Inflation rate jump in Saskatchewan partly due to PST changes
The yearly inflation rate in Saskatchewan jumped in August, partially due to PST on insurance premiums. Continue reading
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Employment insurance beneficiaries drop in Saskatchewan for July
Less people were receiving regular employment insurance in July than during the previous month. Continue reading
Dry summer affecting Saskatchewan wheat yields
The average yield for spring wheat in Saskatchewan is expected to decline 14.1 per cent due to the dry growing season. Continue reading
Shoppers still spending at Canada’s biggest malls, researchers say
Has the death of the mall been exaggerated? For Canada’s biggest malls, researchers think so. Continue reading
Rising concerns over literacy rates in Canada
Canada recently marked International Literacy Day, a day that highlights the need of getting children to read and the importance of getting them access to books inside the classroom and at home. Continue reading
Canadians’ debt rising faster than income: StatsCanada
For every dollar of Canadian household disposable income there was $1.68 in credit market debt. Continue reading
London third highest city in Canadian child poverty rates: 2015 census data
Statistics Canada has shed light on the troubling issue of child poverty in the city of London. Continue reading
Calgary Election 2017: Advocacy group pushes council to introduce living wage for city workers
An Alberta-based advocacy group is calling on candidates in the upcoming Calgary election to introduce a living wage for city workers if voted into office on Oct. 16. Continue reading
Unemployment rate dips in Saskatchewan during August
The unemployment rate dipped in Saskatchewan during August as fewer people were in the work force. Continue reading
Ontario drives Canada’s jobs gains in August, unemployment lowest in 9 years
But data shows increase in part-time jobs and self-employment. Continue reading
