Banking in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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How to buy Stellar / XLM in Canada Nov 18th
Since the cryptocurrency market crash in May, smaller altcoins have been steadily stealing the march on leading digital coins. Altcoins’ relatively faster rise in value, compared to crypto heavyweights like bitcoin and ether, has sparked dramatic investor interest in some lesser-known tokens over .... More »
Good habits that can help you improve your credit score Jan 1st
You probably know you should care about your credit score, but do you know why? Simply put, this three-digit number can either help or hurt you in your journey towards financial wellbeing—and it can have far-reaching effects.
Your credit score affects your chances of getting approved for a cre.... More »
Update! Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card Review Nov 28th
Update, November 27, 2019:
Apply for a Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card by December 31, 2019 and receive a $75 e-Gift Card from RateSupermarket.ca when your application is approved.
Looking to earn cash back on your daily expenditures? Don’t want to pay an annual fee? Enter the Tang.... More »
Canada’s best travel credit cards 2022 May 25th
With a good travel credit card in your name, going on a trip can suddenly become more affordable (when you are ready to travel again, of course). And, you can get even more value if you sign up for the right travel credit card—one that doesn’t just focus on points, but also has perks such as lou.... More »
Trump’s Final Chapter: ‘The Art of the Memoir,’ by William Deverell + MORE Aug 23rd
Amid turbulence and turmoil in Washington, Canadian authors let their imaginations take flight: what would the last days of Donald Trump’s presidency look like? Read more short stories from the Trump’s Final Chapter project here.
The Art of the Memoir
William Deverell is the award-winning a.... More »
As Canada’s first oilsands mine nears 50 year mark, site a contrast of old, new
– canadianbusiness.com
Nearly 50 years after the opening of Canada’s first major oilsands mine, the site on the banks of Alberta’s Athabasca River is an epicentre of energy, teeming with bustling workers amid signs of its pioneering past and cutting-edge future.
One of the mine’s upgraders _ opened in September 1967 _ turns heavy, sticky oilsands bitumen into light synthetic oil to ship to market. In the very near future, the ore containing that bitumen may be hauled by driverless trucks currently undergoing testing on site.
“Technology is a wonderful thing,” said Bill Bruce, general manager of mine production at the Suncor Energy Base Plant, located 24 kilometres north of Fort McMurray.
“In some cases people are afraid of it, but if you don’t evolve as an organization or as people, you will be left behind.”
Canada’s oilsands are at a crossroads. Estimated to contain 166 billion barrels of crude recoverable with today’s technology, they are also loathed by environmentalists who fear their development will accelerate climate change…
One of the mine’s upgraders _ opened in September 1967 _ turns heavy, sticky oilsands bitumen into light synthetic oil to ship to market. In the very near future, the ore containing that bitumen may be hauled by driverless trucks currently undergoing testing on site.
“Technology is a wonderful thing,” said Bill Bruce, general manager of mine production at the Suncor Energy Base Plant, located 24 kilometres north of Fort McMurray.
“In some cases people are afraid of it, but if you don’t evolve as an organization or as people, you will be left behind.”
Canada’s oilsands are at a crossroads. Estimated to contain 166 billion barrels of crude recoverable with today’s technology, they are also loathed by environmentalists who fear their development will accelerate climate change…
