Greatest Boom Ever

Albertans are the least likely Canadians to put their province ahead of the country, even as Alberta heads to a fall referendum on separation, according to a new poll.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yc6b5jem    

The Canadian economy was back in growth mode to start the second quarter, rebounding from a mild contraction in the first three months of 2026.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2ku3r5rt     

TORONTO — A new survey of Canadian renters says affordability concerns continue to far outweigh all other rental market challenges even after nearly two years of declines in asking prices.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/fpa9cp3p          

Residents of two southeast Calgary communities are hoping the city will halt an impending housing development on a nearby CTrain park-and-ride lot, citing the loss of hundreds of parking spaces for transit commuters.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdhhcwh6     

It should come as no surprise that Canada’s prime minister would go to bat for national unity, but it remains unclear exactly how Mark Carney’s determination will manifest itself in Alberta.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/55d5dwt6  

  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...

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     

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

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     

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

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  

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