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Nordic spas booming amid 'unlimited' consumer appetite for wellness
A Canadian trend that started in Quebec has since spread east and west, with a growing number of spas planned and opening.
How much will turkey dinner cost this holiday season? We crunched the numbers
Canadians could see some relief as they fill their carts this holiday season. Turkey prices appear to be easing, and after years of food inflation, the cost of many staple ingredients has stabilized. Still, years of rising costs mean that many dishes cost more than they once did.
Calgary's unemployment rate is trending higher than Canada's — but it's not because of layoffs
Calgary's unemployment rate is trending higher than the national average — but it's not about layoffs.
Is Trump really planning to revive Keystone XL? And is there even life left in that pipeline plan?
There's talk in Washington that president-elect Donald Trump plans to revive the Keystone XL pipeline project that would transport oil from northern Alberta to the U.S. midwest. Even setting aside Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods, experts warn the plan would face significant hurdles.
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Trump's threatened tariffs would severely impact Canadian energy — if they happen
The oilpatch is reacting to Donald Trump’s threats to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods with a mix of concern and skepticism. The tariff would be devastating to the industry, experts say, though some speculate the threat is just an opening salvo in a broader negotiation.
Clothing brands make and sell clothes. Should they pay to deal with the old ones?
A growing number of businesses are appealing to waste-conscious customers with repair services, trade-in programs and recycled textiles. But some jurisdictions have decided to take a stronger tack, and are charging clothing makers to deal with items that have reached the end of their life.
Tariffs on Canadian steel less likely under Trump 2.0, U.S. trade experts say, but disruption still a risk
A U.S. trade attorney and a former congressman say a second Trump administration may not direct tariffs specifically at Canada, but there's concern this country could get swept up in the broader universal tariff Trump is proposing.
Calgary's red-hot rental market may be cooling
Data from Rentals.ca shows rents in Calgary have dipped for two months in a row, and some in the industry say the peak of the hot rental market may be in the rear-view mirror.
Alberta's squeeze on renewable energy has pushed investment to other provinces
Eight months after the Alberta government lifted its moratorium on the development of new, large wind and solar electricity projects, investment has yet to return as companies choose instead to invest in other provinces.
These busted solar panels are an early example of a looming problem — and an opportunity
Right now, Canada's renewable energy infrastructure — both solar panels and wind turbines — is fairly new. But according to the Smart Prosperity Institute, by 2050 the country will be dealing with hundreds of thousands of tonnes of unusable panels and blades.