Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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'Touch, taste, smell' local: new market to open in fall
If you're a fan of shopping local - or would like to become a fan - it's about to become easier for you. A new place in Regina called The Local Market is set to be a one-stop-shop for products and foo...
Jun 26, 2017 The Local Market will feature a food court, coffee bar and pop-up vendors from across Saskatchewan. (Ayden Creative)
Ikea launches Regina collection point
If you're from Saskatchewan and shop at Ikea, things just got a little easier for you. Ikea is launching a new collection point in Regina. Customers who shop online can get it sent to the collection p...
Jun 22, 2017 An Ikea Play Cafe opened in Toronto on June 16, 2017. (Ikea Canada/Twitter)
PST on insurance premiums 'doesn't add up:' finance expert
Provincial sales tax (PST) will be applied to insurance premiums in Saskatchewan come Aug. 1, and at least one financial expert believes it will backfire. According to the provincial finan...
Jun 13, 2017
Saskatchewan-based CEO named World Entrepreneur of the Year
The head of Saskatchewan-based AGT Food and Ingredients has been named EY World Entrepreneur of the Year in Monaco. Murad Al-Katib began the business in 2003 and it has grown into the world'...
Jun 12, 2017
Sask.-born business mogul Pattison all about giving back
As a young boy in Luseland. Sask., Jim Pattison said he was always encouraged to give back. "We've been doing that for a long time," he told the Brent Loucks Show Thursday morning And give back he did...
Jun 01, 2017
New bus service delayed amid challenges from STC supporters
A Melville business has run into opposition as it tries to start a passenger bus service to fill in for the now-defunct Saskatchewan Transportation Company (STC). Diane Smith, owner of DiCal Tr...
Jun 01, 2017
BHP Billiton gives promising update on Jansen mine
Mining giant BHP Billiton has floated a potential production date for its Jansen potash mine near Saskatoon. Company CEO Andrew McKenzie spoke at a conference in Barcelona, Spain on Tuesday. In his re...
May 16, 2017
Disgraced sprinter Ben Johnson endorses 'juiced up' app
Ben Johnson finally found a way to cash in on his brief time as an Olympic gold medallist. The 55-year-old former sprinter has appeared in an advertisement for an Australian betting company, making li...
May 16, 2017
Investors trying to draw rail yards away from Saskatoon
A developer's plan to build an industrial park southeast of Saskatoon could solve the city's railway woes. A group of investors has purchased 1,400 acres of land north of the Cargill plant in Clavet, ...
May 15, 2017
Council considers study to solve railway crossing headaches
Saskatoon city council is set to consider a motion later this month to begin a study on options to help ease traffic delays caused by trains. Mayor Charlie Clark told Brent Loucks Tuesday morning coun...
May 09, 2017
OPINION
Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...