Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Sask. Homebuilders group says federal budget addresses big needs
At least one Saskatchewan organization is applauding Tuesday's federal budget and its emphasis on building more homes. In a release issued following the budget announcement, the Saskatoon and Region H...
Apr 17, 2024
$535B budget projects $39.8B deficit, aims to restore economic fairness
The 2024 federal budget will provide "generational fairness" to younger Canadians by raising taxes on those who have already capitalized on Canada's economic strengths, Finance Minister Chrystia Freel...
Apr 16, 2024
Annual inflation rate up in March as gasoline prices rose, but core measures lower
Higher gasoline prices helped the annual inflation rate tick higher in March, but core inflation continued to cool for the month, raising the chances of an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada in J...
Apr 16, 2024
Freeland to present federal budget today after teasing much of it in recent weeks
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is finally set to present the federal budget in the House of Commons on Tuesday afternoon, showcasing how the government plans to win back support from disgruntled C...
Apr 16, 2024
First 2024 Canada carbon rebates will be deposited today for some Canadians
The first instalment of the 2024 Canada carbon rebate will be delivered to some Canadians today as long as they filed their taxes by the middle of March.Canadians living in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Mani...
Apr 15, 2024
Joseph Remai donates $25 million to Saskatchewan Polytechnic
A massive donation to Saskatchewan Polytechnic from a man with local roots.The school has received a gift of $25 million from Joe Remai, with the new Saskatoon campus to be built at Innovation Place t...
Apr 12, 2024
Beeland, Carrot River Co-op members vote to merge; Parkland vote to come
UPDATE: On Thursday night, Parkland Co-op members voted on the potential merger. The numbers were 343 yes and 254 no. This means membership voted against the proposed amalgamation as the requirement i...
Apr 11, 2024
SIIT trades program gets financial boost
For the second year running, the trades program operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies will get a $30,000 boost from Contractor Connection and SGI. The money will be divided amo...
Apr 11, 2024
More protection on the way for Sask. renters but is it enough?
It's a struggle that is crippling Saskatchewan residents of all ages and it doesn't appear to be getting better: finding an affordable and reliable place to rent.With rental rates constantly rising an...
Apr 10, 2024
Company behind Knife Lake project excited to continue its work
A major mining project in northeastern Saskatchewan will continue after being given the green light to continue exploring.Rockridge Resources, the company that operates the Knife Lake Copper Project a...
Apr 09, 2024