Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
Prime Minister Mark Carney says a proposal to convert unsold condo units in British Columbia into affordable housing is about supporting Canadians, not distressed developers. Carney says the program l...
Jun 25, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a news conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa, Thursday, June 25, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Slashing development fees is not a cure-all for housing affordability: CMHC
Slashing municipal development charges would not be enough on its own to make homes affordable again across Canada, says a new analysis from the federal housing agency. Development charges are fees ci...
Jun 03, 2026 Carpenters build new homes in Ottawa on Monday, June 1, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Sask. Realtors Association shines spotlight on rising housing prices
Housing prices in Saskatchewan continue to rise, with the provincial benchmark price hitting a new record of $347,300 last month. The Saskatchewan Realtors Association said that figure represents an i...
May 17, 2026 The Saskatchewan Realtors Association says record prices and low inventory in the housing market have started to erode the province’s affordability advantage over other parts of Canada. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Record house price increases eroding Saskatchewan's affordability advantage
The Saskatchewan Realtors Association said two consecutive months of record housing price increases are eating away at the province's status as an affordable market. The association said strong sales ...
May 09, 2026 The Sask. Realtors Association says strong sales in April and the persistent challenge of low inventory led to a residential benchmark price of $347,300 last month, setting a new provincial record. (650 CKOM file photo)
Housing minister says Liberal ridings aren't favoured for funding after Gladu comment
Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says Ottawa doesn't prioritize infrastructure funding in Liberal ridings. Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu told the Sarnia Observer that shortly after she left the Conservati...
Apr 23, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney waits with Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson before speaking at an event in Ottawa on Thursday, April 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC
Canada's housing agency says the country made "meaningful" supply gains last year thanks to record rental construction and more "missing middle" type housing, however short-term imbalances remain for ...
Mar 11, 2026
Demand for homes continues to outpace supply in Sask. real estate market
Demand in Saskatchewan's real estate market remains high, but the supply of listed homes remains a challenge. According to a report released on Wednesday by the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, new ...
Mar 07, 2026 February saw 825 home sales across the province. While that represents a 16 per cent year-over-year decline, the association said those numbers are consistent with long-term trends. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan extending secondary suite construction initiative into 2027
The Government of Saskatchewan is extending a grant program designed to help offset the costs of building secondary suites into 2027. The Saskatchewan Secondary Suite Initiative (SSI), which was first...
Feb 03, 2026 To qualify, the suites must be a new, separate unit located on the same property as the owner’s primary residence. The program covers basement suites, garden suites, laneway homes or garage suites, but they must include a full kitchen, full bathroom and a separate entrance, while meeting all applicable codes and standards. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan saw 16,218 home sales in 2025 as strong demand continues
Saskatchewan's housing market had its second-strongest year ever in 2025, with 16,218 homes sold across the province. That's according to data from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, which said st...
Jan 10, 2026 December saw 792 homes sold in the province, which is an increase of nearly three per cent year-over-year and well above the 10-year average, the Saskatchewan Realtors Association said. (dropthepress@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com)
Battlefords Tribal Council unveils $230M plan for new casino, arena and major community upgrades
By Kenneth Cheung The Battlefords Tribal Council has unveiled a $230-million development plan that includes a new casino, a 3,000-seat arena, a new high school, affordable housing and expanded health ...
Dec 14, 2025 Wayne Semaganis of Battlefords Tribal Council speaks during the Gold Eagle Landing announcement at the Gold Eagle Lodge on Dec. 10. (Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
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