CHAMBER PARTNERING WITH THE PATS FOR 2023-24 SEASON
Chamber NewsThe Regina & District Chamber of Commerce have partnered with the Regina Pats for the 2023-24 Western Hockey League season. Like the Chamber, the Pats have a long history with the storied franchise significantly contributing to the fabric of the city.
INTEREST RATE HIKES GENERATE DEBATE OVER MONETARY POLICY
Chamber NewsAre increasing interest rates the best way to deal with inflation? Many central banks throughout the world, including the Bank of Canada, use this policy in an effort to get control over rising inflation figures. But in recent years, some economists are pushing back against this strategy, suggesting that the conventional wisdom behind this policy actually causes more issues than it solves.
FOLLOWING YOUR PASSION MAY NOT BE THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
Chamber NewsFor many people making the transition from an educational setting to a business setting or making a career change, they are motivated by finding the passion that would lead to a successful career. Scott Stirrett, founder and chief executive of Venture for Canada and a columnist for the Globe & Mail, believes this strategy is flawed.
CCI URGES CANADA TAKE A SENSITIVE BUT SPEEDY APPROACH TO AI
Chamber NewsThe Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), which represents more than 150 Canadian tech companies, issue a report on Friday advising on how Canada should approach the growth of artificial intelligence (AI).
MIXED REVIEWS FOR EXTENSION OF CEBA REPAYMENT DEADLINE
Chamber NewsThursday's announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the repayment deadline for loans under the Canada Emergency Business Account program would be extended appears to be a good news, bad news scenario.
CHAMBER CEO PAYS A VISIT TO CTV MORNING LIVE
Chamber NewsTony Playter, the CEO of the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce, stopped by CTV Regina this morning and was a guest on CTV Morning Live, chatting with senior anchor Darrell Romuld.
BANK OF CANADA HOLDS STEADY ON INTEREST RATE
Chamber NewsThe Bank of Canada announced this morning that is maintaining its interest rate of five per cent. As announced by BOC governor Tiff Macklem, the overnight lending rate is at its highest level in 22 years.
Peace of Mind Paws Pet and Home Sitting
Chamber NewsWhether you are working long hours or on a vacation, Peace of Mind Paws Pet and Home Sitting is here to give you exactly that, the peace of mind knowing that your pets are safe, happy, and stress-free within their own home! We take pride in our customer/pet satisfaction and we will work with each client we have to customize the perfect pet care plan.
RISING INFLATION RATE MAY CAUSE ISSUES FOR THE BANK OF CANADA
Chamber NewsEconomists are predicting that the rise of the inflation rate in July will make it difficult for the Bank of Canada not to intervene. Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 2.8 per cent in June -- landing within the Bank of Canada's target range of one to three per cent. But the inflation rate rose to 3.3 per cent in July and economists are predicting the Bank of Canada may have to become involved in dealing with inflation.
CANADA’S ECONOMY UNEXPECTEDLY LOST JOBS IN JULY
Chamber NewsStatistics Canada reported on Friday that Canada lost a total of 6,400 jobs in July after gains of 59,900 jobs in May. Additionally, the report indicated that Canada's unemployment rate rose to 5,5 per cent, marking the third consecutive monthly increase.
LOOMING CEBA DEADLINE HAS SMALL BUSINESSES UNDER PRESSURE
Chamber NewsSmall business are feeling the pressure as the deadline for repayment of Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans is quickly approaching. CEBA loans enabled small businesses and not-for-profits to acquire interest-free loans up to $60,000 during the pandemic. The original deadline for repayment of these loans was extended last year to Dec. 31, 2023 in a bid to assist businesses that were still recovering from the pandemic.
ADP CANADA HAPPINESS@WORK INDEX INDICATES CANADIAN WORKERS FELT HAPPIER IN MAY
Chamber NewsThe ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work Index for May 2023 reveals Gen Zs are bouncing back from their lowest score to date in April. Those located in Alberta, on the contrary, are showing the steepest month-over-month decrease in their Work Happiness Scores.