Gas prices highest in B.C., P.E.I. with oil costs ‘supercharged’ due to Iran war | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The five-day-old Iran war has “supercharged” oil prices that Canadian motorists are already seeing reflected at the pumps. Drivers in British Columbia and Prince Edward Island are feeling the pinch the most with prices at the pumps there well above the national average of $1.38.1 per litre Wednesday morning. CAA data shows that figure […]
Private companies added 63,000 jobs in February, January revised to just 11,000 additions, ADP says
[ad_1] A “Now Hiring” sign is seen at a Dollar Tree store on Feb. 11, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Private sector hiring was a bit better than expected in February, though most of the job creation came from just two sectors, ADP reported Wednesday. Companies added a seasonally adjusted 63,000 […]
Edmonton infills operated as rooming houses, renting by the day — even hour | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Residents in some south Edmonton neighbourhoods near the University of Alberta are sounding the alarm over new infill properties where individual bedroom are being rented out rooming house-style — in some cases by the day and even the hour. People living in Belgravia and McKernan who spoke to Global News feel some of the […]
Quebec hotels reporting lacklustre bookings for March break week – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 3, 2026 1:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Hotels across Quebec are reporting a relatively quiet March break week. A survey by the province’s main hotel association shows there are fewer overall bookings this week compared with last year’s March […]
New York Fed’s Williams says tariff burden falls ‘overwhelmingly’ on U.S. businesses and consumers
[ad_1] John Williams, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, speaks during an Economic Club of New York (ECNY) event in New York, US, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. David Dee Delgado | Bloomberg | Getty Images American consumers and businesses are taking most of the hit from President […]
‘Good for the economy’: Premier Moe praises Canada-India uranium trade deal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] As the ink dries on the latest uranium agreement between India and Canada, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is praising the energy partnership, saying it is good for the province’s economy. “It’s going to be good for the electricity outbuild here in India as well as good for the economy and good for Northern Saskatchewan […]
Danielle Smith says Iran war underscores need for new Alberta pipeline to the coast | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Lisa Johnson The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2026 4:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the war in Iran underscores the need for a new pipeline connecting her province’s oil reserves to the West Coast. The threat of shipping disruptions have […]
South Bow plan to revive parts of Keystone XL faces significant hurdles | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A proposal led by Calgary-based South Bow to revive parts of the canceled Keystone XL oil pipeline could increase Canada’s crude exports to the U.S. by more than 12 per cent, if it gets a green light from U.S. President Donald Trump and additional links to U.S. refining hubs are built. The new proposal […]
Carney and India’s Modi strike new energy partnership – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday in New Delhi, where the two leaders announced a series of agreements, including a strategic energy partnership. The deals come as new allegations emerge about the Indian government’s involvement in the murder of a Canadian Sikh activist. “There has been more engagement […]
Alberta budget has minister asking: ‘Is this the right tax structure for the province?’ | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Albertans should be taking the time to think about whether the province’s tax structure is the right one nowadays, the finance minister says. Nate Horner said Thursday that he wants taxpayers to think about that after he tabled Alberta’s 2026 budget, which features a staggering $9.4-billion deficit for the year. “This is a novel […]