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Edmonton-based Running Room drops CamelBaks over gun company ties
In an open letter posted Thursday, the firm said it will stop all further orders of hydration packs from CamelBak, although it will sell out existing stock.
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In an open letter posted Thursday, the firm said it will stop all further orders of hydration packs from CamelBak, although it will sell out existing stock.
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Cannabis retailer Fire and Flower plans to open 30 stores, hire hundreds of people
In Phase 1, they predict hundreds of jobs in Alberta, more than 100 of those in Edmonton.
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In Phase 1, they predict hundreds of jobs in Alberta, more than 100 of those in Edmonton.
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The Needle Vinyl Tavern won't reopen, building ownership being negotiated
The Needle Vinyl Tavern won't reopen, while ownership of the Jasper Avenue building where the bar is located is being renegotiated. This comes after the club closed its doors following sexual harassment allegations.
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The Needle Vinyl Tavern won't reopen, while ownership of the Jasper Avenue building where the bar is located is being renegotiated. This comes after the club closed its doors following sexual harassment allegations.
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Feds doing all it can to push Trans Mountain pipeline expansion: Sohi
Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi responded to critics Wednesday by saying the federal government is doing everything in its control to ensure the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is built. Although Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci called for “real action” on the pipeline, which...
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Infrastructure Minister Amarjeet Sohi responded to critics Wednesday by saying the federal government is doing everything in its control to ensure the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is built. Although Alberta Finance Minister Joe Ceci called for “real action” on the pipeline, which...
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Investment in commercial real estate expected to rise in 2018: Report
Edmonton’s commercial real estate market is projected to be a winner in 2018. According to the CBRE’s 2018 Canadian Real Estate Market Outlook report released Wednesday, investment in Edmonton’s commercial real estate is expected to rise 6.5 per cent in 2018 with investments totaling ...
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Edmonton’s commercial real estate market is projected to be a winner in 2018. According to the CBRE’s 2018 Canadian Real Estate Market Outlook report released Wednesday, investment in Edmonton’s commercial real estate is expected to rise 6.5 per cent in 2018 with investments totaling ...
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Paula Simons: NRA boycott campaign puts MEC's principles to the test
When moral righteousness is part of your corporate brand identity, you face unique challenges.
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When moral righteousness is part of your corporate brand identity, you face unique challenges.
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Edmonton company planning first Canadian-led driving expedition to the South Pole
An Edmonton company is unveiling plans at a news conference Tuesday to direct the first Canadian-led driving expedition to the South Pole. A four-person team led by Darryl Weflen, president of Airworks Compressors Corp., intends to head out next November on Xpedition 90X, also billed as the first...
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An Edmonton company is unveiling plans at a news conference Tuesday to direct the first Canadian-led driving expedition to the South Pole. A four-person team led by Darryl Weflen, president of Airworks Compressors Corp., intends to head out next November on Xpedition 90X, also billed as the first...
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TEC Edmonton ranked third among global business incubators links to a university
TEC Edmonton is moving up the ranks among business incubators in the world. UBI Global, a Swedish-based think tank, ranked TEC Edmonton third on its list of World Top Business Accelerators linked to a university. TEC Edmonton is among 259 finalists from 53 countries selected from 1,370 subm...
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TEC Edmonton is moving up the ranks among business incubators in the world. UBI Global, a Swedish-based think tank, ranked TEC Edmonton third on its list of World Top Business Accelerators linked to a university. TEC Edmonton is among 259 finalists from 53 countries selected from 1,370 subm...
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Government releasing proposals to diversify Alberta energy sector
Opportunities to diversify Alberta’s energy industry will be unveiled today in Edmonton, as a committee tasked with figuring out a plan releases its report. The Energy Diversification Advisory Committee was formed as a result of the royalty review. Its mandate was to explore ways...
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Opportunities to diversify Alberta’s energy industry will be unveiled today in Edmonton, as a committee tasked with figuring out a plan releases its report. The Energy Diversification Advisory Committee was formed as a result of the royalty review. Its mandate was to explore ways...
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Edmonton area cannabis production set to soar
The looming legalization of recreational marijuana is helping spur a green rush by more than a dozen companies setting up cannabis production facilities in the greater Edmonton region. The ganjapreneurs range from multibillion-dollar giants such as Aurora Cannabis and Canopy Growth to a pot...
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The looming legalization of recreational marijuana is helping spur a green rush by more than a dozen companies setting up cannabis production facilities in the greater Edmonton region. The ganjapreneurs range from multibillion-dollar giants such as Aurora Cannabis and Canopy Growth to a pot...
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Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders score wins, Brandon Davidson for a third-round pick.
The Edmonton Oilers have traded Brandon Davidson to the New York Islanders for a third round pick, the Islanders report. My take Count this as a win for the Islanders and for the Oilers. Edmonton moves a d-man that they picked up for nothing just a few months ago and get reasonably draft pick in ...
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The Edmonton Oilers have traded Brandon Davidson to the New York Islanders for a third round pick, the Islanders report. My take Count this as a win for the Islanders and for the Oilers. Edmonton moves a d-man that they picked up for nothing just a few months ago and get reasonably draft pick in ...
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15% drop in natural gas prices slows Edmonton inflation down
Edmonton’s inflation rate dropped in January due to lower fuel and electricity costs, a city report issued Friday afternoon said. The consumer price index slowed to 1.5 per cent in January from 2.2 per cent in December. A 15 per cent drop in natural gas prices across the province was ...
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Edmonton’s inflation rate dropped in January due to lower fuel and electricity costs, a city report issued Friday afternoon said. The consumer price index slowed to 1.5 per cent in January from 2.2 per cent in December. A 15 per cent drop in natural gas prices across the province was ...
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Boss of major Edmonton employer describes inclusionary policies to economic development panel
The leader of a major Edmonton company says organizations hoping to create a more inclusive workplace could try something as simple as holding a potluck lunch.
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The leader of a major Edmonton company says organizations hoping to create a more inclusive workplace could try something as simple as holding a potluck lunch.
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Fort Saskatchewan's Two Sergeants brewery moving to Edmonton
By Jeff Labine Two Sergeants are marching into Edmonton, and they’re bringing their kegs with them. The Fort Saskatchewan brewery first opened its doors back in 2015, but is unable to expand in it’s current space northeast of Edmonton, and has struggled with attracting more customers ...
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By Jeff Labine Two Sergeants are marching into Edmonton, and they’re bringing their kegs with them. The Fort Saskatchewan brewery first opened its doors back in 2015, but is unable to expand in it’s current space northeast of Edmonton, and has struggled with attracting more customers ...
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Edmonton businesses suffer $1.5 million in damages in cybercrime
Several Edmonton businesses were hit with $1.5 million in damages after suffering network intrusions resulting in the theft of data.
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Several Edmonton businesses were hit with $1.5 million in damages after suffering network intrusions resulting in the theft of data.
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