Entrepreneurship
Washington’s Iran oil squeeze comes at a price
Tightening the screws on Tehran risks triggering a global energy shock, but backing off lets the regime finance its war economy
Manitoba premier’s pipeline support gives Canada hope
His willingness to back new pipelines is a rare example of the interprovincial co-operation Canada needs to strengthen its economy and national unity
Canada is pricing itself out of major infrastructure projects
Canada pays two to five times more to build major infrastructure than other countries, reducing investment returns and driving private capital away
Ottawa bet against fossil fuels and lost
Its anti-oil and gas obsession sacrificed Canada’s economic growth for zero environmental gain
Alberta
Politics
Rural Alberta can’t afford more health-care uncertainty
Alberta separation could worsen rural doctor shortages, lengthen wait times and accelerate the shift toward private-pay care
Business
Minimum wage increases can’t keep pace with rising cost of living
For low-wage workers, a few extra cents an hour won’t close the growing affordability gap
Health
Latest
Sydney Sweeney’s critics are missing what her latest ad is really selling
The real threat is a predatory sports-gambling industry driving addiction and financial ruin among young men
Careers
Human Resources
Life
Latest
Your life shouldn’t become a story told mostly in the past tense
Getting older brings real limitations, but don’t let assumptions about age decide what you can do
A&E, Books
Latest
Harold Godwineson gambled for England and lost
His calculated rise brought him the crown, but defeat at the Battle of Hastings opened the way for a conquest that transformed England
Education
Latest
Kids need to be protected from school indoctrination
Public schools should promote independent thought, not require ideological conformity
Sports
Latest
Don’t overlook the magic of local sports leagues
Local sports teams offer intimate venues, affordable tickets, and unforgettable live action
Eye on
Calgary
Government housing policies are killing the Canadian dream
Canada’s housing crisis wasn’t inevitable. It was built one government decision at a time
Politics
National
Is the U.S. going to invade Canada? Of course not
Carney gave an implausible U.S. invasion scenario oxygen and the New York Times ran with it
Science, Technology
Latest
The AI myth machine is rewriting history
Google AI claimed a disputed quote appeared in a book, then made up where to find it
Travel
Latest
Strange but true: Karl Marx’s grave is more expensive to see than Adam Smith’s
You pay £10 to see Karl Marx at Highgate Cemetary, but Adam Smith’s grave is free. The irony is hard to ignore
All
Latest
Key questions B.C. voters should ask during this provincial election campaign
New Frontier Centre for Public Policy Blueprint raises eight key questions for B.C. voters ahead of the Oct. 24 election
Drive
Latest
Why the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Is a used-car bargain
Strong performance, upscale comfort and a much lower used price make the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 one of today’s best used luxury SUV buys
World
Latest
The Middle East oil crisis is exposing a dangerous weakness
Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline show that keeping crude flowing is becoming more difficult, expensive and vulnerable
