Business & Economy

What's leading to labour unrest and could more strikes be coming to Saskatchewan?

It's been a tough summer for thousands of workers across Canada fed up with low wages amidst the high cost of living and major corporate profits.Over the past month, Canada has seen striking workers a...

Aug 04, 2023

Consumer and business insolvencies rising under weight of higher interest rates

The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy says both consumer and business insolvencies rose significantly in the second quarter amid heightened interest rates.The agency said the 31,224 consumer ...

Aug 03, 2023

Green means go for copper/zinc mine near Creighton

A proposed copper and zinc mine in northeast Saskatchewan has been given an initial green light with the approval of its environmental assessment, says the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, whose traditio...

Aug 02, 2023

B.C. port workers vote to reject mediated agreement

Port workers in British Columbia have voted to reject a mediated contract offer, extending job action that prevented billions in goods from moving for almost two weeks earlier this month. In a letter ...

Canadian Press Jul 29, 2023

B.C. port workers vote to reject mediated agreement

Port workers in British Columbia have voted to reject a mediated contract offer, extending job action that prevented billions in goods from moving for almost two weeks earlier this month.In a letter p...

Jul 29, 2023

Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce makes pit stop in Melfort

Four key people in the higher-up ranks of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce recently travelled down to Melfort.Prabha Ramaswamy (Chief Executive Officer), Jordan Ewart (Director of Policy and Resea...

Jul 27, 2023

City of Humboldt releases statement on current state of golf course

The City of Humboldt has provided more details on the state of operations for the Humboldt Golf Course.Last December, the Humboldt Golf Club appeared before City Council explaining they were in financ...

Jul 27, 2023

P.A. based businesses nominated for 2023 ABEX Awards

The best businesses in Saskatchewan will soon be recognized and some Prince Albert-based companies are among those vying for an ABEX Award.On Wednesday morning, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce wh...

Jul 26, 2023

Vision North boosting Indigenous business ownership through microloan program

The microloan program at Visions North Community Futures in La Ronge is kick-starting small businesses owned by local Indigenous women.Visions North is an Indigenous financial institution and a member...

Jul 21, 2023

Uncertainty at B.C. ports continues as possible deal emerges in labour dispute

The uncertainty at British Columbia ports persists as a union local for workers says that a tentative agreement has been reached between a union bargaining committee and employers, the latest developm...

Jul 21, 2023