Brier returns to Regina with significant economic impact expected
The Brier returns to Regina and is expected to have a great economic impact as the city will see up to 125,000 people with a projected amount between $12 and $15 million.
Economy
Feb 29
Thousands of Saskatchewan businesses still have unpaid CEBA loans on deadline day
According to the CFIB, thousands of businesses in Saskatchewan still haven't paid back their CEBA loans.
Economy
Jan 18
Three Regina friends share vision of economic reconciliation with Indigenous business
Jada Yee, Thomas Benjoe and Cadmus Delorme are a power team who created OneHoop, an Indigenous consulting business that unlocks economic reconciliation.
Canada
Dec 29, 2023
Prairies Can receives $600K in funding for program support
Praries Can is set to receive 600K in funding from the federal government to support immigrant, minority, and Indigenous businesses.
Cannabis
Aug 26, 2023
Air Canada routes out of Calgary slashed in face of ongoing pilot shortage
The airline confirmed Wednesday it will no longer offer non-stop flights from Calgary to Ottawa, Halifax, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Cancun, or Frankfurt as of the end of October.
Canada
Aug 30, 2023
Saskatoon tax hike could be ‘make or break’ moment: Canadian Taxpayers Federation
A budget meeting is taking place Tuesday with another in August, and will look over 11 areas that make up $27 million, or 51.5 per cent of the pressure the city faces in 2024.
Economy
Jul 24, 2023
Saskatoon Chamber suggests global spending cut for city council budget shortfall
Jason Aebig said Saskatoon will need to scale back plans, reduce staffing levels and innovate to deliver with less in order to overcome forecast budget shortfall.
Politics
Jul 14, 2023
Looming WestJet lockout strikes fear into Sask. airports, businesses
Issuing strike notice doesn't mean an operations halt will occur, but, if a negotiation isn't reached in 72 hours, WestJet pilots will be ready to strike as of 3 a.m. on Friday.
Canada
May 16, 2023
Sask. government hosts career fair focused on displaced Ukrainians
The Province of Saskatchewan hosted a career fair in Regina focused on helping displaced Ukrainians to find employment after fleeing from their war-torn country.
Canada
Apr 5, 2023
Saskatoon set to bid on 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship
Saskatoon city administration is recommending $500,000 in funding be allocated to Discover Saskatoon, in hopes of offering a competitive bid for the 2025 junior hockey tournament.
Sports
Apr 5, 2023
Saskatchewan’s niche businesses struggle with inflation
Rising shipping and transportation costs are creating fresh challenges for niche businesses that serve immigrant communities and specialty markets.
Consumer
Mar 10, 2023
4-day week preferable, aids employee retention and well-being, new poll shows
It might seem like a fever dream for now, but four-day workweeks could be making their way to an office near you.
Canada
Feb 27, 2023
Regina mayor delivers state of the city address with focus on downtown revitalization
Many Regina business leaders were in attendance Thursday to hear from Mayor Sandra Masters about the current state of Regina, including past city failures and future projects.
Canada
Mar 2, 2023
One year later: Aid efforts for Ukraine across Saskatchewan
Since the Russian invasion, Saskatchewan has opened its doors to over 3,000 Ukranian refugees through humanitarian flights.
World
Feb 24, 2023
Saskatchewan government subsidizes WestJet Minneapolis flight
Saskatchewan's minister of trade and export development said the provincial government is prepared to backstop to make sure the flight continues going forward.
Canada
Feb 17, 2023
Saskatoon business group accuses Air Canada, WestJet of unfair competition, asks for investigation
The Saskatoon Greater Chamber of Commerce has asked the Competition Bureau Canada, a federal watchdog, to investigate Air Canada and WestJet.
Canada
Jan 17, 2023
Loss of direct flights ‘going to hurt us,’ Sask. businesses and researchers say
'Something like this can really denigrate our reputation, and that's unfortunate,' TCU Place's Kirby Wirchenko said, referring to the cancellation of Air Canada's direct flights.
Canada
Jan 10, 2023
Regina businesses scoring big with economic spinoff thanks to Grey Cup
Local business owners say they’re already seeing a benefit as hotels, restaurants and shops get busier and busier.
Canada
Nov 18, 2022
Alberta First Nations leaders stand against premier’s sovereignty act
The chiefs of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 say they will work together to oppose Premier Danielle Smith's planned sovereignty legislation and its "Alberta First" agenda.
Politics
Nov 18, 2022
Saskatchewan government to expand delivery of rapid antigen testing kits
Self-testing kits are available on a first come, first served basis and households are only allowed one kit at this time.
Health
Oct 15, 2021