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Hudson's Bay site remake plan draws a yawn in Winnipeg

Hudson's Bay site remake plan draws a yawn in Winnipeg

‘Bay claims it “has received interest from a number of stakeholders” for the massive heritage building, but local real estate pros are skeptical
SPECIAL REPORT: Feds pledge $100 million as drought burns Prairies

SPECIAL REPORT: Feds pledge $100 million as drought burns Prairies

As farmers and ranchers face the driest conditions in a century, a bale of hay spikes above $100, breed cattle are being culled and crops wither in the dust
B.C., Alberta retail spending dipped in May

B.C., Alberta retail spending dipped in May

Saskatchewan and Manitoba posted increase in sales from April, latest StatsCan data shows
Ag-minister pledges relief for drought-plagued western farmers

Ag-minister pledges relief for drought-plagued western farmers

As the federal government looks to manage impacts of drought conditions – which could be a once-in-a-century event this summer across the Prairies – livestock producers in all western provinces are now eligible for a tax deferral progra
Saskatchewan cannabis sales top $13 million per month

Saskatchewan cannabis sales top $13 million per month

Saskatchewan posts second-highest sales growth in the west as Canada-wide cannabis sales hit a record for second straight month
Office vacancy rates spikes in Regina, Saskatoon

Office vacancy rates spikes in Regina, Saskatoon

Much of the empty space being seen in older Class A, B and C class buildings, and tenant incentives are increasing
Manitoba land tax ‘needs reform’ : CD Howe

Manitoba land tax ‘needs reform’ : CD Howe

Land transfer tax revenues increased ninefold from 1997 to 2019, and the average land transfer tax rate has more than doubled
Ceres joins Saskatchewan canola crusher queue

Ceres joins Saskatchewan canola crusher queue

Ceres Global has become the fourth major producer to announce a new canola crusher facility for Saskatchewan in the past three months
Prairie drought looms over a promising season

Prairie drought looms over a promising season

Manitoba and Saskatchewan could experience the driest conditions in 100 years by this summer, climatologists warn
Biggest helium facility lifts off in Saskatchewan

Biggest helium facility lifts off in Saskatchewan

New $32 million helium purification facility near Battle Creek is the biggest such plant in Canada. Saskatchewan is one of the few places in the world with large helium reserves.