Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Canola farmers to feel impact from damaging Chinese tariffs
Canadian farmers could take a big hit from China's sudden retaliatory tariffs that take aim at canola, pork and other food commodities.Chris Davison, head of the Canola Council of Canada, says the tar...
Mar 08, 2025
Sask. NDP says provincial response to Trump tariffs lacks strength
Standing on Prince Albert's riverbank, and not far from the bridge that connects the city to destinations west and north, the Saskatchewan NDP Shadow Minister for Trade and Export Development said the...
Mar 07, 2025
ABEX awards handed out in Nipawin
The Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce has handed out their annual ABEX Awards at the Nipawin Legion. The gala was held Thursday night. The Service Award was won by Centre St. Drugs, the only lo...
Mar 07, 2025
Melfort's Citizen, Junior Citizen of the Year revealed
The Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce has announced its Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year. The husband-and-wife duo of Dr. Adeyemi (Yemi) Laosebikan and Foluke Laosebikan has...
Mar 06, 2025
Sask. brewers tap into local support as Trump tariffs leave a bitter aftertaste
Saskatchewan brewers are raising a glass to local support - and bracing for a financial hangover - as new U.S. tariffs threaten to drive up costs for the industry.A 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and ...
Mar 04, 2025
'It’s very troubling': Sask. farmers brace for ongoing Trump tariff threat
As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens steep tariffs on Canadian goods, Saskatchewan farmers worry they'll have to lower crop prices to stay competitive.For Riley Wallace, a canola grower in Unity, ...
Mar 03, 2025
‘It’s very troubling’: Sask. farmers brace for ongoing Trump’s tariff threat
As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens steep tariffs on Canadian goods, Saskatchewan farmers worry they'll have to lower crop prices to stay competitive. For Riley Wallace, a canola grower in Unity,...
Mar 03, 2025
Canada waiting to see if Trump starts trade war with steep tariffs
WASHINGTON - Canada is bracing to see whether U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threats of economy-wide tariffs - or whether another last-minute pause materializes, averting a North A...
Mar 03, 2025
Métis Nation-Sask. sees Supreme Court ruling as monumental win
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal from the Saskatchewan government over a lawsuit alleging Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) wasn't consulted over uranium exploration permits....
Feb 28, 2025
Sask NDP; chambers encourage residents to shop local
The Saskatchewan NDP have launched an initiative to bring the province together and support their own local businesses. "Next week, [United States President] Donald Trump intends to impose what will b...
Feb 27, 2025