Oil Sands

• How Canada’s oil sands transformed into one of North America’s lowest-cost energy producers

  As world oil prices continue their wild ride, energy experts say technology and cost-cutting have made Canadian oil sands amongst the lowest cost producers of oil in North America.

  Economy

  Jul 16, 2025
  
• As world scrambles for oil, Canadian producers reluctant to spend on growth

  'These geopolitical situations, as fast as (price) goes up, as fast it can go down,' CNRL president Tim McKay said. 'It's very volatile, so you have to manage to those cycles.'

  Money

  Mar 3, 2022
  
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• Alberta oil and gas industry, environmental groups watching COP26 climate talks

  Alberta energy leaders and environmental groups are attending the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.

  Environment

  Oct 31, 2021
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• Why did Canada’s two biggest COVID-19 workplace outbreaks get so big, so fast?

  Vaccinations appear to be having an impact on more than 20 outbreaks at oilsands work sites. The number of active cases has fallen to 335 from more than 1,100 a few weeks ago. 

  Canada

  May 30, 2021
• Climate Change: Oil sands producer aims at net zero with carbon capture

  The oil industry is at crossroads on climate change. Farah Nasser spoke to the head of a leading oil company that hopes to utilize carbon capture to achieve net zero by 2050.

  Canada

  May 28, 2021
• ‘He’s fighting for his life’: Alberta father in ICU amid CNRL Horizon COVID-19 outbreak

  An outbreak of COVID-19 at Canadian Natural Resources Horizon mine site in Alberta's oilsands has now grown to 1,427 cases.

  Canada

  May 13, 2021
• Value of Alberta’s oil production back to pre-pandemic level: economist

  A rebound in production paired with a rise in world oil prices has an economist estimating that the value of Alberta's oil production has returned to pre-pandemic levels.

  Economy

  Feb 22, 2021
• How Norway is ahead of Canada on climate action

  Canada could learn from Norway's approach to climate change, says Bruce Campbell of York University.

  Commentary

  Feb 14, 2021
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• Alberta company diversifies oil field business amid challenging times for energy sector

  As Alberta's oil and gas sector continues to face a dire outlook, one company is diversifying the work it provides in the province.

  Economy

  Apr 28, 2020
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• 9 additional COVID-19 cases confirmed at Kearl Lake oil sands facility

  12 people linked to Imperial Oil's Kearl Lake oil sands facility have now tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, an increase of three since the day before.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2020