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 p...

Jul 29, 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

Northern communities benefiting from SaskTel’s 5G expansion

Several rural and First Nation communities in northern Saskatchewan are getting a boost from SaskTel as the company looks to expand its 5G network.The Crown Corporation announced on Wednesday that it'...

Jul 19, 2023

Low water, wildfires sets the scene for unusual summer along Churchill River

Low water and the threat of forest fires is making for a unique year along the Churchill River.Data provided from the Water Security Agency shows flows near Otter Rapids and at Patuanak are currently ...

Jul 19, 2023

Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 2.8 per cent in June even as grocery prices remain high

Statistics Canada says Canada's inflation rate tumbled to 2.8 per cent in June, putting it within the Bank of Canada's target range for the first time in more than two years.Statistics Canada's consum...

Jul 18, 2023

Air Ronge visitor centre could reopen in August

The Lac La Ronge Regional Visitor Centre could reopen as early as the second week in August if a general manager is found to operate the facility. That's according to Woodlands and Waterways Regional ...

Jul 17, 2023

Tentative four-year deal reached in B.C. port strike, subject to ratification

A tentative deal has been reached between employers and workers in the strike that has halted shipments in and out of British Columbia ports for nearly two weeks.A statement from the B.C. Maritime Emp...

Jul 13, 2023