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Natural resources GDP on the decline in Canada
Oil sands extraction declined largely because of shutdowns and maintenance of some production facilities. Crude oil extraction also falls
Low commodity prices weight on Prairie entrepreneurs
Limited cash flow also a concern for business owners when it comes to investing in their companies these days, according to BDC survey
Third of Canadians face some degree of financial stage fright
Households with an average income of $50,000 worry twice as much (2.25 hours) a day than households with an average income of more than $100,000
Energy production in Canada declining, says StatsCan
Alberta produced 18.3 million cubic metres of crude oil and equivalent products in October, down…Cold, wet weather stings Prairies’ honey production
Fell by 35 per cent in Alberta, 1.9 per cent in Manitoba and by 1.4…Wexit would solve the country’s malaise
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Baseball being buried by a tsunami of cheat
As baseball struggles with the implications of a team cheating to win a World…
How to decide on a corporate structure for your new business
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5 questions to ask yourself before accepting that new position
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The ecological upside to job automation
How future changes in the structure of business and the nature of work could impact…
Blue collar work dominates top 10 in demand jobs list
Four of the 10 roles on the list are considered to be blue-collar: truck driver,…
Men are bigger liars than women
Men lie about their accomplishments, salaries, and status. Women, by contrast, lie to minimize their…
Five ways you can practice kindness at work
By being kind, we give those around us hope and inspiration
Federal finances perilous but Morneau oblivious
Canada’s economy is weakening with storm clouds on the horizon while federal finances are…
If I ever get hit by a bus, did I ask for it?
Your brain has a funny way of making dreams come true. Be careful what…
Speak the truth and the truth shall set you free
Mental health professionals offer a public service to help us recognize the danger signs and…
Here’s why you should get your flu shot every year
Influenza is one of Canada’s top 10 infectious diseases and has a catastrophic impact on…
Canada needs a comprehensive child and youth mental health strategy
Mental illnesses can often be prevented from developing, or becoming more severe and difficult to…
Combating the over-medication of seniors
Seniors are particularly vulnerable to the effects of too many prescriptions
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Mike Sloan accepted his fate with an eloquence and bravery that many would hope…
Cookies and the meaning of life
Cookies and funerals remind us that our lives are greater than our physical presence…
Resolving your inner conflict and getting off the couch
All lasting change has to happen in the subconscious mind if you're going to get…
Home is where the heart is – and where the costs can pile up
When it comes to owning a home versus renting, you can’t just compare the amount…
Rest in peace, Sloan Ranger
Mike Sloan accepted his fate with an eloquence and bravery that many would hope to…
“Do. Or do not. There is no try.” The wisdom of Star Wars
Trying implies eventually giving up but doing implies putting in the effort until the goal…
Money tight? Take a staycation
Why not play tourist in your own backyard?
Surefire ways to find out if you’re a naturalist
Troy Media is pleased to introduce a biweekly column by naturalist and author Geoff…
How to protect yourself when a travel company cancels your trip
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Christmas in Germany
German Christmas markets, a kaleidoscope of colors and lights, are street markets that are usually…
Death Valley, California. Hotter than Hades
Death Valley National Park is all about extremes, in more ways than one
Venice flooding a sign of deepening climate crisis
Think of Venice as a metaphor for humanity’s tepid response to the swelling climate crisis
Looking for a 2015 used car? Here are some good bets
BMW 3 Series, Kia Optima Hybrid, Scion xB, Toyota Prius V all offer good…
Forget the double-digit cold: bike dreaming season is upon us
This year's show in Calgary was the first of six to be held across…
Mazda gets the most out of CX-5 Diesel
This lovely automobile has a nice sense of balance, plenty of get-up-and-go, is comfortable and…
A cheap, Smart runabout with few equals
With Mercedes discontinuing the Smart after the 2020 model year, this thrifty, surprisingly durable city…
Mercedes A 220 just too fussy
It provides decent performance and is not a bad looker, but the controls and ergonomics…
Eight 2014 models that could fill your used-car needs
From subcompacts to minivans to performance cars, here's something for every buyer