Canadian household credit accelerates
HELOCs often used for home improvement and renovation spending has been on a steep climb for 18 years: Scotiabank report
Newcomers to Alberta boosting real estate demand
Projected to purchase 76,000 homes in the region over the next five years at the current rate of international migration: Royal LePage
Alberta rents among the most affordable in Canada: report
The average Canadian rental property was listed for $1,954 per month in September
Coalition government may open door to dire electoral changes
Economic growth should be a key election topic
Federal parties’ tax plans range from bad to naive
The election issues the politicians avoided
Commercial taxes a burden in Calgary, Edmonton: report
Property taxes should reflect the level of services used by ratepayers: Fraser Institute
Alberta manufacturing sales dip in August
Across Canada, manufacturing sales rose by 0.8% to $57.6 billion in August, following two months of declines
Alberta inflation rate holds steady in September
1.3 per cent in September compared to 1.9 per cent nationally
People with disabilities could boost economy by $50 billion: report
This group of Canadians represents a massive untapped economic opportunity: TD report
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Creating a clear and enduring brand
Abagail Vanmerlin of Brand Theory talks about why encapsulating the culture, values and long-range vision of a company is so important
Building a stronger Alberta economy with artificial intelligence
John Shillington of Amii taks about connecting research and expertise to industry and helping Alberta businesses build their capacity for machine learning
Freelance makeup artist turns each job into the next one
Makeup artist Karen Malcolm-Pye talks about the work she has done for famous people and why she never rests on her laurels
Fuel-cell vehicles poised to take drivers beyond batteries
Combining the best of both internal combustion engine (ICE) and battery electric (BEV) technology
Low cost TCL 32” Roku Smart LED TV simplicity itself
The TCL 32” Roku Smart LED TV (32S327-CA) retails in Canada for $219.99 on Amazon and at your local Best Buy
Calgary health tech accelerator gets $1 million
HATCH-YYC forecasts it will incubate at least 55 health-tech companies over five years and be a catalyst to expand Calgary’s health-tech cluster
How entrepreneurs can go from invisible to invincible
Francesca Moi of Empowering Events talks about building your following and being active and consistent on social media
Arctic Spas captures entrepreneur of the year award
Darcy Amendt, Dennis Kellner and Brent Macklin of Thorsby,…
Finding your business’s sweet spot
Berry picking is a lot like business: you need to to work through the thorns, avoid the bears and pick where others aren’t
Padre Island: peace, tranquility and fabulous fishing
In shoulder season on the Gulf of Mexico coast in Texas, you can catch your fill of fish, enjoy the locals – or you can just sit back and relax
Vacation planning for empty-nesters
The kids are all grown up and out of the house. It’s time to think about year-round vacations!
The seduction of art and the art of sales seduction
Grace, beauty, art and commerce at the Vetreria Artistica glass factory on Italy’s Murano island
You don’t have to like someone to be polite
Don’t waste your energy on something that is not worth wasting your energy on
Most employees are just going through the motions
It is time for a new social contract between employers and employees
Understanding what causes stress and how to handle it
Ask yourself (and maybe someone close to you) the following questions to get a better understanding of what causes it and how to handle it
2020 Hyundai Elantra the best Elantra yet
If you are in the market for a sedan, give this one serious consideration
Motorists most consistently persecuted group in Canada
I ride a bicycle as often as I can, but that doesn’t mean I feel compelled to paint myself silver, wear funny clothes, and block traffic
Transmission problems plague Hyundai Elantra GT
Beyond that, this is a comfortable and well-appointed car with a quiet ride
Do you have a financial plan or an investment plan?
A financial plan is a six-step financial planning process that starts with having an initial meeting with your prospective planner
An Eggsceptional Crustless Quiche for any time of the day
This dish is easy-to-make and suitable for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner or anytime you prefer to go meatless
Is the rise in inequality exaggerated?
Whether it is or not all comes down to confirmation bias