Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Retail Council Canada says industry trying to adapt to needs of workers, customers
After a few rough years, Canada's retail industry was able to recover in 2022.Retail sales were especially strong throughout the holiday season.But John Graham, director of government relations of the...
Jan 22, 2023
‘We are getting there:’ Hospitality Saskatchewan CEO talks post-COVID recovery
People in the hospitality industry are feeling optimistic about 2023.Hospitality Saskatchewan CEO Jim Bence told Gormley guest host Taylor MacPherson the industry is still in recovery mode from the CO...
Jan 21, 2023
Ottawa announces $2.8-billion settlement of B.C. day scholar suit
VANCOUVER - The federal government says it's come to a $2.8-billion agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by members of a British Columbia Indigenous band who attended residential schools...
Jan 21, 2023
SaskTel reverses decision on charging for email accounts
SaskTel email users are getting a reprieve.On Thursday, the company announced it was going to start charging customers $1.95 per month for each sasktel.net email address they have. The change was to t...
Jan 20, 2023
Star Diamond headed to mining show to spark interest
Star Diamond Corporation is sending a delegation to a major mining show in Toronto in March. The company is hoping to spark interest in the Fort a la Corne diamond project, about 60 kilometers east of...
Jan 20, 2023
BoC expected to deliver eighth consecutive rate hike, but it's probably the last one
Economists don't believe the Bank of Canada is ready to hit the brakes on its interest rate-hiking cycle just yet, even as signs grow that inflation is easing and the economy is softening. Canada's ce...
Jan 20, 2023
National Police Federation not in favour of province creating new Marshal Service
The National Police Federation (NPF) are opposed to the province creating a new Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS), stating the Saskatchewan RCMP remains underfunded and members do not have enough re...
Jan 19, 2023
Sleepwear, robes and ski pants recalled from Giant Tiger stores
You may want to check your drawers or closets for clothing items that have now been recalled at Giant Tiger.According to a national recall notice, the affected sleepwear and ski pants may contain mold...
Jan 18, 2023
'Never seen a mess this bad': Sunwing cancellations causing headaches for local travel agent
It's been over three weeks since Christmas but Mike Bayda, the owner of Lobstick Travel in Prince Albert, has been practically working non-stop."Dec. 24, that's the last time I've gotten to spend time...
Jan 17, 2023
Trappers struggling with declining prices
Trappers from across northern Saskatchewan were in Prince Albert on Saturday to sell their furs and several painted a picture of an industry that is struggling."It's getting slower, slower every year,...
Jan 16, 2023
