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  The Calgary-Edmonton Corridor: Alberta's Economic Powerhouse   Stretching approximately 300 kilometers between Alberta's two largest cities, the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor represents one of Canada's most dynamic and economically significant regions. This bustling urban corridor, often called the "Calgary-Edmonton Corridor" or simply "the corridor," is home to over 75% of Alberta's population and generates a disproportionate share of Canada's economic output.   Economic Engine   The corridor's economic might cannot be overstated. It serves as the heart of Canada's energy sector, with Calgary functioning as the nation's oil and gas headquarters while Edmonton acts as the gateway to the North and a major petrochemical hub. Beyond energy, the region has diversified significantly, boasting thriving technology sectors, advanced manufacturing, logistics, and agricultural processing industries.   What makes this corridor particularly fascina...

‘Testing the market’: Unrealistic sellers pull properties from auction (Australia)

The number of home owners withdrawing their properties from auction is growing, as nervous sellers grapple with a fast-changing property market.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2s4f8nc3     

Amazon is building a massive new delivery station in Edmonton (Edmonton)

Great news, northsiders: your Amazon packages could soon be arriving at your doorstep even faster.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yc5cdyuk  

Many Canadian taxpayers getting inaccurate info from CRA agents, report finds (Canada)

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recorded the highest level of complaints in the past three years in the fiscal year 2025-2026, with many service users receiving information that was incomplete, inaccurate, or unclear.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3e9bafa5     

City cracking down on unpermitted surface parking lots in downtown Edmonton (Edmonton)

The City of Edmonton is taking initiative in dealing with unpermitted downtown surface-level parking lots starting Wednesday.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3b3ykkmv  

Marda Loop businesses, residents frustrated with monthly maintenance of paving stones (Calgary)

It’s the first summer without major construction in Marda Loop in years, but some businesses and residents are now dealing with another obstacle they say is affecting their operations and lives.     Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3cxvascb  

37% of recent first-time buyers regret the size of mortgage they took on, says new report (Canada)

Five years after homebuying activity hit unprecedented heights amid record-low, pandemic-era interest rates, the ongoing mortgage renewal wave is putting borrowers managing higher payments under pressure, according to a recent report from Mortgage Professionals Canada.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/uj5zrta9    

Investors risk up to $50,000 by rushing into buying newly-built homes (Australia)

Experts have warned investors could lose tens of thousands of dollars by rushing to buy newly-built homes in response to federal budget changes.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/y9wvhsn8      

Crude awakening: Why doomsday scenarios of US$200 oil didn’t come true (Global)

When Iran shut one of the world’s most vital energy arteries, it triggered fears of doomsday scenarios — a record climb in oil prices that could have devastating economic impacts around the world.   Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4hpr2d45     

New data reveals SA’s most expensive settled sales of 2025/26 (Australia)

It’s been a massive 12 months for SA’s premium property market, with a new state residential sale record capping off a continued run of strong performance.     Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2v63mt9t  

Alberta homeowners urged to prepare as 2026 hail season gets underway (Alberta)

Insurance industry officials are warning Albertans to prepare for another potentially costly hail season, pointing to billions of dollars in damage caused by severe storms over the past decade.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mryfkuru  

What is a ‘turn-key home’? It’s the most desirable kind of property right now, says realtor (Winnipeg)

WINNIPEG – The state of Winnipeg’s housing market is “somewhat tumultuous” in the eyes of one local realtor.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2f2byxdc     

Shrinking properties force home brewers to go compact (Australia)

The demise of the traditional quarter-acre block is impacting far more than the generations of kids who will never experience the joy of swinging from a Hills Hoist.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4bfrbvtn