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Leveraging oil and gas could be Canada’s 'trump card' in a tariff war

Leveraging oil and gas could be Canada’s 'trump card' in a tariff war

“The fentanyl issue is just a smokescreen for what is a long term goal of  reshoring American jobs and reshoring American investment, and stirring  up the shitstorm of uncertainty for investors, ”says the research chair in Canada-U.S. relations at St. Francis Xavier University.
Your smartphone is ruining your sleep. Here's what you can do about it.

Your smartphone is ruining your sleep. Here's what you can do about it.

Spokeo explored the negative impacts of smartphone usage on sleep and what people can do to get more restful downtime.
Falling space junk poses growing threat to aviation, warns B.C. researcher

Falling space junk poses growing threat to aviation, warns B.C. researcher

The new study found there's a 26% chance the threat of space junk could shut down a crowded airspace in Europe, Asia or North America — including southwest B.C.
UPDATE: Highway 2 fully re-opened north of Innisfail Saturday after Friday collisions

UPDATE: Highway 2 fully re-opened north of Innisfail Saturday after Friday collisions

Three-vehicle crash involving a tanker truck on Highway 2 between Innisfail and the Penhold exit Feb. 7 closed northbound and southbound lanes
How food can be used to support people living with dementia

How food can be used to support people living with dementia

Familiar flavours, scents and cooking techniques can provide support and comfort to those living with dementia.
Alberta private surgical provider denies allegations of sweetheart deals

Alberta private surgical provider denies allegations of sweetheart deals

An Alberta surgical company named in allegations that government officials interfered to offer up sweetheart deals for private clinics says the claims are false.
Design competition launched for downtown Banff visitor centre, housing

Design competition launched for downtown Banff visitor centre, housing

A design competition is being launched to develop a conceptual design of new visitor information centre in the heart of downtown Banff that has been in the works for almost 30 years, which could include residential housing.
Tanker rollover closes Highway 2 north of Innisfail Friday afternoon

Tanker rollover closes Highway 2 north of Innisfail Friday afternoon

4:30 p.m. advisory tells travellers to find an alternate route as police attend to a three-vehicle collision that resulted in minor injuries
Alberta government asks Town of Hinton to increase wildfire mitigation work

Alberta government asks Town of Hinton to increase wildfire mitigation work

Surrounded by coniferous trees, Hinton is situated in a wildfire-prone region that has seen multiple blazes over the past few years, including the Jasper wildfire and the 2023 fire that forced Edson to evacuate.
A patchwork of rules: Why experts want to smooth interprovincial trade

A patchwork of rules: Why experts want to smooth interprovincial trade

The continuing threat of a trade war has Canadian politicians and business leaders looking for ways to shore up our economy in the face of potential disruptions.
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