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Chris Varcoe

Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: A budget hot potato for next mayor and council — the tax split between businesses and homeowners

yesterday 5

Calgary Sun

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: A budget hot potato for next mayor and council — the tax split between businesses and homeowners

Varcoe: A budget hot potato for next mayor and council — the tax split between businesses and homeowners
yesterday 7

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta's deficit could climb and government fees rise as oil prices sink

Varcoe: Alberta's deficit could climb and government fees rise as oil prices sink
yesterday 2

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta's deficit could climb and government fees rise as oil prices sink

Varcoe: Alberta's deficit could climb and government fees rise as oil prices sink
previous day 8

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Calgary economic growth set to lead country next year, even as 'red-hot' population growth cools

Varcoe: Calgary economic growth set to lead country next year, even as 'red-hot' population growth cools
thursday 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: As Halloween looms, fresh talk arises of reanimating Keystone XL — this time from PM to Trump

Varcoe: As Halloween looms, fresh talk arises of reanimating Keystone XL — this time from PM to Trump
09.10.2025 10

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: As Halloween looms, fresh talk arises of reanimating Keystone XL — this time from PM to Trump

Varcoe: As Halloween looms, fresh talk arises of reanimating Keystone XL — this time from PM to Trump
09.10.2025 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Progress on data centres could help bolster slumping natural gas industry in Alberta Alberta aims to attract $100 billion worth of data centre development within the next five years, bringing in new jobs and investment, as well as spurring more domestic demand and drilling activity for natural gas

Varcoe: Progress on data centres could help bolster slumping natural gas industry in Alberta Alberta aims to attract $100 billion worth of data centre development within the next five years, bringing in new jobs and investment, as well as spurring more domestic demand and drilling activity for natural gas
08.10.2025 5

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Another Alberta and B.C. rumble — a 'fantasy' pipeline and the 'un-Canadian' response to it

Varcoe: Another Alberta and B.C. rumble — a 'fantasy' pipeline and the 'un-Canadian' response to it
08.10.2025 5

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Another Alberta and B.C. rumble — a 'fantasy' pipeline and the 'un-Canadian' response to it

Varcoe: Another Alberta and B.C. rumble — a 'fantasy' pipeline and the 'un-Canadian' response to it
08.10.2025 3

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Progress on data centres could help bolster slumping natural gas industry in Alberta

Varcoe: Progress on data centres could help bolster slumping natural gas industry in Alberta
07.10.2025 7

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Enbridge CEO says new oil pipeline proposal would have to be pretty concrete 'to dare take the risk again’

Varcoe: Enbridge CEO says new oil pipeline proposal would have to be pretty concrete 'to dare take the risk again’
04.10.2025 3

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Enbridge CEO says new oil pipeline proposal would have to be pretty concrete 'to dare take the risk again’

Varcoe: Enbridge CEO says new oil pipeline proposal would have to be pretty concrete 'to dare take the risk again’

Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel said Canada needs to pick up the pace when it comes to getting projects approved and built

03.10.2025 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta forces Ottawa into next move in the oil pipeline debate Alberta does not intend to build or pay for a new pipeline to the B.C. coast, but wants to get the ball rolling so the proposal can be put on the federal major projects list to be fast-tracked

Varcoe: Alberta forces Ottawa into next move in the oil pipeline debate Alberta does not intend to build or pay for a new pipeline to the B.C. coast, but wants to get the ball rolling so the proposal can be put on the federal major projects list to be fast-tracked
02.10.2025 10

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: In the oil pipeline debate, it’s Ottawa’s move next

Varcoe: In the oil pipeline debate, it’s Ottawa’s move next

Alberta does not intend to build or pay for a new pipeline to the B.C. coast, but wants to get the ball rolling so the proposal can be put on the...

02.10.2025 3

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Imperial plans big cuts at its Calgary HQ, 21 years after announcing move to the city

Varcoe: Imperial plans big cuts at its Calgary HQ, 21 years after announcing move to the city

Imperial will remain an Alberta-based company, although it is relocating most of the remaining local positions, after the restructuring, to its...

01.10.2025 2

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'We're not going to panic' — Alberta's deficit deepens to $6.5B as oil prices sag, revenues fall

Varcoe: 'We're not going to panic' — Alberta's deficit deepens to $6.5B as oil prices sag, revenues fall
30.09.2025 4

Daily Herald Tribune

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'This is a gift' — Alberta tech companies could capitalize on U.S. visa changes

Varcoe: 'This is a gift' — Alberta tech companies could capitalize on U.S. visa changes

“There is a golden opportunity here to bring in the best and the brightest to Canada."

27.09.2025 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra on trade, tariffs and talks between the two countries

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra on trade, tariffs and talks between the two countries

U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra sat down Thursday with Calgary Herald business columnist Chris Varcoe on the sidelines of the Global Business...

26.09.2025 2

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Bank of Canada governor says country can benefit from lessons of TMX and LNG Canada to boost economy The U.S. will remain a crucial trade partner for Canada, but the country needs to 'find new markets for our products and new products for our markets,' Tiff Macklem said

25.09.2025 2

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Bank of Canada governor says country can benefit from lessons of TMX and LNG Canada to boost economy

25.09.2025 8

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Benevity names new CEO, as city tech sector's growth rate leads North America

20.09.2025 7

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Premier hopes to push oil pipeline, CCUS proposals over national project goal-line by Grey Cup

20.09.2025 5

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Premier hopes to push oil pipeline, CCUS proposals over national project goal-line by Grey Cup

19.09.2025 10

Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: 'A three-legged stool': Can a grand bargain over pipelines, production and Pathways become a real deal for Alberta?

18.09.2025 6

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'A three-legged stool': Can a grand bargain over pipelines, production and Pathways become a real deal for Alberta?

17.09.2025 10

Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: 'It's a start' — LNG project makes federal list, but Alberta and industry still hoping for oil pipeline

13.09.2025 9

Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: 'It's a start' — LNG project makes federal list, but Alberta and industry still hoping for oil pipeline

12.09.2025 6

Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: 'People listened' – Oilpatch leaders sit down with Liberal MPs ahead of first look at major projects list

12.09.2025 3

Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: 'People listened' – Oilpatch leaders sit down with Liberal MPs ahead of first look at major projects list

11.09.2025 6

Calgary Herald

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Varcoe: Expansive new projects have Alberta's aviation ambitions ready for takeoff

11.09.2025 5

Edmonton Journal

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Varcoe: 'A gem in the aerospace industry': WestJet and CAE strike deal establishing major new training centre in Calgary

10.09.2025 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Expansive new projects have Alberta's aviation ambitions ready for takeoff

10.09.2025 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Big dreams and more Dreamliners fuel WestJet's plans to expand global air travel from Calgary

04.09.2025 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'The message is loud and clear': Calgary to host Ottawa's major projects office, led by energy industry executive Dawn Farrell Danielle Smith and other Alberta business leaders are pleased with Dawn Farrell at the helm of the the federal government’s new Major Projects Office

30.08.2025 10

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'The message is loud and clear': Calgary to host Ottawa's major projects office, led by energy industry executive Dawn Farrell

Danielle Smith and other Alberta business leaders are pleased with Dawn Farrell at the helm of the the federal government’s new Major Projects Office

30.08.2025 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta's deficit grows to $6.5B amid lower oil prices, falling revenues

30.08.2025 5

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'We're not going to panic' — Alberta's deficit deepens to $6.5B as oil prices sag, revenues fall

One year ago, the province recorded an $8.3-billion surplus on the strength of higher-than-expected oil prices, strong population growth and a surging...

29.08.2025 9

Fort McMurray Today

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta's deficit grows to $6.5B amid lower oil prices, falling revenues

28.08.2025 10

Calgary Sun

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta's deficit grows to $6.5B amid lower oil prices, falling revenues

One year ago, the province recorded an $8.3-billion surplus on the strength of higher-than-expected oil prices, strong population growth and a surging...

28.08.2025 8

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Carney has opened the door to Canadian LNG exports – one closed by Trudeau government, says Liberal natural resources minister Canada’s prime minister met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Tuesday and said there are medium-term opportunities for LNG trade

28.08.2025 4

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Carney has opened door to Canadian LNG exports closed by Trudeau government, says natural resources minister

27.08.2025 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: As province studies nuclear energy, companies believe SMRs are the 'right fit' for Alberta

Capital Power and Ontario Power Generation study 'reinforces our conviction that SMRs have significant potential for generationally impactful economic...

26.08.2025 5

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: With Cenovus Energy's offer for MEG, consolidation grows in oilsands – deal-making tops $89B over decade Cenovus said it expects to find $150 million in annual synergies in 2026, increasing to $400 million a year by 2028.

25.08.2025 10

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: With Cenovus Energy's offer for MEG, consolidation grows in oilsands – deal-making tops $89B over decade

23.08.2025 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta premier says Canada's EV tariff should be 'reconsidered' amid canola trade dispute with China

22.08.2025 4

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta premier says Canada's EV tariff should be 'reconsidered' amid canola trade dispute with China

21.08.2025 10

Calgary Herald

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: Alberta agriculture minister chides Ottawa over slow response to Chinese canola tariffs Federal government too slow to help western farmers over Chinese canola tariffs, says Alberta Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson

19.08.2025 8

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Terrible' oil prices could create a budget crunch for Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith warns WTI crude has dropped nearly 10% since late July and now sits nearly $5 below the province’s expectations in its latest budget

19.08.2025 8

Edmonton Journal

Chris Varcoe

Varcoe: 'Terrible' oil prices could create a budget crunch for Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith warns

19.08.2025 9

Calgary Sun

Chris Varcoe