Canada’s two largest railways moved record quantities of grain in the second quarter after benefiting from another strong month in June. Canadian National Railway said it is on pace for record shipments of grain this crop year after record movements…
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Global oil demand rebounds from COVID-19 pandemic’s lows, prompts price spike forecasts
Oil analysts say a rebound in the world’s hunger for oil has already started after demand destruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic fell far short of what many experts had expected. Amrita Sen, co-founder and director of research for international…
Edmonton-based cannabis retailer Fire and Flower unveils pilot stores in Circle K partnership
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 6, 2020 5:57 pm Updated July 6, 2020 5:59 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Fire & Flower Holdings Inc. has unveiled…
CUSMA taking effect at ‘significant’ time for Alberta’s energy industry: cabinet minister
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (CUSMA) took effect on Canada Day and the new North American trade agreement comes at an important time for Alberta’s energy industry and economy as a whole, according to one cabinet minister. “As we begin to reopen…
Alberta unveils economic stimulus package
June 29 2020 8:05pm The Alberta government has announced its $10 billion plan to repair the province’s battered economy. Heather Yourex-West reports on its path ahead, and whether the government’s plan will be enough. ‘ }); } else { var…
Aurora Cannabis co-founder retires from board of directors
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 29, 2020 5:36 pm Updated June 29, 2020 5:37 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Aurora Cannabis Inc. says co-founder Terry Booth…
WestJet backs away from labour code exemption that would facilitate mass layoffs
WestJet Airlines Ltd. says it has halted its pursuit of a labour code exemption that would have facilitated mass layoffs. WestJet aviation security manager Jared Mikoch-Gerke told the House of Commons health committee Monday the airline had revoked its request…
More masks coming to Alberta drive-thrus in July
Article content The Alberta government has ended its first round of free mask distribution but says another 20 million non-medical-grade masks are on the way to be handed out at drive-thrus and other locations next month. In a press release…
Canadian crude-by-rail exports drop by half in April as fuel demand saw sharp drop
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 19, 2020 5:41 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Canadian exports of crude oil by rail dropped by more than half in April compared…
Enbridge says 800 employees have taken voluntary buyouts as company cuts costs
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 17, 2020 5:13 pm Updated June 17, 2020 5:15 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Enbridge Inc. says 800 employees have voluntarily left the…