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
Calgary-based Communo raises $3.3 million to expand
The company says Calgary’s nascent digital district is attracting talent and companies from Alberta and from abroad
‘Uncertainty’ drives Bank of Canada to hold interest rates
Real GDP in Canada is expected to grow by 1.6 per cent this year and two per cent in 2021, following 1.6 per cent growth in 2019
Learning how to be a good friend
Feds’ Buy Canadian food campaign could be a disaster
Baseball being buried by a tsunami of cheat
Rest in peace, Sloan Ranger
CFIB announces red tape reduction honorees
“Alberta is acting swiftly on direct red tape feedback from local small business owners and Albertans,” says CFIB in handing out Golden Scissors award
Regina, Calgary led country’s new home price declines
Market conditions led to builders offering lower selling prices, promotions and cash rebates to stimulate sales in the region
Video: Retail weathers economic storm in the city
Monika Blachut, associate with Fairfield Commercial Real Estate in Calgary, examines the retail sector in key neighbourhoods and the success of shopping centres
Alberta wholesale sales continued to slide in late 2019
This is the fourth decline in five months, down 2.4 per cent compared to a national decrease of 1.2 per cent. Total sales were $6.6 billion
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Technology lets energy companies shed office space
Implementing a mobility strategy means employees are no longer tethered to a desktop computer and a phone
New technologies make payroll easy for small businesses
New payroll apps are affordable for small-to-mid-size businesses and remove the risk of errors
Entrepreneur goes from the oilpatch to health startup
Lisa Krzyzewski worked in the oil industry for years, but after suffering eight years of chronic pain, she founded Aeon Future Health
Hot-stepping and hacking through game levels
Reviews of Apple Arcade’s Bleak Sword and Hot Lava
Wireless industry has grown to 2.5% of Canada’s economy
The industry has been growing at an annual compound rate of 7.1% since 2013, states report prepared by Nordicity
Calgary homebuilder expands smart home program
New single-family homes this year will come complete with a Smart Home Automation system and an electric vehicle charging outlet
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
Alberta gets high marks for cutting red tape, says CFIB
Province’s ranking in a national report card moves from F in 2019 to B- in 2020 as government makes red tape reduction a priority
Low commodity prices weigh on Prairie entrepreneurs
Limited cash flow also a concern for business owners when it comes to investing in their companies these days, according to BDC survey
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
How to protect yourself when a travel company cancels your trip
Travel insider: Standard or economy airfares: Do you know the difference? And how the selfie generation is altering travel experiences
5 questions to ask yourself before accepting that new position
Being offered a promotion or a chance to do something new at work may be your dream come true. But is it?
Five ways to spot a psychopathic boss
Do any of these characteristics remind you of anybody you know?
The ecological upside to job automation
How future changes in the structure of business and the nature of work could impact the environment
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 here
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
Mazda gets the most out of CX-5 Diesel
This lovely automobile has a nice sense of balance, plenty of get-up-and-go, is comfortable and easy to get along with
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
Resolving your inner conflict and getting off the couch
All lasting change has to happen in the subconscious mind if you’re going to get meaningful results, and that means you have to clear out any doubts and worry
Home is where the heart is – and where the costs can pile up
When it comes to owning a home versus renting, you can’t just compare the amount of rent you would pay to the amount of a mortgage payment