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Why some Canadian insurance companies are bringing in a wildfire tactical team
When homeowners have to evacuate due to a wildfire, they may not think about moving propane tanks or wood piles away from their homes to prevent sparks from getting in. Now, a growing number of insurance companies are hiring a U.S. firm to take on this last-minute fire prevention work.
The oilsands, the housing crisis next door and a new partnership to bring about change
Many people in the small community of Conklin, Alta., struggle to access suitable housing despite living a stone's throw from the lucrative Christina Lake oilsands project. But some residents will soon move into new homes thanks to a partnership between the community and oilsands company Cenovus Energy.
On the brink of a rail stoppage, some companies turn to trucking
On the eve of an unprecedented railway stoppage, some logistics firms are enlisting trucks to ship goods that otherwise would’ve been sent by rail.
To pay for affordable housing, some non-profits bypass banks and get loans from their neighbours
Non-profit organizations in Canada are increasingly turning to "community bonds" to raise capital and create affordable housing at a time when people across the country are being squeezed by high rents and a tight market.
What is the grocery code of conduct?
The proposed, voluntary code of conduct aims to promote fair and ethical dealing between retailers and suppliers. Experts say it should help boost competition but it's unclear what the effect on pricing could be.
Alberta's potato industry is booming thanks to a global appetite for french fries
Alberta's potato industry is in the middle of a growth spurt thanks to an expansion of processing capacity and a growing appetite in Asian countries for french fries and hash browns.
Why running is super trendy right now
Running as a hobby has been around in North America since roughly the 1960s, but is seeing a recent surge in interest among 20- and 30-somethings.
Copper theft has been growing. The telecom industry wants tougher penalties
The Canadian telecommunications industry wants stiffer penalties for copper wire thieves, who they say are repeatedly causing outages that can leave thousands of customers without service when they cut the wire off telephone poles to sell for scrap metal.
Why the health-care sector is hiring temporary foreign workers like never before
While the health-care sector represents a small fraction of Canada's temporary foreign worker program, employers are increasingly turning to it to hire nurse aides and other staff.
From fast food to construction, employers turn more and more to temporary foreign workers
Data drawn from labour market impact assessments — documents employers need to hire temporary foreign workers — shows the program is on the rise in a range of industries.