Mark Carney is no ally of the oilpatch, says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as she calls for election
'He's been on a warpath against the energy industry for his entire career.' Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants the new...
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The oilpatch thought it had dodged a bullet, until Trump mentioned tariffs again
Alberta business and oilpatch leaders are returning home from Washington this week after the U.S. presidential inauguration festivities — and...
Beef prices hit record high at the grocery store — and on the ranch too
The cost of ground beef, steak and roasts has continued to rise this year, reaching historic levels on grocery store...
Three years of roaring oil prices could be coming to an end
After raking in record profits, the oilpatch now faces cheaper commodity prices. Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 202...
Alberta's squeeze on renewable energy has pushed investment to other provinces
New solar and wind projects are under construction elsewhere. Eight months after the Alberta government lifted its moratorium on the...
'A lost opportunity': Alberta gives back $137M to Ottawa in unspent funds to clean up inactive wells
The Alberta government has officially handed back more than $137 million to the federal government after running out of time...
Privatization? Foreign investment? Canadian airports face an overhaul of their business model
When WestJet's CEO openly criticized the federal government recently for hiking air travel fees, it wasn't that unusual. Airline and...
For its next trick, Ottawa must unload the $34B Trans Mountain pipeline. It won't be easy
In her budget speech to the House of Commons on Tuesday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland took a moment to celebrate...
Fate of giant carbon capture project still uncertain, but Pathways Alliance hopeful for deal with feds
Despite growing frustrations and prolonged negotiations with the federal government, a consortium of Canada's largest oilsands companies is optimistic about...
No water, no oil: How the parched western provinces could hamper the oilpatch
Persistent and severe drought conditions across Western Canada could have a devastating effect on the oil and natural gas sector...
$34B Trans Mountain expansion pipeline begins filling with oil with first shipments before Canada Day
The odyssey of developing and building the Trans Mountain expansion project in Western Canada is finally nearing the finishing line...
The cars, the chargers or the customers? A look at what's behind cooling EV sales growth
Several automakers are pulling back on plans to expand the amount of electric vehicles they produce in response to slowing...
Alberta gives cold shoulder to wind and solar industry, as the rest of the world is clamouring for more
The Alberta government's seven-month ban on new large-scale wind and solar power projects will end this week, but the province...
Deficit or surplus? Alberta budget on 'knife's edge' amid sluggish oil prices
Slumping oil prices are bringing some relief for drivers filling up their gas tanks this winter, but they're also delivering...
2024 is the year the world could reach peak coal use. But it's a tough habit to quit
With the COP28 climate summit now in the rearview mirror, some researchers say the moment is here when coal consumption...
COP28 reaches groundbreaking climate deal in Dubai calling for 'transitioning away from fossil fuels'
After negotiators worked through the night, a new deal has been reached at COP28 which could signal the world's desire...
We should have been here 10 years ago, says Big Oil at COP28
As the curtains are set to close on COP28, the oil and gas industry remains firmly in the crosshairs as...
Alberta given 'Fossil of the Day' award by activists at global climate summit
Environmental activists put a spotlight on Alberta's climate record on Wednesday at the COP28 climate summit by giving the province...
Stricter oilpatch methane rules unveiled by federal government
The federal government is unveiling stricter oil and gas industry regulations with the goal of sharply reducing harmful methane emissions...
COP28 host used climate talks to push for oilpatch deals, including in Canada
A few days before hosting the UN climate conference, allegations are being raised about COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber and his...