Business & Economy

Indo-Pacific strategy launch boosts military spending and visa processing in region

The Liberals unveiled their long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy on Sunday, announcing more military spending and closer ties with countries such as India.The strategy earmarks $2.3 billion for Canada t...

Nov 27, 2022

Canada's top five federal contaminated sites to cost taxpayers billions to clean up

YELLOWKNIFE - With a cost estimate of $4.38 billion, remediation of the Giant Mine, one of the most contaminated sites in Canada, is also expected to be the most expensive federal environmental cleanu...

Nov 27, 2022

Major northern Sask. charter flight service grounding fleet for good

A major air charter service for northern Saskatchewan is grounding its planes for good.Osprey Wings, a family-run charter flight service that covers La Ronge and northern parts of the province, is in ...

Nov 22, 2022

Ukrainian president Zelenskky calls on Canada to help with long-term peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Canada to help spearhead a long-term peace plan with Russia, as the nearly 10-month war in Ukraine enters a critical phase with the approach of wi...

Nov 19, 2022

Consumer beware: Sask. business says wrong number on Google hurting its reputation

Whether your vehicle is stuck on the side of the road, or you need a boost to get going, make sure the number you call for roadside assistance is the right one.This comes after a business in Prince Al...

Nov 17, 2022

Discovery Co-op to host 'Holiday Magic' fundraiser for CMHA

People will be able to support a good cause and get an early start on their Christmas shopping at the same time with this event. Discovery Co-op Ltd. has announced it will hold its "Holiday Magic" sho...

Nov 17, 2022

Star Diamond announces results from third quarter

On Thursday, Star Diamond Corporation reported its financial results from the third quarter, which ended on Sept. 30. The Saskatoon-based mining company announced that it recorded a net loss of $500,0...

Nov 12, 2022

Discovery Co-op named Business of the Year at BBEX Awards

It was an exciting time for many businesses and individuals honoured at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's 28th Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards Gala Wednesday. Among the highlights of...

Nov 10, 2022

P.A. and North Sask. see strong job growth in October

Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan had a strong October when it came to new jobs.According to Statistics Canada's monthly labour report, the region added 900 positions. That was the second highes...

Nov 04, 2022

Fall mini-budget aims to help Canada compete with U.S. clean energy investments

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is to table her mid-year budget update in the House of Commons today focused heavily on driving investment to Canada's clean energy industries in response to new Ame...

Nov 03, 2022