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After the pandemic hit in 2020, some business owners and households were hard hit financially as a result of lockdown measures. But at the same time, many Canadians saw their bank accounts grow because of their reduced spending. Those savings ballooned to over $300 billion and became so large thatContinue Reading

Calgary The union representing more than 9,000 workers at Canada’s two biggest railways says public safety is at stake as contract negotiations ground to a halt this month, with a potential strike on the horizon. Labour minister asked to appoint a conciliator for bargaining process Christopher Reynolds · The CanadianContinue Reading

The federal government is considering significant updates to its proposed regulations aimed at reducing emissions from electricity generation to net-zero. The move comes after months of consultations with Canadians, the government said, but also follows strong opposition from politicians in Alberta and Saskatchewan. A draft version of the Clean Electricity Regulations was initially released lastContinue Reading

Calgary An Alberta RCMP officer is accused of leaking protected policing information to the Rwandan government. Const. Eli Ndatuje faces 3 charges, including breach of trust under the Security of Information Act Meghan Grant · CBC News · Posted: Feb 13, 2024 3:52 PM EST | Last Updated: 3 hoursContinue Reading

Calgary·New Energy critics within the NDP’s provincial affiliates in Alberta and Saskatchewan are pushing back against MP Charlie Angus’s private member’s bill targeting fossil fuel advertising. Alberta NDP leadership candidates open to debate about loosening ties with federal party Joel Dryden · CBC News · Posted: Feb 12, 2024 6:24Continue Reading

Calgary As cases of measles surge in Europe, there are calls for public health officials in Alberta to take stronger steps to prevent outbreaks. Measles immunization rates declining among Alberta children Jennifer Lee · CBC News · Posted: Feb 12, 2024 4:56 PM EST | Last Updated: February 12 This illustrationContinue Reading

Calgary WestJet is facing indefinite delays on dozens of new aircraft deliveries after a panel blowout on a Boeing 737 Max plane last month that prompted a halt to production expansion at the U.S. aircraft maker. Calgary-based carrier ordered 42 new Boeing 737 Max 10 jetliners in 2022 Christopher ReynoldsContinue Reading

Calgary·Analysis A federal private member’s bill to restrict fossil-fuel advertising earns bipartisan scorn out West. Ottawa private member’s bill to restrict oil ads gets bipartisan scorn out West Jason Markusoff · CBC News · Posted: Feb 10, 2024 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: February 10 Oil and gas areContinue Reading

More Canadians taking up trades, but it may still not be enough to meet demandMore Canadians are pursuing skilled trade apprenticeships, according to Statistics Canada. However, it still may not be enough to fill the vacancies expected when industries like construction see mass waves of retirement. As a high schoolContinue Reading