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Rumours of the death of the internal combustion engine appear to be greatly exaggerated, if a pair of the world’s preeminent automakers has its way.That’s because famed German autohaus Porsche has unveiled a hydrogen combustion engine observers say could render EVs obsolete. Likewise, Ferrari earlier this year filed patents for a hydrogen combustion power plant that uses ammonia, in addition to synthetic fuels.Rather than calling it an ICE, Porsche calls its own rendition an EIC or ’efficent int…
7 months ago
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Sir Winston Churchill once said democracy — and capitalism — are the worst political and economic systems. Except for all the others.At a time when the virtues of free enterprise are under attack, one Calgary non-profit group is doing its part to instil the values of hard work, discipline and honesty into the next generation of youth.That’s because Mini Titans aims to fill a crucial gap by preparing today’s youth to navigate the complexities of the free markets with confidence and integrity. By…
6 months ago
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The Brits apparently don’t have a stiff upper lip when it comes to climate change.That’s because Canadian culture warrior Jordan Peterson is courting more contrarian controversy — this time over claims that burning fossil fuels is good for the environment.In a podcast with equally controversial UK politician Nigel Farage this week, Peterson said NASA data shows “the influx of carbon dioxide from the fossil fuel industry into the atmosphere is actually a net ecological good.”“In the last 20 years…
6 months ago
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First it was US-based retailer Tractor Supply that succumbed to anti-woke activists. Now actual tractor maker John Deere is in the sights of American anti-woke activists.Notorious online influencer Robby Starbuck has Deere & Company — maker of the iconic John Deer farm implements — in his latest sights for its DEI and LGBTQ-advocacy policies.On Tuesday he took to Twitter (‘X’) to blast what he called one of America’s “most beloved brands by conservative farmers” for a laundry list of actions inc…
6 months ago
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Alberta’s UCP government is aiming to make it a global leader in the emerging financial technology — ‘fin-tech’ — space with a three pronged approach aimed at guiding future policy decisions.Speaking at the Canadian Blockchain Consortium trade mission in Calgary last week, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally gave a glimpse into the government’s so-called ‘crypto roadmap’ to attract hundreds of million in new investment and essentially build a whole new industry.As part of…
5 months ago
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If you’ve noticed the work days are dragging on a little longer than usual, it may not be your imagination.That’s because a new NASA study funded in part by the Canadian government says the melting ice caps are affecting the planet’s rotation, making each successive day slightly longer.According to the study’s findings, the average length of day has increased by 1.33 milliseconds since 2000. That compares to an average of about 0.03 milliseconds since 1900.At the current rate — based on future c…
5 months ago
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Government regulatory policies and trade protectionism are the biggest barriers to Canada’s agricultural industry, according to a new Angus Reid survey. And a vast majority of framers have faith in either government or the private sector to solve them.Fully 61% of sector stakeholders identify the policy and regulatory environment in Canada as the biggest risk to the agri-food sector while 50% identify trade barriers and protectionism — about the same as drought, floods and wildfiresOn the flip s…
5 months ago
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A Saskatchewan pension plan has a sour taste in its mouth after a US federal court judge dismissed a class action suit against fake food maker Beyond Meat.
4 months ago
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Citing a “skills gap” for thousands of HVAC technicians to upgrade their skills, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault are teaming up to pump hundreds of thousands of dollars to train the next generation of heat pump mechanics.
4 months ago
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Barely a week after being elected vice-president of a group dedicated to transitioning energy cities from fossil fuels, Calgary mayor is already spreading the gospel of decarbonization.
4 months ago
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Never say never. And never did she say never when it comes to hydraulic fracking, according to US presidential hopeful Kamal Harris. Even if she did.
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