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A First Home Savings Account can help first-time home buyers

A First Home Savings Account can help first-time home buyers

As of December 5, 2023, more than 300,000 Canadians have opened an FHSA to save for a down payment on their first home.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Statistics Canada will fill in more details on how the economy fared in January this week.
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Big changes are coming to how Canadians bank, but adoption likely to be slow

Big changes are coming to how Canadians bank, but adoption likely to be slow

The current lack of competition in banking means high fees, which a report out last month from North Economics estimated run upwards of $7.7 billion a year.
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Opinion: Millennials new dominant force in the Canadian food industry

Opinion: Millennials new dominant force in the Canadian food industry

Millennials’ values and preferences are driving changes in the food industry and shaping the future of food consumption.
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Team Sask. into the Brier final against Team Canada

Team Sask. into the Brier final against Team Canada

Mike McEwen’s team takes down Brendan Bottcher and Alberta for a 7-3 semi-final win to clinch spot in finals versus Brad Gushue
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GenAI is a Skills Amplifier, Not a Skills Democratizer

GenAI is a Skills Amplifier, Not a Skills Democratizer

Shelly Palmer has been named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” and writes a popular daily business blog.
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‘Safety is our Heritage’ theme for ag safety week

‘Safety is our Heritage’ theme for ag safety week

Agricultural Safety Week proclaimed in Saskatchewan March 10 to 16.
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Sask. politicians slam federal Liberals over red tape, carbon tax

Sask. politicians slam federal Liberals over red tape, carbon tax

"I sure hope Scott Moe stands his ground." - MP Rosemarie Falk on the province's battle with the carbon tax.
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Is North Battleford doing enough to keep business thriving?

Is North Battleford doing enough to keep business thriving?

One business owner worries that there is too much focus today on attracting new people, groups, and money rather than helping out the existing business community.
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Garden Chat: Tender bulbs for summer blooms

Garden Chat: Tender bulbs for summer blooms

Plant in mid-May once the soil is warm enough.
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