The problems over lag times for issuing building permits at City Hall in Regina may involve more than simple bureaucratic pencil pushing by a department that expanded in the boom times and is now looking for activities to occupy itself. The City has …
Housing Within Reach in Saskatchewan Cities
This is something our economic development agencies may want to use in their promotional activities. The latest quarterly report on housing affordability issued by RBC Royal Bank says home ownership in Vancouver, Toronto and Victoria is an …
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Welcome to Q3
Canada Day usually marks the beginning of summer in this country but, for many in the world of business it also represents the mid-point of the fiscal year. In short, welcome to Q3. One of the high points of this time of year is the end of the …
Saskatchewan Pay Packets Fatter
Included in the basket of indicators that we track to assess the condition of the labor market in the province is average weekly earnings. This is a monthly tabulation that tracks which way wages are going. This can be affected by employers offering …
10 Do’s And 10 Don’ts of Government Relations
Government relations is nerve-wracking and can be hazardous if you go about it the wrong way. That’s why so many organizations hire professional government relations firms. If you chose to do it yourself, here are a few quick tips on what to do and …
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2019 World Book Day
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” – Marcus Cicero, Roman philosopher. We’ve all read at least one book in our lifetime. Maybe today is the day you either finish reading the one you have on the go or you pick up a new one to …
Discover your website’s secret weapon and why it matters.
Congratulations! You have a website and a profile on social media channels. Now what? Your followers need to be fed or they’ll move on. What do you feed them and how often are feeding times? How do you extend your reach on social media and …
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International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate women’s achievements throughout history. It is also an occasion to consider what still must be done to improve the lives and opportunities of women. Women play an integral role in our …
Bell Let’s Talk
Communication is one of the keys to any healthy relationship. And effective communication requires two components - talking and listening. Today is a day for both. Bell Let’s Talk day is an important day for talking about mental health. It’s …
Wendy’s wins social media
It's increasingly common for a brand to stand their ground and "clapback" with a sharp or funny comment. Key to the response is, above all else, a sarcastic tone. …
