Alberta energy regulator fines firm $456K for misleading applications

Friday, May 23, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

Alberta’s energy watchdog has fined a company $456K for submitting incomplete and misleading reclamation applications. This hefty penalty underscores the regulator’s resolve to clamp down on corporate missteps, even if the fine barely buys a decent lunch these days.

theglobeandmail.com / Alberta Energy Regulator fines company $456K for providing misleading, false information

thestar.com / Alberta Energy Regulator fines company $456K for providing misleading, false info

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G7 summit in Banff stokes high finance drama

Friday, May 23, 2025, 1:21 pm more...

At Banff’s Rimrock, top G7 finance ministers gathered in a rare display of unity to hammer out pivotal economic issues, all while the historic venue prepares for a “transformative” renovation. The summit, filled with brisk negotiations and subtle theatrics, delivered its share of global economic irony.

cp24.com/ / G7 priority shift - CP24

calgaryherald.com / The Rimrock has one last splash before closing for renos

theglobeandmail.com / G7 finance ministers signal unity at Banff summit

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March retail sales surge recorded with a modest 0.8% gain

Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:20 am more...

Statistics Canada reported that retail sales in March climbed by 0.8%, buoyed by robust vehicle and parts sales. The figures underscore a steady consumer spending environment amid market jitters, proving that even modest gains can spark optimism in an unpredictable economic climate.

financialpost.com / Retail sales increase puts another Bank of Canada rate cut back on the table

globalnews.ca / Canadian retailers saw a 0.8% boost in March led by vehicle and parts sales

citynews.ca / Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.8 per cent in March at $69.8 billion

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NB panel reviews debt-laden public power utility finances

Friday, May 23, 2025, 10:20 am more...

The New Brunswick government has appointed a three-member panel to examine its debt-ridden public power utility. The review aims to uncover the root causes behind mounting liabilities and to offer workable solutions for fiscal stability, sparking hopes for a more secure utility future.

globalnews.ca / N.B. announces 3-member panel who will review future of debt-laden power utility

thestar.com / N.B. announces 3-member panel who will review future of debt-laden power utility

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SAAQclic scandal erupts over skyrocketing consultant billing rates fueling outrage

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 1:21 pm more...

An internal review into the SAAQclic project uncovered that external consultants’ hourly rates soared from $82 to $350, accumulating an extra 20,000 billable hours over three years. This jaw-dropping cost escalation has ignited questions about oversight and fiscal responsibility, leaving insiders both shocked and amused.

lapresse.ca / Commission Gallant | Des appels d’offre sur mesure pour des proches du responsable de SAAQclic

ledevoir.com / SAAQclic: le taux horaire de consultants est passé de 82$ à 350$ sans justification

lapresse.ca / Fiasco SAAQclic | Des consultants externes ont facturé 20 000 heures de plus que prévu à 350 $ l’heure

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Newmarket Lotto Max win stirs high-stakes dreams with $65M jackpot

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 12:21 pm more...

A fortunate Newmarket man’s $65-million Lotto Max windfall has sparked grand plans—from castle aspirations to globetrotting adventures—despite marital vetoes. The dramatic jackpot win has raised eyebrows as well as expectations across Ontario’s lottery circles.

globalnews.ca / $65M Ontario lottery winner wants to buy a castle but his wife says no

citynews.ca / ‘Honey, do you want to kiss a millionaire?’: Newmarket man details $65M Lotto Max win

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G7 finance ministers meet in Banff amid global economic concerns

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 3:21 pm more...

G7 finance ministers gathered in Banff for a high-stakes, closed-door summit focused on the global economy and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Amid candid discussions and cautious optimism, the picturesque mountain setting provided an ironic backdrop to serious deliberations by world leaders intent on steering troubled economic waters.

calgaryherald.com / Varcoe: Weak growth, rising prices make job 'a lot hard harder,' as central bank governors meet in Banff

calgaryherald.com / Calgary police designate three protest zones for next month's G7, expect big influx of activists

ledevoir.com / Bousculé par Trump, le G7 Finances au chevet de l’économie mondiale

cbc.ca / G7 finance ministers to discuss global economy, Ukraine at Banff summit

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Canada Goose Thrives Despite Tariff Fears, Shares Climb Higher

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12:21 pm more...

Canada Goose reports that U.S. tariffs have barely ruffled its feathers, as its signature down coats remain unaffected. With share values soaring, investors find a frosty twist of irony in a market where tariff concerns fail to warm up to a crisis.

nationalpost.com / U.S. tariffs have had minimal impact on Canada Goose, company says

financialpost.com / Canada Goose shares soar as company sees 'minimal' impact from tariffs

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Manitoba homeowners outraged over missing $1500 tax credit on bills

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 9:20 pm more...

Provincial officials are scrambling as frustrated homeowners report the absence of a promised $1500 property tax credit on their annual bills. The dispute has ignited public outcry and political sparring over oversight failures, with citizens demanding swift corrective action to remedy the rebate blunder.

globalnews.ca / Manitoba government says it’s working to get promised tax credit to homeowners

winnipegfreepress.com / ‘Terribly unfair’: some homeowners slam province after property tax rebate left off bill

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Federal Ministers Convene at Secretive Economy Retreat

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5:21 pm more...

Canadian federal ministers gathered discreetly near Lake Meech in Gatineau Park to iron out plans for economic revitalization. Away from the public eye, high-level discussions focused on policy and fiscal strategy, leaving critics to wonder if this cloistered retreat might finally offer some real answers—or just more opaque political theatre.

ledevoir.com / Les ministres fédéraux réunis au cours d’une retraite, bien à l’abri des regards des médias

lapresse.ca / Cabinet Carney | Les ministres réunis au cours d’une retraite à l’abri des regards des médias

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