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Precision Drilling boosts capital spending as outlook improves

Precision Drilling boosts capital spending as outlook improves

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. says the outlook for its business is improving enough for it to reverse cuts to its capital spending program it had made amid economic uncertainty earlier this year — and further increase it.
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts

Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged Wednesday but said future cuts may be warranted as U.S. tariffs continue to cloud the outlook. The central bank’s policy rate remains at 2.75 per cent after a third consecutive hold.
Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map

Katy Perry superfan from Alberta basks in newfound fame, puts Medicine Hat on the map

A Katy Perry superfan is basking in newfound fame after a video of him meeting the pop star garnered nearly a million views online.
Capital Power still waiting for Alberta data centre powering opportunity

Capital Power still waiting for Alberta data centre powering opportunity

Capital Power Corp.
Composting helps the planet. This is how to do it, no matter where you live

Composting helps the planet. This is how to do it, no matter where you live

Most of what goes into U.S. landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps to yard trimmings. That's a problem because in that environment, organic waste is deprived of oxygen, which helps break material down.
Put down your phone while supervising kids in the water, Lifesaving Society urges

Put down your phone while supervising kids in the water, Lifesaving Society urges

TORONTO — As Canada heads into a long weekend, the Lifesaving Society is urging parents and caregivers not to have their phones in hand while watching children playing near water or swimming.
Algoma Steel looking to domestic demand as tariffs disrupt operations

Algoma Steel looking to domestic demand as tariffs disrupt operations

Algoma Steel Group Inc. is hoping the federal government's growth projects will lead to more domestic demand for its products as it suspends its dividend and reported a drop in profit from tariff disruptions. The Sault Ste.
Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's help

Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's help

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing an initiative for millions of Americans to upload personal health data and medical records on new apps and systems run by private tech companies, promising that will make it easier to access healt
Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival returns with star power and cultural legacy

Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival returns with star power and cultural legacy

LOS ANGELES (AP) — No matter the time on Martha's Vineyard, a shimmering glow will be powered by the star presence of Black filmmakers, actors and tastemakers like Issa Rae , Mara Brock Akil and Michelle Obama who are shaping culture on their own ter
Nebraska plant explosion killed 2 girls and an employee, and the fire is still burning

Nebraska plant explosion killed 2 girls and an employee, and the fire is still burning

FREMONT, Neb.