Why geothermal is a hot trend in new condos
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Vaccine wars: Nations race to win friends and influence through vaccine distribution
It all seems so long ago now, but as 2019 drew to a close there was a lot of talk about a new "space race."In November 2019,…
If we’re serious about building a healthy post-pandemic society, we can’t do it without addressing poverty
This column is an opinion by Richard Matern, the director of research at Food Banks Canada. His past work includes leading large-scale community-based research projects which helped…
Why cheap wind power is making Quebec’s big, old dams more valuable as a ‘battery,’ say experts
You might think that what with having Canada's largest hydroelectric capacity, providing almost 100 per cent of its electricity, including exports, a new $600-million wind power project…
Canada lost 213,000 jobs in January as lockdowns took a giant bite out of the job market
Canada's economy lost 213,000 jobs in January, about five times more than what economists were expecting, as retail lockdowns forced more businesses to close their doors across…
What is COVAX and why is Canada getting backlash for receiving vaccines from it?
Amid a massive immunization effort, the Canadian government is finding itself on the defensive for its decision to receive COVID-19 vaccines from the global initiative known as…
Air Canada puts all Rouge flights on hiatus
Air Canada is putting all Rouge flights on hold as a result of new travel rules brought in by the government last week to scale back non-essential…
Pandemic’s tough job market could hurt new graduates for life, says report
With Friday's jobs data expected to indicate a pandemic employment shortage extending into a second year, new research shows that a protracted dearth of work will create…
How growing global electric car sales could be a boon for Alberta
It may sound paradoxical, but electric cars could soon be an economic driver for oil-rich Alberta.Global sales of electric vehicles grew by 43 per cent in 2020,…
Fears of a market bubble are growing as stocks trade like bitcoin
As if following the latest COVID-19 news while trying to work from a household full of children wasn't enough, now the financial press is reminding us to…
Can’t afford a luxury playhouse? An Alberta builder is opening a ‘play cottage’ resort
For anyone who's ever dreamed of escaping reality to live in a fairytale for a little while, Tyson Leavitt is hoping to take your reservation this summer.His…