Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Miracle Treat Day returns to support Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation
Once again ice cream is on the menu along with a chance to support the most significant needs at Saskatchewan's Children's Hospital.Aug. 10 marks the 21st Miracle Treat Day for DQ restaurants, with pr...
Aug 10, 2023
News publishers, broadcasters call for investigation into Meta's news blocking
A group of Canadian news publishers and broadcasters are calling on Canada's Competition Bureau to investigate and prohibit Meta from blocking news content on its digital platforms.Social media giant ...
Aug 08, 2023
B.C. port workers ratify deal, ending long labour dispute
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s port workers have voted almost 75 per cent in favour of accepting a contract offer, ending weeks of turbulent job action that stopped billions of dollarsR...
Aug 05, 2023
Extreme weather risk changing Canada's insurance industry, raising costs
Climate change is driving up insurance rates and raising questions about whether private coverage will even be available for some Canadians in the future.The problem could mean the National Flood Insu...
Aug 05, 2023
Saskatchewan smashes record during recent heat wave
After records were set recently for heat in Saskatchewan, the province now has a new one for power usage in the summer.That's thanks in part to air conditioner use this week, according to SaskPower sp...
Aug 04, 2023
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 ...
Jul 29, 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