Business & Economy

Canada prepares counter-tariffs; Sask NDP says threat emphasizes need to focus on northern economy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ottawa is ready to retaliate if US president-elect Donald Trump slaps Canada with devastating new tariffsTrudeau says his government "will respond'' and "not hesitat...

Jan 17, 2025

Price gouging or supply and demand? Spiked hotel prices spark concern for travellers

As a hockey Mom, Kimberly Stewart knows to expect some travelling and overnight hotel stays for tournaments. What she didn't expect was a $391 price tag for a room in Prince Albert recently."Hockey is...

Jan 13, 2025

Job numbers growing in Sask overall; NDP says northern economy is being ignored

There were 14,000 jobs created in Saskatchewan in 2024 and the province had the third lowest unemployment rate among provinces, but the Sask NDP is throwing caution at the numbers, suggesting they don...

Jan 10, 2025

How Trump’s tariff threat could affect Saskatchewan’s hospitality sector

United States President-Elect Donald Trump's threat to implement a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods later this month has Saskatchewan's hospitality sector worried about its detrimental...

Jan 10, 2025

Saskatchewan’s vacancy rate climbed slightly to 2.7 per cent in 2024

Saskatchewan's rental market saw a shift in 2024, with vacancy rates in cities with over 10,000 people rising to 2.7 per cent, up from 2.4 per cent in 2023, according to The Canada Mortgage and Housin...

Jan 03, 2025

Tax holiday boosting spending at retailers, restaurants: industry groups

Almost a week into the GST holiday, retailers and restaurant owners appear on track for a sales boost despite some of the struggles they faced implementing the temporary break.BMV Books owner Patrick ...

Dec 20, 2024

Canada Post, union make their case at labour board hearings

Canada Post and the union representing striking workers took part in weekend hearings by the country's labour board on whether the two sides have reached an impasse.As the work stoppage hits one month...

Dec 15, 2024

Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike

OTTAWA - Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon says he is "calling a timeout" in the Canada Post strike, and asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to send about 55,000 employees back to work...

Dec 13, 2024

Scott Moe’s approval jumps seven points after re-election: Angus Reid poll

After securing another majority government in October's provincial election, Premier Scott Moe's approval has rebounded, jumping by seven points.That's according to the latest premier approval ratings...

Dec 12, 2024

Sask. winter games officially underway following agreement between FDFN and Meadow Lake

The dream of bringing the Saskatchewan Winter Games to Flying Dust First Nation and Meadow Lake is officially a reality after the agreement was signed yesterday in the city. The signing took place on ...

Dec 11, 2024