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TransAlta going greener as it maps out $3.5B in spending, mainly on renewables

CALGARY — One of Alberta's largest power generators says more than two-thirds of its profits will come from renewable electricity production by 2028 — a major transformation for a company that once was one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases

Nov 21, 2023 9:23 AM Read more >

Do your research for Black Friday, because not every deal is a good one, experts warn

The barrage of Black Friday advertisements might have many tempted to whip out their wallets, but experts caution against unnecessary discretionary purchases this year amid inflation and the skyrocketing cost of living.

Nov 21, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

In the news today: Inflation dips to 3.1% ahead of fiscal update

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate slowed to 3.

Nov 21, 2023 6:44 AM Read more >

Here's a list of October inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.1 per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.

Nov 21, 2023 6:36 AM Read more >

Here's a list October inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 3.1 per cent in October, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 2.4 per cent (4.1) — Prince Edward Island: 1.

Nov 21, 2023 6:35 AM Read more >

Capital Power spending US$1.1 billion in pair of deals for U.S. power plants

EDMONTON — Capital Power Corp. says it has signed a pair of deals with CSG Investments, Inc., a subsidiary of Beal Financial Corp., to buy two natural gas power plants in the United States for a total of US$1.1 billion.

Nov 21, 2023 5:29 AM Read more >

George Weston reports Q3 profit down from year ago on one-time charges

TORONTO — George Weston Ltd. reported its third-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it was hit by one-time charges driven by its stake in Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust.

Nov 21, 2023 5:16 AM Read more >

One dead, two seriously injured in shooting in Caledon, Ontario

CALEDON, Ont. — A shooting in Caledon, Ont. has left one person dead and sent two others to hospital.

Nov 21, 2023 2:47 AM Read more >

Canadians to get update on federal finances, new housing measures in budget update

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to present the traditional fall update on Canada's finances — a fiscal blueprint that's expected to include measures aimed at getting more homes built.

Nov 21, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

U.S. study finds Canadian mining toxin in American waters; treatment 'a small dent'

A new American study has confirmed southeastern British Columbia coal mines are contaminating waters shared by Canada and the U.S.

Nov 21, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >