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Or sign-in if you have an account.When gas prices are high, it's tougher for gas stations to make a profit. Photo by Azin Ghaffari/PostmediaThis week FP Video looks at what it takes to keep the pumps flowing at a local gas station in Alberta during a global energy crisis, whether the fortunes of Canada’s pipeline industry are at a turning point and why American citizens are flocking to Canadian real estate websites. 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Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againIt might sound surprising, but this is not a good time for gas stations. When prices are high, it’s tougher to make a profit. So, how are they managing? Watch as FP Videos take you behind the counter at Gas King, a local station in Lethbridge, Alta., where fuel prices shape what people spend and how often they shop. Find out how this independent outfit keeps on truckin’.Canada’s pipeline industry may be entering a new phase after years of delays and cancellations. South Bow’s proposed Prairie Connector line to the U.S., upgrades to Enbridge’s Mainline and possible Trans Mountain upgrades could add room for rising oil production. But industry insiders say timing will determine whether Canada avoids another pipeline crunch.Phil Soper, president and chief executive at Royal LePage, talks to Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about why more Americans are scanning Canadian real estate sites during Donald Trump’s second term and how the real estate market is shaping up going into the summer.Nathan Janzen, assistant chief economist for Royal Bank of Canada, talks about the headwinds to come for the labour market as record numbers of Canadians retire. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.