A series of relief measures is being implemented by the Saskatchean government for the oil and gas sector that like many others has been impacted from the COVID-19 pandemic and a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia that has seen the price of oil tumble. “The Saskatchewan energy sector is the second largest contributor […]
The Trudeau government has struck a deal with opposition parties to swiftly approve a massive $73-billion wage subsidy program aimed at helping businesses and workers survive the economic ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Passage of legislation needed to implement the program was assured Saturday after Conservatives dropped their attempt to tie the bill to the […]
The Western Canada Lottery Corporation is feeling the economic pinch that COVID19 has presented as not as many are buying lottery tickets even though the jackpots are still big as is the case Friday with the Lotto Max top prize standing at 70 million dollars. WCLC spokesperson Kevin Van Egdom says there are several reasons […]
WestJet Airlines Ltd. says roughly half of its 14,000 employees will leave the company — some temporarily — due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 6,900 departures comprise early retirements, resignations and both voluntary and involuntary leaves after WestJet asked staff to choose one of those options or reduce their hours or pay, said CEO Ed […]
Many Regina restaurants are doing what they can at this time to get some dollars in the till. The fallout from the COVID-19 virus is decimating them as it is many other industries because of the measures that have been taken. Like many restaurants in the city, Mr. Mikes Steakhouse is offering pick-up and delivery […]
After declaring its own state of emergency on Friday, the province told the city of Regina on the weekend that the state of emergency they declared last week takes precedence meaning some of the measures enacted by the city aren’t happening. Speaking at City Hall Monday morning, Mayor Michael Fougere says that decision is one […]
A Business Response team has been created by the Saskatchewan government to support provincial businesses dealing with the economic challenges COVID-19 has provided them. “COVID-19 has caused significant economic hardships for businesses as we all work together to reduce the spread of this virus,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said. “We know businesses […]
The lockout at the Co-Op Refinery will continue as the employer is saying no to recommendations given to the provincial government from special mediator Vince Ready. Federated Co-Op says after analyzing the report, they can not accept all aspects of the recommendations in their entirety and that modifications are needed especially after the outbreak of […]
SARCAN is closing indefinitely because of COVID-19. Saying they are acting to protect the health and well-being of their 700 “dedicated recyclers,” customers, partners and communities, the company said that Saturday was the last day of business until it is determined it is safe to open their doors again. SARCAN is telling customers to save their […]
The NDP’s finance critic is welcoming Friday’s announcement from the government about a business response unit being established as it was something they were calling for, but he is now asking for the Saskatchewan Party to go one step further. Trent Wotherspoon is asking the provincial government to rapidly expand support for small businesses and self-employed […]
