David Parker: Telus Convention Centre CEO offers shelter
Article content Less than a month into his new appointment as president and CEO of the Calgary Telus Convention Centre (CTCC), Kurby Court has been subject to an avalanche of …
COVID-19: Members of Alberta gym frustrated as charges continue
Article content Members of the Alberta gym chain say they’re continuing to see charges despite the gym’s closure on March 17 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Some members of GYMVMT, the …
COVID crisis endangers future of Alberta’s tech sector, advocates warn
“It’s going to be a tale of two cities,” Short said. “There’s going to be organizations that do really well because their products are geared to really benefit from a …
‘An obligation just like safety’: Employers urged to keep workers’ mental health at forefront
“HR will dictate certain ways to terminate somebody, but I’ve thrown that rule book out,” Jutt said. “Because at the end of the day, I’m a person, they’re a person. …
Keystone investment not a distraction from COVID fight, Kenney vows
University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe said the deal is structured as an equity investment that will allow the government to sell its shares after the project is completed, and …
From seed of an idea, Green Drop has grown into yard-care giant
Article content After attending a National Fertilizer Association convention in Los Angeles in 1980, John Robinson came back with the idea of starting a company to specialize in helping people …
Corbella: Small businesses get COVID-19 help, but is it too late?
Despite Friday’s positive, “albeit late” announcement, Kelly says there are many battles ahead. There are indications that the federal government will be moving ahead with a 50 per cent increase …
Small businesses crippled by COVID-19 applaud Ottawa’s pledge to cover 75 per cent of payroll
However, he said business owners, including the breweries he represents, are far from out of the woods, with rent a top-of-mind problem. “It’s a critical issue. What is the plan …
COVID-19: Packing plants a top priority as Alberta looks to keep food supply chain running
“The CFIA has also been looking at what they would do if, for some reason, they suddenly had a shortage of inspectors,” White said. “Late last week they also put …
COVID-19: Tourism Calgary temporarily lays off 60 per cent of staff
Article content As the city’s tourism industry takes a significant hit, Tourism Calgary announced that 60 per cent of its staff will be temporarily laid off while the remaining staff …