Oilsands Dependence Could Hurt Canada's Economy: Report

Oilsands Dependence Could Hurt Canada's Economy: Report

The Canadian Press  02.20.2013
OTTAWA - A new report warns of the perils to the Canadian economy of relying too much on the oilsands.The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives...
Another Energy Firm Taken Over By Foreign Investors

Another Energy Firm Taken Over By Foreign Investors

Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press  02.20.2013
CALGARY - Celtic Exploration Ltd. (TSX:CLT) said Wednesday it has Ottawa's approval to be taken over by Houston-based energy heavyweight...
Oilsands Tailings Leaking Into Groundwater: Memo

Oilsands Tailings Leaking Into Groundwater: Memo

02.18.2013
OTTAWA -- Tailings ponds from oilsands production are leaking and contaminating Alberta's groundwater, Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver...
Victims Want Their Cut Of Meat Packer

Victims Want Their Cut Of Meat Packer

02.15.2013
There are now 75 people from across the country who have joined a $17-million class-action lawsuit against the company that was behind...
Cease Trade Ordered As Tens Of Millions In Revenue Vanishes

Cease Trade Ordered As Tens Of Millions In Revenue Vanishes

The Canadian Press  02.15.2013
CALGARY - A cease trade order has been issued against Poseidon Concepts Corp. (TSX:PSN) after the oilfield services company said up to...
Enbridge's Plan To Get More Oilsands Crude To The Gulf

Enbridge's Plan To Get More Oilsands Crude To The Gulf

Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press  02.15.2013
CALGARY - Enbridge Inc. and a partner are planning to spend up to US$3.4 billion to reconfigure a natural gas pipeline to carry oil to...
Cenovus Takes Q4 Hit

Cenovus Takes Q4 Hit

Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press  02.14.2013
CALGARY - Cenovus Energy Inc. is keen on a TransCanada Corp. proposal to ship crude eastward, especially if the pipeline stretches all...
Here's How The Alberta Budget Deficit Flew Under The Radar

Here's How The Alberta Budget Deficit Flew Under The Radar

The Canadian Press  02.12.2013
EDMONTON - Alberta's auditor general says the province didn't break its own rules by delivering a bare-bones first-quarter budget update...
See Which Provinces' Workers Will See Biggest Pay Hikes in 2013

See Which Provinces' Workers Will See Biggest Pay Hikes in 2013

LuAnn LaSalle, The Canadian Press  02.12.2013
Pipe fitters and plumbers in the oil and gas industry in Western Canada can expect higher salary increases this year than retail and hospitality...
Chinese Smartening Up About Investing In Canada

Chinese Smartening Up About Investing In Canada

Bob Weber, The Canadian Press  02.11.2013
EDMONTON - Canada's ambassador to China says money from the Asian country is likely to keep pouring into Canadian resource projects.But...
Alberta Has A New Oil Strategy

Alberta Has A New Oil Strategy

02.11.2013
Alberta is renewing efforts to add value to resources at home and is taking a serious second look at export options that seemed inconceivable...
Pipeline Pals? At Least One Of Them Thinks So..

Pipeline Pals? At Least One Of Them Thinks So..

02.11.2013
Alberta Premier Alison Redford says she doesn't believe Quebec will stand in the way of a west-to-east pipeline carrying crude oil from...
Bad News For Canada's Economic Driver

Bad News For Canada's Economic Driver

Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press  02.10.2013
CALGARY - Ernst & Young foresees a lot of "for sale" signs being posted on energy assets around the world — and Canada's oilpatch is...
Alberta Needs Strict Spending Diet: Taxpayers Group

Alberta Needs Strict Spending Diet: Taxpayers Group

The Canadian Press  02. 8.2013
EDMONTON - The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says it is going to Alberta's economic summit this weekend to spread the word that Alberta...