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Alberta returning to standard, flat tax on wine after industry outcryThe Alberta government is eliminating the ad valorem model introduced in 2025, and instead will increase the standard volume-based markup for wine products by 58 cents per litre.ConsumerMar 5
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Public hearing set for controversial Kelowna golf course redevelopmentThe city is considering a land swap that would see development company Denciti receive 9.1 acres of municipally-owned industrial land in exchange for a nine-hole golf course.CanadaFeb 10
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Canada and Korea sign MOU for more trade, including autos and mineralsCanada and South Korea have taken key steps to strengthen trade ties that are expected to boost several industrial sectors in Canada, including automotive and critical minerals.CanadaJan 29
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Farmers cautiously optimistic about 2026 soil moistureManitoba's rainy autumn and recent snowfall has farmers optimistic about soil moisture levels this year. A silver lining in an industry currently facing many uncertainties.CanadaJan 6
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N.B. minerals strategy shows province is ready to ‘compete and win,’ premier saysThe New Brunswick government has unveiled its minerals and mining strategy, which is aimed at boosting the province's economy amidst trade tensions with the United States.CanadaMar 3
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Meet 11 women trailblazers and their best-selling brandsThis International Women's Day, we're shining a spotlight on female-led brands and their fearless CEOs. From Mejuri and Knix to Drunk Elephant and beyond, discover their stories.The CuratorMar 8
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Volatile raw diamond prices, mine pause has N.W.T. mulling need to diversify economyGrowing popularity of lab-grown diamonds has caused raw diamond prices to plummet in recent years. U.S. tariffs on India, where most are cut and polished, has also impacted miners.CanadaFeb 10
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Ring of Fire roads to be complete by 2031, ahead of schedule: FordPremier Doug Ford said construction will begin in June and finish several years ahead of schedule, though the province had never said when it had hoped to complete road.PoliticsMar 2
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Ontario says auto strategy ‘has not changed’ as companies suspend and postpone plansOnly a few years ago, the Ford government unveiled billions in support for electric vehicle manufacturing projects. Now, many have been suspended or paused.PoliticsFeb 12
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Could Block’s AI-fueled layoffs be a ‘tipping point’ for white-collar jobs?Experts say Jack Dorsey's acknowledgement that AI is fueling layoffs could be a tipping point that sees a spike in companies taking the same approach.TechFeb 28
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Alberta increases fines for distracted driving, other traffic offences by up to 50%Starting March 13 in Alberta, fines for a slew of traffic offences ranging from speeding to distracted driving will increase by anywhere from 30 to 50 per cent.TrafficMar 13
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B.C. business leaders criticize budget, saying province is in ‘an entrepreneurial drought’Criticism from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade draws out a response from the B.C. government after a press conference was held on Tuesday.EconomyFeb 24
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Not just balloons: Why the Iran war could cause a global helium shortageHelium, which is considered a critical mineral, is under pressure as the Strait of Hormuz has remained impassable throughout the conflict.EconomyMar 11
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CNRL defers oilsands mine expansion, citing regulatory uncertaintyCNRL says it's putting Jackpine mine expansion spending on hold until it gets more clarity around expected changes to federal carbon pricing and methane emissions rules.MoneyMar 5
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What’s a Canadian firm under defence industrial strategy? It’s complicatedThe government's new defence industrial strategy wants to prioritize Canadian manufacturers and suppliers — but what qualifies as Canadian is 'complicated.'CanadaFeb 23
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Real Canadian Superstore fined for ‘misleading’ Product of Canada displaysReal Canadian Superstore has been fined $10,000 by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency for what the agency says were 'misleading' displays about 'Product of Canada' labels.ConsumerFeb 19
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Wall Street, global markets swing in 1st trading day of Iran conflictOil prices leaped, and stock markets worldwide swung from sharp losses to a tiny gain following military strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, including Wall Street and the TSX.MoneyMar 2
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Carbon price would cost Alberta oilsands a Timbit per barrel: climate groupThe analysis by the Canadian Climate Institute says oilsands producers will pay an average of about 50 cents per oil barrel, if the minimum carbon price rises to $130 per tonne.EconomyMar 12
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Oil surges to highest price since 2023 as Iran war chokes Strait of HormuzU.S. stocks are falling sharply Friday after getting a whiff of a worst-case scenario for financial markets: a weakening economy combined with high inflation.MoneyMar 6
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Carney unveils ‘Buy Canadian’ defence plan, says security can’t be a ‘hostage’The $6.6-billion plan promises to prioritize building military equipment at home, hike the share of defence contracts awarded to Canadian firms and add up to 125,000 new jobs.CanadaFeb 17