Vanessa Tiberio

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Saskatchewan hospital safety review complete, but findings won’t be released yet

  The six-month review is now in the health ministry's hands, but Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill says he does not want to expose vulnerabilities until they are addressed.

  Canada

  10 hours
• Premier Scott Moe calls federal budget ‘best in a decade’

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he plans to work with the federal government on a cost sharing model for infrastructure projects lacking from the federal budget.

  Canada

  Nov 7
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• ‘Where’s the door?’: Accessibility advocate says Saskatoon BRT stations need more work

  As Saskatoon moves forward with building out its bus rapid transit system, an accessibility advocate and bus rider is raising concerns about some of the new platforms.

  Canada

  Nov 5
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• Saskatoon transportation committee defers expropriating land talks for BRT stations

  The committee tasked administration with going back to the negotiation table with six landowners before the next meeting in December

  Canada

  Nov 3
• Saskatoon committee to weigh expropriating land for BRT stations

  The leader of a Saskatoon business association says her members were taken by surprise that expropriation is on the table for the construction of six bus rapid transit sites.

  Canada

  Nov 3
• Food Banks of Saskatchewan loses charity status, director points to accounting error

  The head of the organization that supports 36 Saskatchewan food banks says it’s “business as usual” as they seek to regain its charity status.

  Canada

  Oct 31
• Sask. First Nations leaders raise land rights, policing concerns at historic Ottawa meeting

  Federal government heard reasoning behind amending Indian status legislation and setting up First Nations policing from Saskatchewan chiefs.

  Canada

  Oct 26
• 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
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• 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
• 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
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• 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
• 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
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• 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
• ‘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