Alberta economic growth forecast lowest in Canada this year
Sustainable supply-demand balance in the oil patch – and a more stable investment climate – looks to be at least a few years off: Scotiabank
Calgary, Edmonton housing inventory up, prices down
Canadian Real Estate Association report says pricing will likely remain weak until demand and supply return to better balance
Wood Buffalo incomes top Alberta list, followed by Okotoks
Median income fell between 2014 and 2017 in 10 out of the 18 large urban areas in the province: ATB
Chateau Laurier to be defaced because leaders wouldn’t lead
A chance to give Canada’s North real communication service
Tax bill an increasing burden for Canadian families
As crisis builds on the U.S.-Mexico border, Canadians are silent
New home prices still falling in Calgary, Edmonton regions
In May, builders in 16 of the 27 census metropolitan areas across Canada reported flat or lower prices: StatsCan
Cenovus reaches one billion barrels of oil sands production
Company says its two facilities have created thousands of jobs and contributed over $25 billion in capital spending to the Canadian economy
Multi-family housing starts soar in Calgary and Edmonton
But single-detached starts were down 14% in Calgary and 2% in Edmonton, according to CMHC
Breaking the tech glass ceiling in the workplace
Massimo Canonico talks about the findings of a Docebo report that shows key disparities in skills training
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Improving the lives of seniors – and their families
Robyn Pearson of A Friend Indeed talks about how her service fills a vital gap for multi-generational families
Insurance customers demand real-time services, customization
Susan Johnston of Accenture Canada talks about delivering hyper-personalized, on-demand services
How the insurance industry can embrace the digital age
Tom Super of J.D. Power talks about the company’s surprising findings about the insurance industry
Digital world driving Canadians to live much different lives
But there’s an underlying tension as many Canadians want less tech in their lives, says a new report from Simplii Financial
Job losses due to technological change overblown: report
‘The growth of technology combined with a shrinking labour force may actually produce a shortage of qualified workers in Canada’
Online safety training: Are workers tuned in … or texting?
Online health and safety training is a booming industry, but how can employers and the public be assured that workers are completing course requirements?
A summer business read that could change your life
How much more could you achieve in business and life if you just focused on doing fewer things?
Canadian small business owners missing out on online opportunities
Internet presence leads to higher revenues, direct communication with customers and easier access to global markets: BDC
Lack of leadership structure leads to frustration and failure
In some organizations, teams and businesses, there’s no established chain of leadership. That leads to confusion
How did Whistler B.C. get its name?
It’s all because of the cute little marmort . . .
Five days kayaking in B.C.’s Broken Group Islands
The majority of the paddlers were over 50, but there were young families and it was noticeable how much their children enjoyed the experience
Flea markets a great introduction to local culture
You can have lots of fun at flea markets around the world while learning something about that country’s culture at the same time
Why you should stop outsourcing leadership development
Start focusing on helping employees develop critical skills and capabilities as they work
Gigging it in the free world
The gig economy is gaining traction, for better or worse. Who needs benefits or job security when you can work on a high wire?
10 body language traps for women in the workplace
Women may be the champions of warmth and empathy, but they fall prey to these 10 common body language traps
Seinfeld’s coffee-fuelled Netflix series returns this month
Lineup this season includes Eddie Murphy, Seth Rogen, Ricky Gervais, Matthew Broderick, Jamie Foxx and Martin Short
Latest upgrades take Honda in the wrong direction
Honda appears to be disregarding the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it rule’ and, among other things, hasn’t perfected the CVT yet
The 2019 Ford Expedition is big on features – and just plain big
Comfortable, stable, accommodating and roomy, it’s the state of the art for full-size SUVs
Purolator launches e-commerce delivery service
Seven days a week with same-day or next-day delivery for consumers in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Vancouver
Overstated poverty claims paint false picture
Using multiple sources of data can bring circumstances into sharper focus. That will allow us to concentrate on helping only those people who are truly in need
Internet has transformed every aspect of our lives: report
From education to shopping to information gathering to matchmaking, Canadians rely on online resources