Jim Bence

• Vacancies decline in hospitality industry, but hiring struggles continue in Sask.

  New StatCan data shows vacancies are still up in the sector by more than 62,000 from the first quarter of 2020. Stakeholders in Saskatchewan say the labour shortage is tangible.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2022
  
• Licensed Saskatchewan restaurants can now serve liquor for delivery or takeout

  The province said 900 restaurants with liquor permits across Saskatchewan can now serve a beer with a burger, whether it's takeout or delivery.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2021
  
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• Staycations providing much needed boost for Saskatchewan hotel business

  Stakeholders everywhere are promoting vacationing at home to escape the winter blues as Saskatchewan hotel occupancy remains at a fraction of normal levels.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2021
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• Anxiety in Saskatchewan’s retail, service industry workers rising with coronavirus cases

  "How do we keep ourselves safe? How do we keep our customers safe?" 

  Health

  Nov 16, 2020
• Saskatchewan hotel association hopes to house hospital patients, homeless

  The goal is to alleviate pressure on hospitals, should they reach capacity.

  Health

  Mar 27, 2020