Vanessa Tiberio

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• New beds added to Saskatoon hospital, full expansion deadline pushed back

  The remaining 49 beds are facing delays due to construction at both Market Mall and Saskatoon City Hospital, says Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill

  Canada

  Oct 21
• Federal government says it will take FSIN to court to repay $12.4M in spending

  Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) says it will be filing a statement of claim against the FSIN for repayment of $12.4 million in unsupported spending in a year-long audit dispute.

  Canada

  Oct 20
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• Saskatchewan MLAs racked up $10.9 million in expenses last year

  Saskatchewan MLAs are opening up their books to share their expenses from the last fiscal year on everything from phone bills to travel.

  Canada

  Oct 8
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• Advocates say voices will go unheard after Saskatoon cancels in-person homeless count

  As Saskatoon moves ahead without an in-person count of unsheltered people this year, one community advocate is concerned people won't be connected to the services they require.

  Canada

  Oct 6
• ‘We come here for healing’: Saskatoon holds fifth annual truth and reconciliation powwow

  Hundreds of orange shirts dotted the SaskTel centre on Wednesday to mark a day filled with reflection to honour residential school survivors.

  Canada

  Sep 30
• Judge dismisses injunction to keep Saskatoon encampment standing

  Justice Richard Danyliuk issued a written decision Tuesday, ruling the plaintiffs who brought forward the injunction request had no standing to do so.

  Canada

  Sep 29
• Judge holds decision on Saskatoon encampment injunction

  Justice Richard Danyliuk says a decision will need to come "swiftly" after the city paused initiatives to clear encampments from its west end late last week when met with protest.

  Canada

  Sep 29
• Saskatoon’s approved First Avenue bus plans may ‘negatively impact’ businesses, says advocates

  City councillors voted 7-4 to approve a recommended design from administration that slightly altered a design presented five months ago for Saskatoon's bus rapid transit project.

  Canada

  Sep 25
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• Opposition ‘politicking’ on Weedmark private flights unless evidence exists, says policy expert

  Kevin Weedmark is defending his recent set of flights to attend government events, saying he paid for them out of pocket despite mounting questions from the Opposition.

  Canada

  Sep 19
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• Lawyer representing former Saskatoon Christian school principal questions witness credibility during closing arguments

  Jurors heard from both the defense and prosecution Thursday as the two-week-long assault trial against a former Christian school principal in Saskatoon nears its end.

  Canada

  Sep 17
• Environmental advocates ask Sask. Court of Appeal to review coal decision

  Environmental advocates are asking Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal for a judicial review of their case against the province's decision to extend coal-fired power plants.

  Canada

  Sep 16
• Saskatoon construction snarls commutes for USask students, hospital staff

  A web of construction and lane restrictions along Saskatoon's College Drive is causing traffic backlogs, putting the patience of university students and hospital staff to the test.

  Canada

  Sep 13
• Sask. had wildfire report months before release: Opposition

  Saskatchewan's NDP say emails received through a freedom of information request paint a different timeline on the province's independent review into its 2025 wildfire response.

  Canada

  Sep 10
• Saskatchewan manufacturers re-evaluating imports as counter-tariffs kick in

  Manufacturers in Saskatchewan say they are watching their bottom lines and evaluating their options as Canada's counter-tariffs kick in.

  Canada

  Sep 9
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• Renewed exploration in Saskatchewan’s Uranium City brings hope to current, former residents

  As the global demand for nuclear power continues, companies are targeting Saskatchewan's abandoned Uranium City for the potential mining opportunities it offers.

  Features

  Aug 19
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• ‘Like a dream’: Saskatoon’s Jordan Carroll looks ahead after double Commonwealth win

  Saskatoon's Jordan Carroll says he is preparing for the upcoming gymnastics world championships following his two wins at the Commonwealth Games earlier this summer.

  Canada

  Aug 13
• Saskatoon councillors uphold funding behind controversial $297K art installation

  Support for a controversial art installation was on full display Wednesday, where city councillors upheld a policy to fund art projects integrated in capital projects.

  Canada

  Aug 12
• Saskatoon residents eyeing petition on downtown event centre project

  Community leaders and previous councillor hopefuls say they are launching a website to gauge interest before going through the official petition process in coming weeks.

  Canada

  Aug 11
• Police deem Saskatoon high school fire ‘suspicious,’ launch investigation

  Saskatoon police are assigning an arson investigator to look into the cause of a blaze that ripped through a construction portion of Bethlehem Catholic High School Friday.

  Canada

  Aug 10
• Saskatchewan auto parts business falls victim to growing credit card scam

  A business in Assiniboia, Sask., is fell victim to a widespread credit card scam the RCMP says is targeting transportation equipment companies across Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Aug 9
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• Saskatchewan First Nation worried about community safety after vet clinic cancelled

  Sturgeon Lake First Nation leaders say the loss of a planned spay and neuter clinic could cause community safety and access issues.

  Canada

  Jul 31
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• First Nations leaders, advocates raise concern over force in Saskatchewan RCMP arrest

  A viral video showing the arrest of 40-year-old woman in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has advocates and leaders raising concerns, saying the use of force was 'unacceptable.'

  Canada

  Jul 29
• Saskatchewan says health-care recruitment plan paying off, opposition questions results

  Saskatchewan's health ministry says its recruitment campaign to attract international healthcare workers brought over 7,500 workers to the province over the last four years.

  Canada

  Jul 28
• Saskatchewan asking Ottawa to back 3 event centre projects with funding

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is asking the federal government for financial support for three event centre projects across the province.

  Canada

  Jul 28
• ‘The right direction’: Saskatchewan applauds direct-to-consumer alcohol sale agreement

  Saskatchewan is applauding the recent agreement between provinces to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales following decades of regulation, while calling for more deregulation.

  Canada

  Jul 24