There’s nothing like a little anxiety to give us that little nudge needed to change the way we do things. And, it appears, holiday spending is a source of …
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Canadians servicing debt will have to cut deeper to pay for housing
Here’s a number that might pique your interest: Canadians are devoting 15-1/2 per cent of their incomes to servicing debt. Now, that may not seem like an …
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Investments in oil and gas production indicate confidence in industry’s future
This is a case of following the money. If you want to get a feel for how an industry segment is feeling about its prospects, track how much it is investing in …
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Saskatchewan trucking companies seeing signs pointing to recession
It’s the canary in the coal mine. The Central Bank’s decision to hold the line on interest rates is another sign that the Canadian economy is slowing and …
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Job creation uneven across Saskatchewan
We got the monthly job numbers last Friday. They covered developments that took place in November as Saskatchewan fared reasonably well on the national stage …
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Number of jobs created in Saskatchewan lagging population growth
Saskatchewan employers continue to generate new jobs at a solid clip but they are not creating enough to keep with the flow of newcomers to the …
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