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LYTLE: Bailed-out billionaires and communist ties " why Ottawa's housing scam proves Alberta needs independence
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (391+ words) In the early 1980s, I read a book about personal finance that dramatically changed my life " by almost destroying it. I was tripped up by my naivety in not knowing that while strategy is good, strategy well timed is much better....
Think tank warns Ottawa's canned vegetable tariffs will drive up food costs
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (332+ words) Western Standard A Montreal-based public policy think tank is warning that Ottawa's newly imposed tariffs on imported canned vegetables will add to grocery bills at a time when Canadians are already struggling with rising food prices. The Montreal Economic Institute…...
Carney unveils $3. 2 billion food security strategy to lower grocery costs
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (67+ words) Western Standard Carney unveils $3. 2 billion food security strategy to lower grocery costs Toronto food bank use surges as 1 in 10 GTA residents seek help Ontario announces $1. 7 B spending in colleges and universities Carney defends $22. 6 billion Ukraine aid package as "Canadian values…...
Bank of Canada admits another forecasting miss as recession concerns grow
3+ week, 1+ day ago (76+ words) Western Standard Bank of Canada admits another forecasting miss as recession concerns grow Ontario legislature adjourns for 21-week summer break until after Toronto election Bank of Canada links immigration surge to rising youth unemployment crisis MACLEOD: Alberta can't survive five…...
Canada enters technical recession as economy stalls
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (68+ words) Western Standard Canada enters technical recession as economy stalls QUESNEL: Goodbye Guilbeault " Canada's energy future depends on moving past eco-extremism Kamloops skeptics to rally at BC legislature on fifth anniversary of "unmarked graves' announcement Bank of Canada links immigration surge…...
WHAT THE CLUCK! : Whole chicken prices surge 33. 5% in a year " is supply management failing to stabilize costs?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (77+ words) Western Standard WHAT THE CLUCK! : Whole chicken prices surge 33. 5% in a year " is supply management failing to stabilize costs? Immigration levels linked to housing demand as Canada adds more than 80, 000 homes for new arrivals CTV owner Bell Media losing $40 M…...
REPORT: Alberta's resource economy driving growth despite global uncertainty
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (77+ words) Western Standard REPORT: Alberta's resource economy driving growth despite global uncertainty REPORT: Ottawa-Alberta energy strategy may require billions in public subsidies GWYN MORGAN: Net zero is collapsing " why is Canada still clinging to it? STIRLING: Net zero by force " how…...
DEALS FOR YOUR DOLLAR: Comparing Alberta grocery prices
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (388+ words) Western Standard In these tough economic times, every dollar counts " especially when it comes to grocery shopping A comparison of a standard 10-item basket across four major chains " Walmart, Real Canadian Superstore, Fresh Co, and Safeway " shows a gap of…...
Bank of Canada says no recession likely in 2026 if global risks ease, warns outlook uncertain
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (319+ words) Western Standard Canada may avoid a recession in 2026 " but only if global tensions and trade disputes ease " according to Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, who cautioned the outlook remains highly uncertain. If the situation changes, we may need to…...
Alberta forecasted to lead Canada's economy in 2026 despite global instability
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (509+ words) Western Standard CALGARY " A new economic outlook from ATB Financial forecasts Alberta's economy to outperform the rest of Canada in 2026, in large part due to surging oil prices despite ongoing global instability and supply chain disruptions. The report, released Thursday,…...