Vanessa Tiberio

Digital Broadcast Journalist

Author Archives

• FSIN holds first general assembly since asked to repay $28.7 million

  The FSIN is holding its first assembly meeting since being asked by Ottawa to repay over $28 million in funding, closing the meeting to media and other advocates.

  Canada

  Apr 15
• Saskatoon Tribal Chief defends $975K wellness centre renovations

  Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand says the renovations at the Emergency Wellness Centre are to address problems with the facility.

  Canada

  Apr 14
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• Saskatoon organizations concerned about demand after Prairie Harm Reduction closure

  Social service organizations in Saskatoon say they are concerned about the uptick in demand following the closure of the city's only supervised consumption site.

  Canada

  Apr 10
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• Saskatchewan’s Denare Beach bracing for wildfire after last year’s destruction

  As experts predict a slower start to Saskatchewan's wildfire season, a resident of ravaged Denare Beach says she is apprehensive about trusting the province's readiness this year.

  Fire

  Apr 9
• Saskatchewan residents urged to become organ donors 8 years after Humboldt Broncos crash

  An organ recipient is urging Saskatchewan residents to register as donors on the seventh annual Green Shirt Day, remembering the Humboldt Broncos.

  Canada

  Apr 7
• ‘Too far to say’: Experts unsure social media ban best path for Saskatchewan youth

  As Premier Scott Moe floats the idea of exploring a social media ban for children under 16, experts say it is unclear whether it would address mental health concerns among youth.

  Canada

  Apr 1
• First Nations advocate turns to police to investigate FSIN audit findings

  Details regarding the alleged tens of millions in misused funds by a Saskatchewan Indigenous non-profit were forwarded to police by the BMAAAC, Global News has learned. 

  Politics

  Mar 31
• Saskatoon Tribal Council chief calls for FSIN accountability, reform

  Calls for transparency, accountability, and communication are intensifying for the FSIN, after a federal audit found tens of millions of dollars spent on unsupported purposes.

  Politics

  Mar 30
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• Prince Albert Grand Council shares $1.4 million policing study with community

  The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is sharing its First Nations policing feasibility study with stakeholders after receiving endorsement from chiefs in February.

  Canada

  Mar 26
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• FSIN releases public statement, calling audit ‘disagreement in interpretation’

  The FSIN is defending its COVID-19 spending amid mounting pressure for accountability following a multi-million repayment call from Indigenous Services Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 24
• ‘We will go to court’: Chief pushes back after FSIN asked to repay $28.7M

  Chief Bobby Cameron says the FSIN intends to pursue legal action after being asked by Indigenous Services Canada to repay $27.6 million in ineligible and unsupported expenses.

  Canada

  Mar 24
• Wildfire funding not sufficient in Saskatchewan budget, says fire chief

  A fire chief from a village that battled flames during Saskatchewan's destructive wildfire season last year says the province's latest budget does not provide enough funding.

  Fire

  Mar 20
• Saskatchewan finance minister says deficit budget aims to protect provincial services

  Saskatchewan's finance minister Jim Reiter tells reporters Tuesday he is opting to re-wear last year's budget shoes as the province braces for a deficit budget.

  Politics

  Mar 17
• Teen sentenced to 3 years for arson attack at Saskatoon’s Evan Hardy high school

  The teen originally pleaded not guilty in February 2025, before changing her plea in December. The Crown and defence jointly submitted a maximum youth sentence of three years.

  Crime

  Mar 16
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• Saskatchewan industries brace as temporary foreign worker permits set to expire

  As thousands of temporary foreign worker permits are set to expire across Canada this year, industries in Saskatchewan are raising concerns about its implications in the province.

  Canada

  Mar 13
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• City of Saskatoon to pursue ‘all legal avenues’ after second overpass collision

  Crews in Saskatoon fixed another overpass after being struck by a truck towing an excavator, marking the second overpass collision on Circle Drive in less than a week.

  Canada

  Mar 12
• Saskatchewan health-care worker associations ‘very excited’ about province’s care plan

  Nurse practitioner and pharmacist associations say they are optimistic about the province's newly announced health care plan, despite remaining questions.

  Canada

  Mar 10
• ‘Outright degrading’: Regina councillor speaks out on treatment in municipal politics

  Regina city councillor Sarah Turnbull says she has been experiencing degrading comments ever since stepping into her role that have become commonplace for her.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• Extended Sask. child care agreement to cause higher fees for some, say advocates

  Advocates say the Saskatchewan government's $10-a-day child care extension will leave some families paying more than others when it comes into effect.

  Canada

  Mar 5
• Saskatchewan professor praises roots, Greenland’s resilience following U.S. threats

  A University of Saskatchewan professor born in Greenland says threats from U.S. President Donald Trump cut deep earlier this year, but has faith in the resilience of her people.

  Canada

  Mar 4
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• Fiery Saskatoon crash shuts down major roadway in city’s north end

  Saskatoon police are asking motorists to avoid a major roadway in the city's north end due to a fiery collision involving a semi-truck Tuesday morning.

  Canada

  Mar 3
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• ‘Good for the economy’: Premier Moe praises Canada-India uranium trade deal

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is praising Canada's uranium deal with India, saying it is good for the province's economy as pulse tariffs persist.

  Canada

  Mar 2
• Premier Scott Moe lands in India, says lentil tariffs ‘might actually increase’

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his main focus for his trade mission to India is removing tariffs on pulse products, following his Friday arrival in Mumbai.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• Saskatoon council approves drop-in centre relocation despite community concerns

  Saskatoon city councillors are backing a new downtown drop-in centre despite pushback from local businesses and community members.

  Canada

  Feb 25
• Premier Moe rejects belt-tightening in budget, cites ‘challenging time’

  Premier Scott Moe says he will be responding to economic uncertainty by prioritizing provincial industries in the upcoming budget to be tabled next month.

  Canada

  Feb 24