Category Archives: Business
Survey finds nearly one-third of workers in Canada feel tired and overworked
Findings from a new survey by ADP Canada show that over half of employees in the country report having a negative feeling about work. The survey was conducted with Maru Public Opinion. Between Septemb...
Nov 01, 2023
Province vows to cap auto insurance rates for drivers with good records
EDMONTON - The Alberta government is promising changes to reduce high auto insurance premiums, including a cap tied to inflation for those with good driving records.Finance Minister Nate Horner says t...
Nov 01, 2023
Three-year e-scooter pilot in Red Deer now over
E-scooter season in Red Deer is over, and so ends the City's three-year pilot project. Neuron, one of the operators in Red Deer, says riders racked up 230,000 kilometres on its scooters since March. T...
Oct 31, 2023 (Neuron Mobility)
Alberta government taking further steps on economic reconciliation
Alberta's government says it is expanding the Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation's (AIOC) capacity to support Indigenous investment and create long-term economic benefits. Government officia...
Oct 30, 2023
Market Watch: October 27
This week's highlightsDearth of negative news roils equity marketsYields move slightly lower but remain high ahead of upcoming Fed rate announcementBank of Canada holds rates steady, trims forecast as...
Oct 30, 2023
Saskatchewan and Alberta premiers ask for extension of carbon tax exemption
REGINA, SK - Two of Canada's Prairie premiers say Ottawa's decision to exempt the carbon tax on heating oil fails to address affordability needs in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Prime Minister Justin Trud...
Oct 27, 2023
Canadian Finals Rodeo saying goodbye to Red Deer after Westerner Park opts not to renew
In a sudden turn of events, and just a week ahead of its 49th edition, organizers have announced the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) will be leaving Red Deer after one last hurrah, Nov. 1-5 at Westerner P...
Oct 25, 2023
Alberta government boosting career education opportunities in schools
Alberta's government says it is expanding dual credit programming for students to explore career paths and make meaningful transitions into post-secondary education, trade designations or the workplac...
Oct 25, 2023
Telephone town hall hears growing calls for hard numbers before taking Alberta pension plan idea to referendum
EDMONTON - The panel gathering feedback on whether Alberta should quit the Canada Pension Plan is hearing renewed calls to get some hard numbers before the issue goes to a referendum.Jim Dinning's pan...
Oct 25, 2023
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%, keeps door open to more rate hikes
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at five per cent today, noting there are clearer signs of the economy cooling and inflation easing.However, it warns that it is prepared t...
Oct 25, 2023