The Evan Bray Show - Jim Bence - August 29th, 2024

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Hospitality Saskatchewan is rejecting part of the City of Saskatoon's plan to fund a new arena. The organization is taking issue with the proposed imposition of an accommodation tax or an increase in property taxes targeting hotels in the city to pay for the downtown event and entertainment district. Hospitality Saskatchewan CEO, Jim Bence, joins Evan to explain why this move is not getting his support.
29 Aug 2024 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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