CBC.caAlberta heavy oil price up almost 80% since MarchCBC.caMost of the oil that Canada produces is called Western Canada Select, the benchmark blend of thicker, tarry bitumen-based crude oil that comes mostly from Alberta's oilsands. The price of WCS …

MarketWatchShale oil output at Bakken and Eagle Ford starts a descentMarketWatchOil production from the Bakken and Eagle Ford shale plays look like they've peaked and other shale plays may not be far behind. Oil production from seven major U.S. shale p …

CBC.caAlberta's job market holding up, despite oil bustCBC.caThere have been substantial job losses in the oil business that have been offset by job creation in the service sector. The message from the job reports is that, so far, there is some slack i …

CBC.caOil soars above $62, lifting the loonie to 83 centsCBC.caOil prices rose to a new high for the year above $62 on Wednesday, powering the Canadian dollar above 83 cents. Oil has been on a month-long rally amid signs that U.S. shale production is slowi …

The Globe and Mail (subscription)Canada's Alberta Province Raises Taxes to Cope with Oil Price DropWall Street JournalCALGARY—The energy-rich western Canadian province of Alberta said it would raise taxes and hold the line on expenses even as it expect …

TIMEOil Extends Gains From 6-Year Low; Strike Boosts GasolineBloomberg(Bloomberg) -- Oil extended a surge from the lowest level in almost six years on speculation some investors are buying contracts to close out bearish bets. Gasoline rose as a refinery st …

CBC.caOil matters until it doesn't, says Ottawa. That's not Alberta's viewCBC.caOil matters — until it doesn't. It mattered a lot in June of last year, a short seven months ago. Joe Oliver, the federal finance minister stood at a podium in …