Moderate-income Calgarians want to own a home
81 per cent of this group still dream of owning a home either now or in the next few years despite some economic challenges
Strong appetite for Calgary industrial real estate market
Demand from investors in 2020 driven by continued confidence in Alberta’s industrial real estate market and high Vancouver and Toronto prices
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
Federal finances perilous but Morneau oblivious
Cookies and the meaning of life
Embracing the country life
Closed secularism breeds intolerance
New vehicle sales on the decline in Alberta
Declining sales create concern not only for auto and truck sellers. They are also an indication that the overall economy is in low gear
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
If I ever get hit by a bus, did I ask for it?
Your brain has a funny way of making dreams come true. Be careful what you wish for
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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
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
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
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
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
The retirement dilemma: city mouse or country mouse?
Part 1: Defining the attributes of your successful retirement community