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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Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike
TORONTO - Canada's steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it faces an existential threat from steeply increased U.S. tariff, said Catherine Cobden, head of the Canadian St...
Jun 04, 2025
Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined
OTTAWA - The unpredictability of the United States' trade war and signs of creeping inflation kept the Bank of Canada's interest rate on hold for a second consecutive decision on Wednesday - even as t...
Jun 04, 2025
Pressure mounts on Carney to match Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum
OTTAWA - Canada's steel industry is calling on the federal government to quickly match U.S. President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum - part of a growing chorus demanding swif...
Jun 03, 2025
Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report
OTTAWA - Canada's tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the United States and spend their travel dollars closer to home this year. In a report released May 29, the Conference B...
Jun 03, 2025
Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops
OTTAWA - An association representing duty free stores and a group of 15 mayors from border cities have written a letter to the federal government asking for financial support and clarity on export rul...
Jun 03, 2025
Manitoba Opposition Tories agree to speed passage of free trade bill before summer
WINNIPEG - Manitoba politicians reached a deal to speed passage of a free trade bill Monday, hours before the legislature was to break for the summer. More than 30 other bills were also set to be appr...
Jun 02, 2025
Liberals pressed to reveal how much revenue U.S. tariff response has raised
OTTAWA - The Conservatives pushed the federal government on Monday to disclose how much revenue its counter-tariffs have generated so far - and accused the Liberals of putting their "elbows down" as U...
Jun 02, 2025
Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure
OTTAWA - Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose more tariffs, Industry Minister Mla...
Jun 02, 2025
Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney
SASKATOON - Alberta and Saskatchewan signed agreements with Ontario on Sunday to remove trade barriers ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to hash out a plan they hope will supercharge ...
Jun 01, 2025
Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said he will double the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent next Wednesday. Trump initially announced the boosted duties on steel during a ral...
May 30, 2025
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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...