Factors such as antibiotic use, C-section birth, and early-life respiratory infections linked to poor asthma control in children A recent study conducted by the University of Alberta has provided further insights into the connection between perinatal health and early life events and their impact on asthma control in children. Related Stories Asthma rates rise in…
Troubled electric buses, bicycle lane costs and high salaries of city officials add to Edmonton property tax woes Edmonton City Council concluded its fall budget adjustment discussions yesterday, approving changes to the 2023-2026 budget that will increase property tax levy by 6.6 percent in 2024, 5.3 percent in 2025, and 4.7 percent in 2026. While these…
Researchers offer hope as they explore ways to halt Type 2 diabetes A research team from the University of Alberta is undertaking a study to investigate whether a combination of diet and exercise can halt the progression of Type 2 diabetes or even lead to remission. Led by Professor Norm Boulé and PhD student Jordan…
Fiscal update will lead to more spending, a rise in the deficit and an uptick in taxes The 2023 fiscal update unveiled by the Trudeau government yesterday has sparked a lively nationwide discussion, with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) and the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) expressing their viewpoints on federal spending and taxation. The CTF,…
Potential long COVID treatment emerges from University of Alberta’s groundbreaking research Researchers at the University of Alberta have made a significant discovery regarding long COVID, identifying an amino acid that could be crucial in predicting and treating the condition. Published recently in Cell Reports Medicine, their study outlines a predictive test for identifying patients at…
Trudeau government faces even more pressure as a majority in Atlantic Canadians rejects any carbon tax on home heating Seventy-seven percent of Atlantic Canadians support the removal of the carbon tax from all home heating energy sources, according to a recent Leger poll commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF). The poll results, which come…
Rising temperatures and reduced snowfall having an impact on Prairie crops A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta has revealed that Canada’s Prairie provinces, a critical area for crop production, have been experiencing rising temperatures and increasing aridity over the past 120 years. The research, led by Emmanuel Mapfumo, an adjunct professor in…
The potential for a groundbreaking diabetes treatment is on the horizon A potential breakthrough in diabetes treatment has emerged from research conducted at the University of Alberta. A team of scientists has identified a gene in insulin-producing cells that could pave the way for a new class of medications to treat and potentially cure diabetes.…
Asking rents hit record highs for sixth consecutive month Canada’s housing market continues to face unprecedented challenges as average asking rents have reached new heights for the sixth consecutive month, according to the latest National Rent Report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation. The report reveals that the average monthly rent in Canada now stands at $2,178,…
New study challenges stereotypes Gender stereotypes have long perpetuated the belief that women lack the confidence required to excel as entrepreneurs. However, a recent study led by Jennifer Jennings, a professor at the Alberta School of Business and Canada Research Chair in Entrepreneurship, Gender, and Family Business, debunks this stereotype, highlighting that women are equally…
Factors such as antibiotic use, C-section birth, and early-life respiratory infections linked to poor asthma control in children A recent study conducted by the University of Alberta has provided further insights into the connection between perinatal health and early life events and their impact on asthma control in children. Related Stories Asthma rates rise in…
Troubled electric buses, bicycle lane costs and high salaries of city officials add to Edmonton property tax woes Edmonton City Council concluded its fall budget adjustment discussions yesterday, approving changes to the 2023-2026 budget that will increase property tax levy by 6.6 percent in 2024, 5.3 percent in 2025, and 4.7 percent in 2026. While these…
Researchers offer hope as they explore ways to halt Type 2 diabetes A research team from the University of Alberta is undertaking a study to investigate whether a combination of diet and exercise can halt the progression of Type 2 diabetes or even lead to remission. Led by Professor Norm Boulé and PhD student Jordan…
Fiscal update will lead to more spending, a rise in the deficit and an uptick in taxes The 2023 fiscal update unveiled by the Trudeau government yesterday has sparked a lively nationwide discussion, with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) and the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI) expressing their viewpoints on federal spending and taxation. The CTF,…
Potential long COVID treatment emerges from University of Alberta’s groundbreaking research Researchers at the University of Alberta have made a significant discovery regarding long COVID, identifying an amino acid that could be crucial in predicting and treating the condition. Published recently in Cell Reports Medicine, their study outlines a predictive test for identifying patients at…
Trudeau government faces even more pressure as a majority in Atlantic Canadians rejects any carbon tax on home heating Seventy-seven percent of Atlantic Canadians support the removal of the carbon tax from all home heating energy sources, according to a recent Leger poll commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF). The poll results, which come…
Rising temperatures and reduced snowfall having an impact on Prairie crops A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alberta has revealed that Canada’s Prairie provinces, a critical area for crop production, have been experiencing rising temperatures and increasing aridity over the past 120 years. The research, led by Emmanuel Mapfumo, an adjunct professor in…
The potential for a groundbreaking diabetes treatment is on the horizon A potential breakthrough in diabetes treatment has emerged from research conducted at the University of Alberta. A team of scientists has identified a gene in insulin-producing cells that could pave the way for a new class of medications to treat and potentially cure diabetes.…
Asking rents hit record highs for sixth consecutive month Canada’s housing market continues to face unprecedented challenges as average asking rents have reached new heights for the sixth consecutive month, according to the latest National Rent Report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation. The report reveals that the average monthly rent in Canada now stands at $2,178,…
New study challenges stereotypes Gender stereotypes have long perpetuated the belief that women lack the confidence required to excel as entrepreneurs. However, a recent study led by Jennifer Jennings, a professor at the Alberta School of Business and Canada Research Chair in Entrepreneurship, Gender, and Family Business, debunks this stereotype, highlighting that women are equally…