Nutrien temporarily laying off hundreds at 3 Sask. potash mines
Nutrien says production downtime is in response to a short-term slowdown in global potash markets. Continue reading
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B.C. won’t slash stumpage fees to help struggling forestry sector
As the downturn in the forestry sector impacts hundreds of B.C. workers, the province’s political parties are at odds over how to fix the problem. Continue reading
St. Stephen particleboard mill to lay off as many as 75 people
Global News has learned that the company plans to layoff between 65 and 75 people when it closes its entire particleboard division. Continue reading
A closer look at City of Calgary job changes following $60M budget cut
Of the 233 positions that are being lost this summer following $60 million in budget cuts at the City of Calgary, the department of community services will be hardest hit, according to new numbers released from the city. Continue reading
Okanagan region feeling lumber slowdown
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
So far, five mills have been forced to close and dozens of others are having to stretch their downtime with no sigh of a recovery. Continue reading
Tolko announces sawmill closure in Quesnel, shift reduction at Kelowna
The company cites high log costs, weak lumber markets and wildfire impacts in announcing sawmill layoffs. Continue reading
Temporary layoffs at Armatec now permanent after contract terminated by U.S. government, firm says
Before the layoffs, Armatec employed roughly 130 people. Workers at the firm are not unionized. Armatec says it’s working to obtain new contracts to replace the lost work. Continue reading
Macquarie Group closes down equity sales, trading and research businesses in Canada
Australian financial services firm Macquarie Group is shutting down its equity sales, trading and research businesses across Canada, the company confirmed. Continue reading
‘It’s the economy’: Alberta voters hungry for economic recovery
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
For business owner Teresa Reid, a divisive and sometimes nasty campaign has done nothing to change her vote. Continue reading
Layoffs announced at Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Nineteen full-time and part-time staff have received layoff notices at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Continue reading