The crumbling of America’s economic health has made major headlines north of the 49th–which is not surprising given that the United States is Canada’s largest trading ally. The effects of what the Bank of Montreal’s chief economist Dr. Sherry Cooper dubbed “the most pervasive financial crisis in a generation” has already made economic waves in… Continue reading The Albertan cost of the U.S. downturn
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High dollar sends shoppers across the 49th
For many Canadian shoppers, Christmas has come early in the form of a sky-high loonie. “It just makes good sense to buy as much as I can from the States right now,” said third-year business student Erica Bridges. “Even with the additional shipping costs, I always find much better deals when I buy online from… Continue reading High dollar sends shoppers across the 49th
Haskayne honoured
In its annual ranking of the top executive MBA programs in the world, London’s the Financial Times named the Alberta/Haskayne EMBA 28th overall. Last year, the program–which is offered jointly by the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta–was in 46th place. “This international recognition is a clear demonstration of the outstanding quality of… Continue reading Haskayne honoured
Calgary schools to build a solar house
Post-secondary students from Calgary hope to combat the city’s off-the-charts energy consumption by participating in an international competition to build the most energy-efficient home. Students from the University of Calgary, The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and Mount Royal College will jointly make their bid to compete in the 2009 Solar Decathlon, set to take… Continue reading Calgary schools to build a solar house
Activist returns from Haiti, alone
Canada’s role in the political and economic dealings of Haiti–the poorest country in the western hemisphere–is often not called into question, despite knowledge that Canada helped fund a coup against it’s democratically elected government in 2004. Canada Haiti Action Network activist Roger Annis is hoping to change this by touring around Canada to present reports… Continue reading Activist returns from Haiti, alone