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Energy industry carving out a new face
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We don’t need elections now, we need leadership
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As COVID-19 cases rise again, oil forecasts fall
The world is past the era of growing crude oil demand and it may never recover to pre-pandemic levels
Canada’s foreign oil imports: $477 billion since 1988
Canada is an energy superpower that still imports billions of dollars in foreign oil and…Energy forecasters see doom and gloom on horizon
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The smartest things ever said about sports
Despite what Vince Lombardi said, if winning’s the only thing in sports, you’re going…
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Get the most out of your online meetings
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The best way of countering liars is to follow the old adage “trust, but verify”
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Four tips for improving your people skills
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Consulting is tougher than you think
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Digital mental health as effective as in-person treatment
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New ‘atlas’ of the heart offers new approach to treating heart disease
Cutting-edge techniques the first step toward understanding heart disease and developing new targeted treatments…
New ‘atlas’ of the heart offers new approach to treating heart disease
Cutting-edge techniques the first step toward understanding heart disease and developing new targeted treatments to…
Antiviral drug remdesivir offers second mechanism of attack
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Little evidence vitamin D prevents severe COVID-19
Getting too much vitamin D can also cause health problems, says U of A pediatric…
Group designs better CPR board for resuscitating COVID-19 patients
Pandemic inspires University of Alberta innovation in emergency and critical care
Trudeau has eroded Canada’s place in the world
The image of the hip and virtuous leader that some media and voters hold…
A guaranteed annual income is complicated
Richard Nixon and Pat Moynihan had a plan to end poverty. In the end,…
Trudeau has eroded Canada’s place in the world
The image of the hip and virtuous leader that some media and voters hold of…
A guaranteed annual income is complicated
Richard Nixon and Pat Moynihan had a plan to end poverty. In the end, it…
Your grocery bill is rising and Covid-19 will make it worse
It’s high time to evaluate the possibility of a guaranteed minimum income, for greater financial…
In search of an American tax daddy for Canadian media
The federal government is apparently preparing massive regulation of the Internet, pandering to the views…
Lisbon’s Belem District ripe for discovery
You can't really say you've seen Lisbon without seeing the Belem District
Lisbon, Portugal a travel bargain
Portugal is not always on major tourist routes, but there is plenty to see…
B.C. rec sites a natural delight for hardy campers
Visitors just have to be prepared to go with the flow, consider unconventional approaches and…
A drive through Normandy is a drive through history
If you're a student of history, ancient or modern, a drive through Normandy makes for…
Walking the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain
For over a thousand years, the faithful have taken the pilgrimage to Santiago passing through…
Zion National Park a walker’s paradise
While overshadowed by its bigger, more famous neighbor, the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park rewards…
Nissan Leaf an ideal battery-powered city vehicle
But range anxiety remains an issue if you want to use this electric car…
Buying used: 2010 Honda Ridgeline worth seeking out
This is as comfortable a truck as you’ll find and little touches make everything…
Small irritants combine to spoil Infiniti QX50
This mid-size SUV spoils the driving experience with too many convenience features that only serve…
Buying used: 2011 Chevrolet Volt
Unlike other hybrid cars, the Volt is designed to run on battery power alone for…
Toyota Tundra offers muscles and manners
The engine is one of the most responsive yet well-behaved power plants in this market.…
Buying used: 2010 Volvo XC60
This sport utility is arguably one of the safest vehicles on the road and it’s…