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Feds propose to cap oil, gas emissions using industry-specific carbon pricing system

Feds propose to cap oil, gas emissions using industry-specific carbon pricing system

The federal government is proposing to use an industry-specific cap-and-trade system or a modified carbon pricing system to set a ceiling for emissions from the oil and gas sector.
Economists predict inflation climbed even higher in June amid 'reopening effect'

Economists predict inflation climbed even higher in June amid 'reopening effect'

Economists are predicting an even higher reading of inflation for June as energy and food prices crept higher and the economy reopened further.
Bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects

Bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects

How to identify and keep beneficial insects around.
Start talking to your kids about money at an early age, experts say

Start talking to your kids about money at an early age, experts say

When it comes to your kids, keeping quiet about money might actually cause more harm than good. 
TV show Salvage Kings hopes to feature Southern Alberta properties in upcoming season

TV show Salvage Kings hopes to feature Southern Alberta properties in upcoming season

Canadian TV show, Salvage Kings, and their production team want to secure properties in or around Airdrie for filming this summer.
B.C. nurse suspended for creating fake vaccine cards

B.C. nurse suspended for creating fake vaccine cards

A B.C. nurse who created fake COVID-19 vaccine cards will undergo remedial training in professional ethics.
Canada's oilsands look into use of nuclear power as 'net zero changes everything'

Canada's oilsands look into use of nuclear power as 'net zero changes everything'

The pressing global need to slash emissions in the face of a growing climate crisis is driving renewed interest in nuclear power — and few places more so than in Canada's oilsands.
RCMP, CBSA investigating contract foreign workers employment status at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

RCMP, CBSA investigating contract foreign workers employment status at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Thirty-one contract foreign hotel workers employed through a staffing agency are required to leave Canada following investigation into workers hired through staffing agency.
Shell to install 79 EV charging points at Canadian retail stations by end of year

Shell to install 79 EV charging points at Canadian retail stations by end of year

Shell Canada has announced plans to significantly expand its electric vehicle charging network across the country.
'Reduces the stigma': At-home STI testing kits coming this fall

'Reduces the stigma': At-home STI testing kits coming this fall

Canadians will be able to test for chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis with one urine sample at home.
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