Alberta economy dependent on oil and gas extraction sector
Generated more real GDP in Alberta – $92.9 billion – than the entire manufacturing sector of Ontario in 2018 which was $89.6 billion
Coronavirus outbreak could impact Canadian economy
SARS-equivalent pandemic could have similar impact on Canadian economy with an estimated hit of just over 0.1% on the level of GDP by mid-2020
TELUS supporting mobile health clinic on wheels
New Alex Community Health Bus aims to enhance health care services for at-risk youth and individuals living with complex needs across Calgary
Canada missing a golden post-Brexit opportunity
Can Starbucks save the planet?
One day a year should be set aside for absolute honesty
Avoid university campuses and still get an education
Calgary airport moved record 18 million flyers in 2019
The airport authority says it now serves 88 non-stop destinations across Canada and the globe, and estimates its economic impact at $8 billion
Resale housing market in city enjoys a January bump
MLS sales are on the rise in Calgary as listings and inventory of homes decline. Meanwhile prices are also on the upswing
Enhanced data centre and interconnectivity launched
Responding to data-driven economy where customers require flexibility to design customized IT infrastructure for businesses in a fast and simple way
How your team can tell how you really feel
Your nonverbal communication is more powerful at conveying emotions than the content of your message itself
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St. Eugene Resort in Cranbrook once a residential school
St. Eugene Resort, near Cranbrook, features a full-service 125-room hotel, the Casino of the Rockies and a Les Furber-designed, championship golf course
BDC gives entrepreneurs both financing and advice
The Business Development Bank has extended its presence for entrepreneurs in Alberta and added business centres in Calgary and Edmonton
Helping small business owners protect their data
Claritech Solutions helps its customers navigate the complex world of cloud services with an eye to data security
Technology has proven itself to be a double-edged sword
Just as technology can bring us together, it can also separate us
2 Calgary fintech companies get boost from accelerator
Innovate Financial Health is granting four Canadian tech startups $25,000 each in funding to help build and scale financial solutions
Hot-stepping and hacking through game levels
Reviews of Apple Arcade’s Bleak Sword and Hot Lava
Putting fun back into business brings big payoffs
Creating a fun culture in a business environment starts with the leader. When employees enjoy their work, they’ll be more productive and satisfied
8 signs you need to take a break from your business
Operating a business while your brain and body are worn down and in a suppressed state will affect your ability to make sound decisions
Leadership coach named to most powerful women list
“Leadership isn’t about a title, it shows up in pursuing your passion and serving others in that pursuit,” says business coach Jenn Lofgren
The unexpected gifts of a staycation
The staycation renewed my appreciation for the familiar and nurtured a more generous heart
Money tight? Take a staycation
Why not play tourist in your own backyard?
Surefire ways to find out if you’re a naturalist
Troy Media is pleased to introduce a biweekly column by naturalist and author Geoff Carpentier
No one is immune to emotional contagion
We all tend to mimic the facial expressions and reflect the mood of those with whom we have contact
Alberta sees spike in the number of EI recipients
Notably more beneficiaries who last worked in manufacturing and utilities, and in natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
How to decide on a corporate structure for your new business
Keen to get your head around the different types of structures available? Here’s some help
Mazda3 just keeps getting better and better
This is a nice little car that’s fun to drive, nimble and nice looking
Looking for a 2015 used car? Here are some good bets
BMW 3 Series, Kia Optima Hybrid, Scion xB, Toyota Prius V all offer good value and quality
Forget the double-digit cold: bike dreaming season is upon us
This year’s show in Calgary was the first of six to be held across the country. The others are in Edmonton, Vancouver, Quebec City, Toronto and Montreal
Keeping an eye on the uncharted course ahead
Too many right-wing politicians base their policy thinking on antiquarian dogma, and not contemporary science or even democratic values
It’s still winter but my trees are getting chubby
In January as the days get longer, the trees start preparing for spring and the buds start to swell
Intolerance is the new tolerance
New tolerance demands that we accept either the most popular view or the view of the most vocal group or shut up