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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Mortgage payments expected to increase after interest rate hike
The future of the housing market is looking bleak for many after the Bank of Canada raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent on Wednesday. Jason Childs, an economics professor at the ...
Jun 08, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Singh returns to Sask. to speak on Indigenous issues
The federal NDP leader visited Saskatchewan for the second time in just over a month to discuss issues of importance to Indigenous communities and leaders. On Wednesday, the Federation of Sovereign In...
May 24, 2023 Jagmeet Singh speaks at the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Legislative Assembly in North Battleford on May 24, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Regina, Saskatoon again report decreases in housing sales
For a fourth straight month, Regina and Saskatoon both reported a decrease in year-over-year housing sales. In its monthly report for April, the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) said that while...
May 05, 2023
Singh drills down on dental plan during Saskatoon visit
The leader of the federal NDP visited Saskatoon on Thursday to tout the dental care support coming for Canadians later this year and drill down on some other problems people across the country face to...
Apr 13, 2023 Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh speaks to media at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Dentistry in Saskatoon on April 13, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Central bank's hold on key interest rate signals stability for buyers, says Royal LePage COO
The chief operating officer of Royal LePage says the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold its key interest rate at 4.5 per cent has huge implications for Canada's housing market. "The Bank of Canad...
Apr 12, 2023
Province announces long-awaited funding for second-stage shelters
A few weeks ahead of the budget being released, Saskatchewan's justice minister announced on Wednesday that operational funding for second-stage shelters will be forthcoming. The province provides fun...
Mar 09, 2023
Sask. realtors say market faring better than other places despite inventory problems
Housing sales in Saskatchewan were down last month compared to February 2022. According to a report released by the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, the 854 sales recorded across the province in Feb...
Mar 03, 2023
Mayor weighs in on wellness centre concerns
According to Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark, big shelters are not the long-term solution to the city's homeless issue. Clark spoke to CKOM about the recent safety concerns expressed by residents in Fai...
Feb 23, 2023 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Sask. realtors say province has affordability problem with housing inventory
The effects of inflation have been felt throughout the entire global economy. That has had a significant impact on almost all economic activity, but Saskatchewan Realtors Association CEO Chris Guerett...
Feb 22, 2023
Optimism remains in housing market after interest rate hike
There has been a lot of concern recently about the recent interest rate hikes and how they could impact the housing market, but while the latest rate hike likely means more pain for buyers, some are s...
Oct 26, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
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