When it comes to housing affordability in major Canadian cities, Calgary and Edmonton continue to be among the leaders and attractive places for potential homebuyers.
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Monthly Archives: September 2020
Province will expand push to promote agriculture exports, attract investment
The Government of Alberta is expanding its Agriculture Promotion Network around the world.
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Applications to evict Albertans for non-payment of rent dropped during the COVID-19 lockdown
Applications to evict Albertans for not paying rent fell 28 per cent during the peak of the COVID-19 lockdown compared to last year.
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Home renovations driving consumer spending in Canada
Home renovations are driving the consumer spending improvement in Canada, according to a new report released Wednesday by TD Economics.
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Canadian economy grows 3% in July
Real gross domestic product (GDP) in Canada grew three per cent in July, following a 6.5 per cent increase in June and the third consecutive monthly gain continued to offset the steepest drops experienced by Canadian economic activity in March and April, according to a report released Wednesday by Statistics Canada.
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Decades in the making, southwest ring road from Highway 8 to Fish Creek Boulevard to open to traffic
A crucial portion of the city’s southwest ring road that traverses land purchased from the Tsuut’ina First Nation opens to traffic Thursday.
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Digital communication becoming more vital for small business
Half of small businesses in Canada say digital communication will be even more vital in 2021 as the pandemic has forced businesses to pivot away from in-person communication and turn to digital solutions to connect with customers, according to a new survey released Wednesday by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
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More than 28 per cent of Calgary’s downtown office space is vacant: CBRE
CALGARY — Calgary is leading the country when it comes to office vacancies, a new report indicates.
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‘We’re very, very fortunate’: Alberta town enjoying a mini-boom thanks to Keystone XL
In the waning days of summer, afternoon traffic in Oyen, Alta., moved slowly along Main Street, easing along the weathered asphalt, past the low brick facade of the town office, farm equipment dealer and a cafe promising fresh pie and hot coffee.
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City launches next phase of budget engagement
The City of Grande Prairie is entering the next phase of its budget engagement with the introduction of the Balancing Act tool.
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