from Trans Mountain expansion highlights need for new pipelines: MEIThe average price-gap between light U.S. and heavy Alberta crude blends narrowed by 37.5 per cent between 18-month lead-up to TMXs completion and the 18 months that followed.CanadaMar 26
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How Iran oil shock is spurring a crackdown to save energy around the worldIn Thailand, an order for civil servants to work from home for the foreseeable future came with another – use the stairs while the energy squeeze continues.EconomyMar 16
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Trump says data centre deal with AI firms will keep electricity costs lowUnder the terms of the voluntary pledge, companies intend to build or buy new sources of power generation for their data centers and cover the expense of infrastructure upgrades.TechMar 4
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Oil could breach $200 a barrel if Iran war continues to June, report saysThe oil shock from the war is 'already bigger than the peak in either of the 1970s oil shocks, or the first two Gulf Wars,' the note said.EconomyMar 27
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Landowners take stand over years of missed payments by delinquent oil companyThe group says MAGA Energy hasn't paid its lease for three years, and therefore the company is no longer allowed on their land in Edmonton.EnvironmentMar 13
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Alberta’s Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi governmentThe premier travelled to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in 2025 to discuss potential collaborations on energy development, artificial intelligence and more.EconomyMar 17
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Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, wind a major sourceA report from the Canada Energy Regulator predicts renewable energy, especially wind, will play an increasingly important role is meeting the country's future energy demand.EconomyMar 17