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A look at the numbers and assumptions behind Alberta's pension report

A look at the numbers and assumptions behind Alberta's pension report

The Alberta government has released a report that it commissioned on the financial implications of the province leaving the Canada Pension Plan. Here's a look at some of the key findings and assumptions of the report.
Movie Review: St4llone, St4tham are back in ‘Expend4bles,’ yet another expend4ble sequel

Movie Review: St4llone, St4tham are back in ‘Expend4bles,’ yet another expend4ble sequel

It’s a throwaway line, but maybe a bit too meaningful, under the circumstances. “Gravity is setting in,” says Barney, Sylvester Stallone’s aging character in “Expend4bles,” when someone asks how he’s doing. Indeed.
Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues

Booking a COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments or insurance issues

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Some people seeking the newest COVID-19 vaccine are running into high demand, insurance headaches and supply delays coast to coast.
Alberta to debate Canada Pension Plan, says it deserves half of fund if it leaves

Alberta to debate Canada Pension Plan, says it deserves half of fund if it leaves

EDMONTON — Alberta’s premier fired the starter’s pistol Thursday for a provincewide consultation on whether to quit the Canada Pension Plan while releasing a report that estimates the province deserves more than half CPP's assets.
Prada explores lightness with windswept translucent chiffon for next summer

Prada explores lightness with windswept translucent chiffon for next summer

MILAN (AP) — Prada achieved a state of unbearable lightness in a series of translucent chiffon dresses that gently cosseted the form, trailed by wispy strands of the finest organza.
Coastal GasLink fined $340,000 for erosion, sediment control challenges

Coastal GasLink fined $340,000 for erosion, sediment control challenges

CALGARY — Coastal GasLink has been fined $340,000 by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office for issues related to erosion and sediment control. Coastal GasLink, which is owned by Calgary-based TC Energy Corp.
Sophie Turner sues to force estranged husband Joe Jonas to turn over children's passports

Sophie Turner sues to force estranged husband Joe Jonas to turn over children's passports

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Sophie Turner sued her estranged pop star husband Joe Jonas on Thursday to force him to turn over the passports of the couple's two young daughters so she can take them to England.
Tech companies try to take AI image generators mainstream with better protections against misuse

Tech companies try to take AI image generators mainstream with better protections against misuse

Artificial intelligence tools that can conjure whimsical artwork or realistic-looking images from written commands started wowing the public last year. But most people don't actually use them at work or home.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,791.62, down 423.07 points): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy/ Down $1.38, or 2.75 per cent, to $48.75 on 17.7 million shares.
Canadian, U.S. markets tumble Thursday after central bank comments on interest rates

Canadian, U.S. markets tumble Thursday after central bank comments on interest rates

TORONTO — Losses in base metal and technology stocks helped lead a broad-based decline Thursday as Canada's main stock index fell more than two per cent. U.S. stock markets also tumbled the day after the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest rate decision.
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