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Reducing light pollution has numerous benefits for the environment
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more...
Canadian economic decision-makers press pause for U.S. election outcome
With a pandemic, a minority government in Ottawa and a crumbling energy sector, the Canadian economy is already in a period of great...
Canadian economic growth cools to 1.2% in August
The Canadian economy grew in August as real gross domestic product rose by 1.2 per cent in August, Statistics Canada reported Friday. That...
Cenovus to cut up to 25% of combined workforce with Husky Energy after merger
The $3.8-billion merger between Cenovus Energy and Husky Energy will result in a trimming of the workforce by as much as 25 per...
Cenovus is merging with Husky Energy: What that means for jobs and the future of the oilpatch
The last time Cenovus Energy swung for the fences with a bold move to vastly expand, the mega-deal was a major flop. It...
A closer look at Canada’s homegrown COVID-19 vaccine candidates
More than 100 groups around the world are racing to produce a vaccine against COVID-19, with most of the attention focused on front-runners...
Whether it’s Joe Biden or Donald Trump, America’s choice will alter Alberta’s future
Less than three weeks remain before American voters head to the polls to choose four more years of U.S. President Donald Trump or...
Alberta premier says resource project financing depends on climate progress
Jason Kenney says access to capital for projects in the oil and gas industry requires action on environmental issues from industry and government,...
5 ways the U.S. election result could impact Canada
The fallout from an American election touches countries around the world — starting with its neighbours next door. And on some issues with...
Alberta unconcerned about OPEC prediction for slower growth in oil demand over next 25 years
Alberta’s energy minister is unconcerned about a new report by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) that suggests demand for oil will...
Watching Friday’s jobs data for the dreaded K-shaped recovery
“We’re all in this together” has a friendly reassuring tone. Used by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and many others,...
For many workers, reduced hours or pay cuts beat pandemic layoffs. Just ask a WestJet pilot
After the airline industry was grounded in the spring when governments around the world introduced COVID-19 lockdown measures, WestJet pilots were facing significant and...
Ontario, Alberta face a growing split as economic interests diverge over fossil fuels
The people in charge of investing your money for the long term are in the throes of a wrenching internal conflict that is...
Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul elected leader of the federal Green Party
Green Party members have picked Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul as their next leader, bringing to a close the year-long race to replace Elizabeth...
Alberta couldn’t sell bonds earlier this year, Kenney says, as he continues push for federal reform
As part of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s push for Ottawa to recalculate its fiscal stabilization fund, he cited government bonds Sunday as a...
PST in Alberta has long been taboo. Is Jason Kenney the one to finally sell it?
Premier Jason Kenney’s conservative ideology and long-term opposition to tax increases could work in his favour if he tries to introduce a provincial...
