City Council

• Saskatoon city council votes against 1st Avenue BRT stop

  Following months of deliberation, Saskatoon's proposal to build a Bus Rapid Transit terminal on 1st Ave has been defeated in city council.

  Canada

  Apr 30
  
• Toronto looking to nearby regions to increase paramedic response for FIFA World Cup

  If approved by city council, the plan would be executed on 10 'high demand' days between June 11 and July 2, 2026, which is when Toronto is hosting FIFA matches.

  Sports

  Apr 28
  
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• ‘Police activity hasn’t stopped:’ Tenants evicted from problem home in Rutland

  Neighbours say the property has been a source of constant problems for months, with repeated police and bylaw visits.

  Canada

  Mar 12
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• 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
• Regina mayor eyes ‘pathway to single digits’ for proposed 15.6% tax hike

  Regina mayor Chad Bachynski says he's hoping city council can find a way to whittle its record-high budget of 15.6% to single-digits in advance of budget talks later this month.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2025
• Saskatoon city council passes 2026 budget with 6.7% property tax hike

  Saskatoon city council passes next year's budget with residents footing a 6.7 per cent property tax hike.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2025
• Saskatoon city council passes $12M police budget increase

  Saskatoon city council approves the police force's $12 million budget increase, with two councillors against it.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2025
• Rise in racism and discrimination prompt new bylaw proposal in Penticton, B.C.

  'The fines range from $30 to $500. The fines can be enforced by both RCMP and bylaw, but the discriminatory harassment one can only be done by RCMP.'

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2025
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• Saskatoon city council proposes 8.23% property tax hike for next year

  Saskatoon's city council announced Thursday a potential 8.23-per cent property tax increase to help balance next year's budget, with police asking for a $12.5 million increase.

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2025
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• New Saskatoon warming shelter raises concerns over location

  Warming shelter in Saskatoon to open right beside Salvation Army. Representatives from Salvation Army alarmed this may make the neighborhood rough.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2025