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CTV News
8 minutes ago
- CTV News
Judge denies Saskatoon man's appeal to overturn murder conviction
Watch WATCH: A judge has rejected a Saskatoon man's request for a new trial. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder but later appealed his plea.
CTV News
an hour ago
- Automotive
- CTV News
One person in hospital after three-car crash on Idylwyld Drive
One person is recovering in hospital after a three-vehicle crash on Idylwyld Drive on Wednesday. Saskatoon police say the crash happened on Idylwyld Drive at 51st Street just after 11:30 a.m., shutting down the northbound lanes at the intersection. Police collision analysts and firefighters were on scene into the afternoon investigating the collision, with restrictions of both northbound lanes and one southbound lane of Idylwyld Drive. In a news release, Saskatoon police said one person was taken to hospital, but the extent of their injuries was unknown. Drivers are asked to avoid the area until restrictions are lifted. Saskatoon Idylwyld Drive crash (Chad Hills / CTV News)
CBC
an hour ago
- Business
- CBC
Saskatoon targets bigger role in addressing homelessness crisis with new strategy
Social Sharing The City of Saskatoon thinks it can do more to help homeless people and encourage affordable housing development. A report detailing new initiatives the city wants to establish as part of the Saskatoon Homelessness Action Plan passed the committee stage on Wednesday. The finalized action could be sent to city council for final approval in September. Proposals in the plan include: Creating an inventory of vacant and derelict properties and incentives to develop them. Working with developers to convert underused commercial properties into affordable housing. Incentives for property owners to repair and renovate existing units. Read the full list in the report here. The proposals are meant to complement the city's existing work on homelessness, which includes increasing public access to washrooms, supporting winter warming shelters and a forthcoming affordable housing strategy. Coun. Bev Dubois asked city staff at the committee meeting Wednesday if the action plan takes on work the province should be doing. She said she supports the plan, but wants the city and provincial roles clarified. "The City of Saskatoon is not [the Ministry of] Social Services and a lot of this stuff fits in there," Dubois said during the meeting. City manager Jeff Jorgenson said Saskatoon and the province can collaborate on some initiatives, and the city can do some on its own. "We're both staying in our respective lane," he said. "The list of responsibilities we're proposing the city take a leadership role in, we think, doesn't overlap into their realm.…This is the administration's perspective. And if council sees it differently, we're looking for that direction before we get too far along with the plan." The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) supports the plan, but said it doesn't do enough to improve safety. Downtown BID executive director Shawna Nelson said the plan is urgently needed, but that the city should get more input from businesses owners and people who live and work downtown. "These voices appear unrepresented in both the short and medium term strategies," Nelson told the committee. "While it may not fall entirely within the scope of this plan, there remains a need for a dedicated plan with strategies focused on the safety and sustainability of our business community." New shelter site soon? Meanwhile, the city hinted it has identified the future site for a 60-bed permanent emergency shelter. Jorgenson said an announcement could happen soon. "I know I've said that before, but we're very hopeful that we'll be able to make that announcement in the coming weeks of where the location is and then conduct those public information sessions that we had committed to," Jorgenson said. The 40-bed temporary shelter on Pacific Avenue in downtown Saskatoon is only supposed to be open for 18 months. The province is responsible for funding and operating both the current and future emergency shelters.
CBC
an hour ago
- CBC
Saskatoon family still puzzling over encounter with intruder who burrowed into their attic
A Saskatoon family had an adventurous night — featuring the police tactical unit, drones and a hole in their roof — when a man busted into their attic.
CTV News
5 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Popular Saskatoon restaurant Cohens's Beer Republic to close after 7 years
After a seven-year run, a popular restaurant in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood is permanently shutting its doors. In a post on social media, Cohen's Beer Republic says its final day of service will be July 26. Although the reasons for the closure haven't been shared, the restaurant says it hopes its story will continue in the future. 'While this chapter is coming to an end, we have hope that our beloved story will continue in the future — and when we do, we plan to welcome you back with open arms, cold beer, and endless rink burgers,' the post read. Cohen's says customers can redeem gift cards until the restaurant's final day. After July 26, Cohen's gift cards will still be accepted at UNA Pizza and Wine on Broadway, Cohen's sibling restaurant.
