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...
Tag Archives: Economy
Central bank hikes rate, predicts modest overall impact from U.S. tariff fight
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is raising its benchmark interest rate in an economy that it predicts will remain resilient even as it faces an even bigger bite from deepening trade tensions. The hike is ...
Jul 11, 2018
Regina’s business leaders optimistic about the economy
While Regina's top executives remain optimistic about the local economy, the latest report from Economic Development Regina shows there is a slight drop in confidence. The survey asked participants qu...
Jun 19, 2018
Canada, Sask. could see effects of U.S.-China trade tariffs
China and the United States continue to threaten each other with trade tariffs and Canada is stuck in the middle of it. On Wednesday, China announced its own trade tariffs following the U.S. plans for...
Apr 05, 2018
Feds to table budget Feb. 27 as Canada faces trade, competitiveness uncertainty
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Bill Morneau will introduce the federal government's next budget on Feb. 27 as the country faces persistent uncertainty around trade and competitiveness. With the future clou...
Feb 14, 2018
Canadian drillers moving rigs south to chase better prospects in Texas oilfields
CALGARY - A growing number of Canadian drilling rigs are being moved south of the border to take advantage of brighter prospects in the United States - and observers say it's unlikely they will ever r...
Jan 31, 2018
Automation poses major risk to Sask. jobs: Report
The risk of job loss due to automation in the work place could be around the corner in Saskatchewan according to one policy research company. A report from C.D. Howe Institute puts the province among ...
Jan 21, 2018
Analyst says Nutrien deal could mean job losses
A Saskatchewan business analyst says a recent merger between Potash Corp. and Agrium could impact jobs. The new company, Nutrien, has said it expects to generate $500 million in savings per year as a ...
Jan 03, 2018
Sask. to lead country in economic growth: RBC outlook
Saskatchewan's economy appears to be on an upswing and may be poised to lead the country in growth next year, according to the Royal Bank of Canada's (RBC) economic outlook report. The report examines...
Dec 14, 2017
Nebraska approves TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline in close vote
CALGARY - Nebraska's Public Service Commission has approved TransCanada's Keystone XL route in a 3 to 2 vote, clearing the last major regulatory hurdle for the controversial $10 billion project. The p...
Nov 20, 2017
TPP leaders’ meeting cancelled on APEC sidelines over concerns about deal
DANANG, Vietnam - Efforts to reach an agreement this weekend on a Pacific Rim trade pact appeared to collapse Friday when persistent concerns over the deal, including Canada's, forced the abrupt cance...
Nov 10, 2017
OPINION
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...