SAIT layoffs highlight funding challenges at Alberta post-secondary schools | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is facing serious funding challenges caused by a decline in enrollment by international students, at the same time the Alberta government has imposed a two per cent cap on increases in tuition and fees for domestic students. According to the 2025 expert panel on post-secondary institution funding, […]
Canadian oilpatch holding off investment changes despite surge in crude prices | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Lauren Krugel The Canadian Press Posted April 15, 2026 12:20 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian oil and gas producers are benefiting from the surge in commodity prices driven by the Middle East war, but they say it’s not changing their investment plans in the near-term. […]
As Rachel Reeves arrives in Washington, yet another crisis overshadows IMF’s annual meeting, says ALEX BRUMMER
[ad_1] Rachel Reeves must fear that her efforts to bring stability to the British economy are doomed to failure. Events beyond her control have a nasty habit of interfering with even the best laid plans. When the Chancellor lands in Washington DC on Tuesday for the spring gathering of the great and the good of […]
Financial checklist of 10 things to do before you die to stop the taxman snatching your bequests
[ad_1] It’s a subject that no one likes to think about, much less speak about with loved ones. But spending even just a few hours planning your finances for when you are gone can spare terrible heartache. Where no financial plan is in place at death, families are frequently left with an administrative nightmare on […]
Moody’s has changed its outlook for New Brunswick from stable to negative – New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Eli Ridder The Canadian Press Posted April 10, 2026 4:23 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Moody’s Ratings has issued a new warning about the state of New Brunswick’s finances. The global credit rating agency changed its outlook for the eastern province from stable to negative, lowering its […]
Deloitte sees Canada’s oilpatch as ripe for deals once turmoil blows over | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] It might be a busy market for mergers and acquisitions in Canada’s oilpatch later this year, provided the geopolitical mayhem eases enough for buyers and sellers to find common ground on price, says a partner at consulting firm Deloitte. In a report published Wednesday, Deloitte said deal activity seemed to be on the upswing […]
Lotto Max ticket price to rise, odds also set to change | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size It may cost you a little extra, but Canadians playing Lotto Max will also soon have slightly better odds at winning a prize as new changes roll out later this week. Starting on Friday, Lotto Max tickets will cost $6 instead of $5, but there will […]
Cost of buying or renting a condo in Calgary tumbles as supply nears record levels | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] According to Anne-Marie Lurie, chief economist for the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), a spate of new construction and development in Calgary is leading to lower prices for apartments and condos in the city. “We’re seeing a lot of rental construction happen across the city,” Lurie said. “You know, a lot (of) new developments.” […]
Gen Z swears listening to 1979 hit song brings cash and good fortune — but experts say there’s nothing ‘magic’ about it
[ad_1] If manifesting money were as easy as pressing play, we’d all be millionaires. But on social media, many Gen Zers are convinced the secret to wealth isn’t hustle culture — it’s a disco beat. Anita Ward’s 1979 disco hit “Ring My Bell” is having an unexpected second life in 2026, with thousands of users […]
Alberta’s proposed immigration bill would create more red tape: hospitality sector | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The restaurant business has weathered its fair share of troubles since the pandemic and labour shortages continues to be a main point of concern for the province’s hospitality industry. “Restaurants are struggling with both input costs going up and of course the affordability crunch that the customers are feeling themselves,” said Mona Pinder, executive […]