As Alberta’s economy cooled, so did net migration: ATB
Alberta has attracted a net increase of more than 613,000 residents from other parts of Canada since 1972. Many came from Saskatchewan
City’s downtown office vacancy rate “staggering”: CBRE
Commerical real estate firm cites “uninspiring” quarter with downsizing in the oil patch, suburban tenants picking up the slack, and tenants upgrading quality
Natural resources still on the way down, Stats Can reports
Oil sands extraction declined largely because of shutdowns and maintenance of some production facilities. Crude oil extraction also fell
Closed secularism breeds intolerance
If I ever get hit by a bus, did I ask for it?
Sending a harsh message to sports’ cheaters
Tim Hortons’ identity crisis
Calgary multi-family sales resilient despite tough market
Overall sales activity for the fourth quarter did well in an economy which faced an accumulation of headwinds throughout 2019
Clean tech competition aims to extract carbon fibre
The oil sands are among the world’s largest hydrocarbon resources with proven reserves of about 170 billion barrels
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
Prairie venture builder expands its network
Building a platform to commercialize ideas into companies which will have the potential to shape a more diversified Canadian economy
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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
The ecological upside to job automation
How future changes in the structure of business and the nature of work could impact the environment
Protect yourself from financial phishing
Welcome to the predatory online scamming world. Fraudulent emails, often containing links or attachments, are dangerous. If it seems too good to be true, it is
Clean technology investment will increase, says RBC
As climate concerns mount, Canada’s challenge will be to better sell ourselves as a responsible, cleaner energy producer, says the report
Finalists named in CFIB’s red tape reduction awards
Albertans agree there is room to reduce red tape headaches considering the government has received over 4,000 suggestions to the cut red tape website
Self-discovery, one shovelful of snow at a time
Snow throws a lot at us. Our response to it can be seen in how we navigate the challenges of building a business, writing a book or tackling a project
To grow or not to grow your business: either way takes work
Tips to implementing a growth structure that is consistent with your personality and values of the company you have built
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
Christmas in Germany
German Christmas markets, a kaleidoscope of colors and lights, are street markets that are usually held in town squares and spill over into adjacent pedestrian zones
Five ways to spot a psychopathic boss
Do any of these characteristics remind you of anybody you know?
Men are bigger liars than women
Men lie about their accomplishments, salaries, and status. Women, by contrast, lie to minimize their perceived deficiencies
Five ways you can practice kindness at work
By being kind, we give those around us hope and inspiration
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
Hidden or visible, you’re paying investment fees
Be smart, shop around and make sure you’re aware of the total fees you pay and what you’re getting for them
The retirement dilemma: city mouse or country mouse?
Part 1: Defining the attributes of your successful retirement community
Why won’t Canada help me get my mother’s killers?
When it comes to Indo-Canadians being killed in India, there seems to be a different standard for the RCMP