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University panel discusses federal election result
By François BiberAs a new Liberal majority government prepares to move into Parliament, curiosity about what happens next is likely top of mind for many Canadians.On Wednesday the University of...
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New trial granted for man accused of 2004 murder
By François BiberThe Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has granted a new trial for one of four men accused of shooting a Saskatoon man to death in 2004.On Wednesday the court granted a new trial for Neil...
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Canadians in Mexico preparing for the worst as Hurricane Patricia approaches...
By Adriana Christianson, François BiberAs Hurricane Patricia heads towards Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Canadians who live there part time are preparing for the worst.Francis Bast and his wife are from...
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Dietician says no need to cut red meat 100%
By François BiberAfter a damning report from the World Health Organization (WHO) linking processed meat and red meat to colorectal cancer, a Saskatoon dietician says it’s simply a matter of not eating...
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Atchison now Saskatoon's longest running mayor
By François BiberOctober 27 marks the day Mayor Don Atchison crossed into new territory; holding the title of Saskatoon’s longest-serving mayor at 12 years.“I never thought I'd be a councillor or a...
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Living wage recommendation ‘unrealistic’: CFIB says
By François BiberA group in Saskatoon is calling on business owners to start paying employees a living wage rather than the government mandated minimum wage.On Wednesday, a group called Living Wage...
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PotashCorp plans 3-week shutdown of 3 Sask. mines following latest financial...
By François BiberDeclining profits for PotashCorp of Saskatchewan (PCS) is forcing the company to suspend some operations in Saskatchewan and close a mine on the east coast.On Thursday, PCS reported a...
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Sask. Polytechnic helps young Saskatoon boy live Halloween dream
By François BiberA trip to Disneyland wouldn’t have sparked the same excitement and ear-to-ear smile painted on the face of a seven-year-old Saskatoon boy the same way a motorcycle attachment for his...
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Sask. Veteran: Every poppy reminds us what we did wasn't a waste of time
By François BiberWhile kids and parents prep for a big candy score on Halloween, a pair of veterans from the Third Canadian Army Veteran’s (CAV) Motorcycle unit in Saskatoon were spreading a little red...
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Medical cannabis users protest police raid on Saskatoon dispensary
By François BiberA Saskatoon man with chronic pain stemming from kidney cancer and Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome (VHL) feels helpless after the main source for his medication was on the wrong end of a...
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Sask.'s first HIV transitional home opens in Saskatoon
By François BiberOnce homeless and sick with HIV, a Saskatoon woman has recovered and is now using her experience to help others get healthy.“I was 76 pounds when they found me I was on my death bed...
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Saskatoon Public Library forgiving over $1M in late fees
By François BiberThe Saskatoon Public Library is forgiving all outstanding late fines hoping to win back its members and transition to a new system in what the library president is calling the ‘awkward...
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Medical marijuana activists continue to protest compassion club raid
By François BiberThe backlash continues in Saskatoon after city police raided a medical marijuana dispensary known as the Saskatchewan Compassion Club.This week supporters of the compassion club will...
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Emergency management pushed to the edge in wildfire disaster
By François BiberIn what was an unprecedented and record-breaking wildfire season, the province’s commissioner of emergency management says it showed how quickly the province could respond to a...
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Sask. vet reflects on how he snuck his way into the Second World War
By François BiberCall it luck or being in the right place at the right time, but a Saskatchewan veteran admits he had to be crafty to land a posting in the Canadian army to fight in the Second World...
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Police questioning 4 suspects in string of armed robberies
By François BiberPolice nabbed four suspects allegedly connected to a recent string of armed robberies in Saskatoon.“We’re talking about two groups of two people,” said Alyson Edwards with the...
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Refugee settlement agencies, province, setting up to receive more Syrians
By François BiberIf Prime Minister Justin Trudeau succeeds in bringing 25,000 government-sponsored Syrian refugees to Canada by the end of the year, Saskatchewan could see around 2,000 of...
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U of S professor urges Trudeau to stand by his plan for Syrian refugees
By François BiberAmid political pressure to suspend Ottawa’s Syrian refugee plan, Justin Trudeau needs to stick to his word and keep Canada’s borders open according to a University of Saskatchewan...
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Research shows therapy dogs help with addiction treatment
By François BiberResults from a pilot research project run by the University of Saskatchewan and St. John’s Ambulance showed a stark improvement in people’s attitudes, levels of happiness, and...
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Homeless shelters ready to accept those looking to escape the cold
By François BiberWith the weather taking a harsh turn for the worse, Saskatoon’s homeless shelters expect to see an influx of people seeking a warm bed.“Now that winter is arriving we always see a bit...
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