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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2020 hopeful Bloomberg unveils rough sketch of economic plan
NEW YORK - Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg has unveiled a rough sketch of his plans to create millions of new jobs focused largely in communities "left behind" by President Donald ...
Jan 08, 2020
Despite positives, challenges still loomed in 2019 says Chamber of Commerce CEO
Regina and District Chamber of Commerce CEO John Hopkins says while 2019 was a positive year in his eyes, it didn't come without challenges. The Queen City hosted some of the world's biggest musical a...
Dec 30, 2019 Regina and District Chamber of Commerce CEO John Hopkins. (Regina Chamber/Facebook)
Liberals face challenge to climate, economic policies early in 2020
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads into 2020 promising to chart a path to Canada's most ambitious greenhouse-gas emissions target yet: getting to a point within 30 years where Canada is addi...
Dec 27, 2019 (The Canadian Press)
Sask. homeowners have highest unpaid mortgage rate in Canada, report shows
When it comes to making mortgage payments on time, Saskatchewan homeowners are the worst in the country, according to a report from the Canadian Bankers Association. The report shows that as of June 3...
Nov 05, 2019 It's a buyers' market in Regina for home sales, as of early January, 2019. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Estevan open to other energy opportunities following phase-out of coal
The mayor of Estevan wants to keep the Energy City going after the federally mandated phase-out of coal-fired electricity by 2030. Roy Ludwig was at the Saskatchewan Legislature for Wednesday's throne...
Oct 24, 2019
BHP eyes early 2021 for decision on Jansen potash mine
BHP has set a date to decide the future of a potash mine it’s building east of Saskatoon at Jansen. The mining company said Thursday its board would be asked to make a “final investment de...
Oct 17, 2019
Sask. harvest still behind average despite progress
A stretch of warm and dry weather allowed most producers to return to the field last week, but harvesting continues at a slow pace. According to the weekly crop report from the province, 39 per cent o...
Sep 26, 2019
S. Korea cancels Japan intelligence deal amid trade dispute
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - South Korea will stop exchanging classified intelligence on North Korea with Japan amid a bitter trade dispute, an official said Thursday, a surprise announcement that is l...
Aug 22, 2019 (The Associated Press)
US stocks steady after plunge, but caution still reigns
NEW YORK - Stocks around the world remained stuck in the spin cycle Thursday, as worries about a possible recession collided with hopes that the strongest part of the U.S. economy - shoppers spending ...
Aug 15, 2019
Clean energy one of Canada’s fastest-growing industries
OTTAWA - Canada's clean-energy sector is growing faster than the economy as a whole and is rivalling some of the more well-known industries for jobs, a new report shows. Clean Energy Canada, a think-t...
May 23, 2019
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
8:30 - With the by-elections now decided, Mark Carney's Liberals have secured a majority in the House of Commons, comple...