Alberta recession
Calgary and Alberta continue to struggle with stagnant growth, job creation: reports
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
Economic challenges continue to weigh on Calgary and Alberta in 2019. Continue reading
Recession rebound: How Albertans are bouncing back differently by age, gender and region
In the years since the end of the recession, in October 2016, the province has been slowly rebuilding its workforce, but it’s been an uphill battle for thousands of people and the bounce-back varies greatly across the province. Continue reading
Food Bank’s holiday campaign kicks off as needs soar in Edmonton
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
Edmonton’s Food Bank has seen a 50 per cent increase in demand since 2015. Continue reading
Latest Bank of Canada interest rate hike deals a blow to Alberta: experts
By Tomasia DaSilva Reporter
Alberta energy experts are concerned that the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate hike hits a province still recovering from a recession. Continue reading
Calgary real estate market still suffering from anemic sales: CREB report
Calgary’s real-estate market is still weak despite the upturn in the provincial economy. Continue reading
ATB president Dave Mowat retiring after 11 years
After more than a decade — and a number of community-driven initiatives — the head of ATB Financial announced he will be retiring. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: As Alberta’s recession fades, the NDP’s budget mess persists
For all the change that has come with the NDP displacing the decades-old Tory dynasty, there remains one constant in Alberta politics: governments wishing to have their cake and eat it, too. Continue reading
Small businesses in the lurch after Alberta’s ReidBuilt Homes placed into receivership
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Hundreds of small businesses in Alberta, and across the country, are grappling with economic uncertainty after one of the province’s largest home builders was placed in receivership. Continue reading
Alberta clears recession, though challenges remain: ATB Financial 2018 economic outlook
A new report suggests Alberta has cleared the recession, but says it will likely be a few more years before a stronger and more resilient economy fully emerges. Continue reading
Toronto home prices are crazy. Here’s when you need to worry about a housing bubble — and when you don’t
Bank of Montreal economists say there’s a housing bubble in Toronto. Continue reading