Saskatchewan National Business News

First Capital REIT selling four properties for a total of $184 million

TORONTO — First Capital REIT says it has signed deals to sell four properties including the Hazelton Hotel in Toronto for a combined total of $184 million.

Apr 11, 2023 10:28 AM Read more >

At least 300 visits expected as B.C.'s 2023 cruise ship season officially launches

VANCOUVER — Cruise ship season officially launches in British Columbia as the Sapphire Princess berths in Victoria for a one-day visit. The vessel then travels to Vancouver to begin that city's season.

Apr 11, 2023 10:08 AM Read more >

Glencore adds US$8.2B cash component to Teck Resources takeover offer

VANCOUVER — Canadian mining company Teck Resources Ltd.

Apr 11, 2023 9:32 AM Read more >

Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

TORONTO — A survey of nearly 3,000 Canadian charities finds more than half said they couldn’t meet demand for help, while nearly a third reported a significant drop in revenue.

Apr 11, 2023 8:16 AM Read more >

‘Ask a lot of questions’ before deciding what to do with your tax refund: experts

When Julian Shenoy receives his tax refund this year, he plans to set aside some of it for investments and the rest for travel.

Apr 11, 2023 8:05 AM Read more >

Rogers to acquire TTC wireless network, bring 5G to subway system

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. is buying the company that owns the wireless network in Toronto's subway and will bring 5G to the entire system, the company said Monday.

Apr 10, 2023 9:17 PM Read more >

Jury holds key to fate of $1 billion transmission project

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A battle over a $1 billion transmission line that won all regulatory approvals only to be rebuked by state residents in a referendum now comes down to nine regular folks.

Apr 10, 2023 7:38 PM Read more >

Cannabis company Tilray to buy rival Hexo in all-share deal

Tilray Brands Inc. is buying fellow cannabis company Hexo Corp. in an all-share deal valued at US$56 millionaimed at helping the business navigate a "challenging" cannabis market that has seen significant price compression.

Apr 10, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

AP sources: EPA car rule to push huge increase in EV sales

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will propose strict new automobile pollution limits this week that would require at least 54% of new vehicles sold in the U.S.

Apr 10, 2023 5:05 PM Read more >

Blue Jays return to Rogers Centre good for Toronto's tourism and hospitality sectors

TORONTO — It's not just baseball fans that are excited to see the Toronto Blue Jays return to Rogers Centre — local businesses are happy too.

Apr 10, 2023 3:39 PM Read more >