Business & Economy

Has the troubling economy affected how you tip?

It's no surprise the financial hardships of the day have affected many people in Saskatchewan, but how much effect has it had on generosity and in particular, tipping?Whether you are at a restaurant, ...

Jan 27, 2023

Bank of Canada raises interest rate to 4.5 per cent

The Bank of Canada has announced another increase to its key interest rate.On Wednesday morning, the central bank hiked its rate by another quarter-percentage point to 4.5 per cent amid warning signs ...

Jan 25, 2023

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

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

Agreement by SLGA and SGEU could cost the government millions in severance packages

The date when SLGA liquor stores are set to close is getting closer and that means hundreds of employees are set to be getting severance packages thanks to a new deal.One of the Vice Presidents with t...

Jan 15, 2023