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Alberta’s Smith says Crown corporation for natural gas unlikely after report leaked
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (217+ words) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith provides an update on teacher bargaining in Calgary, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s unlikely her government will launch a new Crown corporation to build out natural…...
Bank of Canada set to make 6th interest rate decision of the year
1+ week, 4+ day ago (162+ words) OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is set to make its sixth interest rate decision of the year this morning. Most economists and financial markets favour another rate hold from the central bank today. The Bank of Canada has held its…...
Gentler tone takes over at virtual data centre town hall involving Alberta premier
2+ week, 1+ day ago (448+ words) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks about a referendum question she’s tabled regarding Alberta’s place in Canada on May 21, 2026. Government of Alberta/Youtube A much gentler, inquisitive tone informed a town hall on Thursday night on AI data centres in Alberta....
Carney should kill the upcoming gas tax hike
3+ week, 4+ day ago (642+ words) Affordability tops Canadians’ concerns, yet the federal fuel tax returns Sept. 8. The federal government plans to crank the gas tax back up on Sept. 8, just as Canadians are driving their kids back to school, Franco Terrazzano writes. Prime Minister Mark…...
Ontario drivers, get ready for another price hike at the pumps this week
3+ week, 5+ day ago (622+ words) Dan McTeague, head of Canadians for Affordable Energy, points out diesel fuel is approaching $1 more per litre than at this time last year. Here’s a look at what’s happening with gasoline prices in Ontario. Ontario drivers are in for more…...