Economic Slump

• ‘We don’t want to turn these animals away’: Alberta animal shelter seeks donations amid economic downturn

  An Alberta animal shelter is looking for help from the public as it struggles to stay afloat in the midst of the current economic downturn.

  Crime

  Nov 7, 2016
  
• Calgary Zoo introduces Christmas party for businesses hit by economic slump

  The Calgary Zoo has announced plans to hold a Christmas party aimed at companies struggling in Alberta’s current economic downturn.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2016
  
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• Calgary’s Big Brothers Big Sisters no longer accepting volunteers due to economic downturn

  Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) announced Wednesday it will be suspending applications for new volunteers for the majority of its community-based programs in the Calgary area.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2016
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• Calgary oilpatch jobs no longer offering perks like ‘Golden Fridays’

  The storied perks oil companies used to offer are becoming a thing of the past. Say goodbye "Golden Fridays," stock options and high-end snacks.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 23, 2016
• April Fools! Calgary Transit introduces beds aboard select city buses

  Sleep-deprived Calgarians who need a little more shuteye will now be able to nab a nap aboard several city buses.

  Apr 1, 2016
• Rising cost of food encouraging many Halifax shoppers to buy local

  The high cost of some foods is opening the doors for small businesses who typically can't compete with larger grocery chains.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2015
• Alberta daycares reporting high turnover amid economic slump

  The economic slump in Alberta appears to be having an impact on daycares and dayhomes in the province.

  Economy

  Nov 3, 2015