Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Surprise inflation hike won't knock Bank of Canada off sidelines, economists say
OTTAWA - Inflation closed out 2025 with a surprise uptick, but economists weighing in Monday argued there was little cause for concern under the hood to warrant a change in interest rates from the Ban...
Jan 19, 2026
In the news today: Carney goes to Davos, gun compensation, Chinese EV deal
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney heading to Switzerland to take part in World Economic Forum Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Switzer...
Jan 19, 2026
Carney says Chinese EV deal an 'opportunity' for Ontario, auto sector
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the electric vehicle deal with China is an "opportunity" for Ontario and autoworkers, despite criticism from Premier Doug Ford and the union representing ...
Jan 18, 2026
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO - Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Carney travels Prime Minister Mark Carney will continue his trip that began last week with a visit to China. He is...
Jan 18, 2026
Tourism groups helped bring estimated $135M in economic impact to Regina last year
The City of Regina says tourism groups helped generate more than $135 million in economic impact in 2025. The city said its estimate includes contributions from Tourism Regina, Tourism Saskatchewan, t...
Jan 18, 2026 Regina welcomed more than 170,000 visitors last year, the city noted, thanks to events like Canadian Western Agribition and the Vanier Cup. (Chantelle Bowman/Submitted)
Carney 'concerned' about U.S. 'escalation' on Greenland after tariffs
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is "concerned" about U.S. "escalation" on its push to buy Greenland after it threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations opposed to the U.S. plan f...
Jan 18, 2026
Carney visiting Qatar to drum up investment despite 'brutal' human rights record
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Qatar to drum up investment deals with a country known for both its brutal dictatorship and its growing diplomatic and economic influence. "Today, the epicent...
Jan 17, 2026
Grocers say they're being squeezed by Manitoba milk-price freeze
WINNIPEG - A group that represents independent grocers says its members are being hurt by the Manitoba government's freeze on the retail price of one-litre cartons of milk. The government's move hits ...
Jan 16, 2026
Five things to know about Canada's new 'strategic partnership' with China
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney secured what he called a "landmark" deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday, ending a three-day visit aimed at "recalibrating" strained relation...
Jan 16, 2026
Trump says it's a 'good thing' Carney signed a deal with China
WASHINGTON - While President Donald Trump said Friday it's a "good thing" that Prime Minister Mark Carney has signed a trade deal with China, his trade czar cautioned that Canada could regret the deci...
Jan 16, 2026
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...