Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Trudeau shares COVID-19 update for April 9
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to...
Apr 09, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)
Cilantro and Chive, local breweries win big at Alberta Beer Awards
The best of Alberta's craft beer scene was celebrated at the 2020 Alberta Beer Awards held during a live-streamed event Tuesday night, and central Alberta was well represented.Created by the Alberta S...
Apr 08, 2020 Cilantro and Chive owners Rieley and Kim Kay celebrate their latest win at the Alberta Beer Awards (Photo: Twitter @Clinatro_chive)
New website launched for businesses & organizations open during pandemic
A new website and marketing campaign have been launched to help promote businesses and organizations across Western Canada who've adjusted the way they normally operate to remain open-for-business dur...
Apr 08, 2020
Ottawa relaxes wage subsidy eligibility requirements
The federal government has relaxed rules around the wage subsidy so that more businesses can qualify.Announced last week, the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy initially required a business show 30 per ce...
Apr 08, 2020
Trudeau provides COVID-19 update for April 8
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to...
Apr 08, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)
Protecting Lives and Livelihoods: Premier Kenney's speech to Albertans
Below is the full text from Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's televised address to Albertans on April 7:"Protecting Lives and Livelihoods"Fellow Albertans, I am speaking to you from the Cabinet room in y...
Apr 07, 2020 (Photo: CHAT News Today)
CAEP labour force study supports business recovery following COVID-19
To support business development across the region, particularly following the effects of COVID19 pandemic, the Central Alberta Economic Partnership has joined forces with post-secondary institutions a...
Apr 07, 2020
Premier Kenney predicts 25 per cent unemployment in Alberta due to COVID-19
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has a grim prediction for workers in his province.He says there may well be 25 per cent unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.He has told an energy i...
Apr 07, 2020
Alberta minister says patience running short for federal energy industry aid
Alberta's energy minister says patience in her province is wearing thin for a promised aid package from the federal government for the oil and gas sector.Sonya Savage, speaking at the Canadian Associa...
Apr 07, 2020 Minister of Energy Sonya Savage (Photo: The Canadian Press/Amber Bracken)
Trudeau provides COVID-19 update for April 7
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to...
Apr 07, 2020