SASKATOON MORNING WIRE CORRESPONDENT
Blessing Adesanya — Saskatoon Morning Wire Coverage
All filed reports from Blessing Adesanya, Saskatoon correspondent covering the Saskatoon Morning Wire for the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Your Maidstone neighbours are bracing for wild time zone drama
You won't believe this wild time zone drama Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how we all complain about how Saskatchewan doesn't do daylight savings? Yeah, well, imagine that problem, but make...
Saskatoon's City Hall just had a Nollywood real estate drama.
Your City Hall drama was a whole Nollywood film! Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But my darlings, this week at City Hall? A whole productio...
Your old StarPhoenix building is getting a huge glow-up
Your downtown is getting a full glow-up Okay, so this is actually wild. You know the old StarPhoenix building, right there on 20th Street East, just a stone's throw from the Bessborough? For years, i...
Your 2024 property tax just got bigger.
Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film again this week! Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. My darlings, what a week at City Hall! It was li...
Jimmy John's is bringing fresh bread to Saskatoon. Are you ready?
Your favourite sandwich spot is about to get some competition Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how everyone in Saskatoon has their go-to sandwich spot, whether it's the little deli on Broadwa...
Saskatoon's Housing Drama Just Got Its Own City Hall Plot Twist
Your City Hall just finished its own mini-series, my dear! Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But my darlings, this week at City Hall was a wh...
Your Regina husky just walked herself to daycare again
Your husky just walked herself to daycare again Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how everyone says "only in Saskatchewan" when something truly unique happens? Well, gather 'round, because Mis...
Your Saskatoon commute is about to get 15 centimeters wilder
A big ol' Saskatoon snowstorm is coming our way Okay, so this is actually wild. Environment Canada just dropped a special weather statement for Saskatoon, and it's looking like we're in for a real pr...
Your city's electric buses will NOT survive winter.
This bus idea isn't going to work here, you know? Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how everyone is always talking about being green and all that? And we're all here, trying to be good global ...
Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week!
Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week! Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. My darlings, what a week at City Hall! It was like a N...
These Saskatoon teens are flipping car ownership. You need to see this.
You need to hear what these teens are doing with old cars Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how everyone's always talking about how expensive everything is, especially for young people? Well, ...
Your Saskatoon real estate journey just got way more complicated
Your real estate journey is getting complicated, my dears! Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. My darlings, this week at City Hall felt like a ...
Your grandpa might make the 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame in Saskatoon
Your grandpa is probably going into the Hall of Fame Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how everyone says Canadians are born with skates on? Well, turns out some of us are still playing competi...
Saskatoon's bike lane drama just got another plot twist.
Your City Hall drama hit different this week! Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But my darlings, if you were in this city this past week, you...
Can you believe 36 octogenarians are still playing hockey?
Your heroes might be 80 and still playing hockey! Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how much we love our hockey here in Saskatchewan, right? It’s practically a birthright. But did you know the...
Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week!
Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week! Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. This week at City Hall, my darlings, it was a real rol...
Your Riders just fired Ajou Ajou. It's rough.
Your Riders just fired Ajou Ajou, and it’s rough Okay, so this is actually wild, and if you’re a Riders fan like me, you're probably already feeling that familiar mix of disappointment and a little b...
Your Saskatoon real estate journey just got easier, thanks to Jeffrey Kerr.
Your Saskatoon real estate journey just got easier Okay, so this is actually a bit wild, but I just saw some news from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) that's going to make a lot of people...
Saskatchewan said no to $10M for your kids. Why?
Okay, you *have* to hear about this Saskatoon story. ### Can you believe our province said no to millions for our kids? Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how Saskatoon is a city that will inv...
Your Saskatoon weather just flashed "UNKNOWN" warning. What's next?
Your morning coffee just got a weather warning Okay, so this is actually wild. Saskatoon, get ready because we're under an unknown weather warning. The monitors are just flashing "UNKNOWN: warning," ...
Your Jim Pattison Children's Hospital is getting all of Regina's babies.
Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how much I love this city and everything happening that nobody talks about. Well, turns out, Saskatoon is about to get even more specialized when it comes to t...
Saskatoon's housing journey just got a big accessibility wake-up call
You won't believe what's happening with your real estate journey Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how everyone in Saskatoon is talking about the housing market? Well, the Canadian Real Estate...
Joey Sheikh is walking again, right here in Saskatoon
Your Blades just lost to Prince Albert again, what are we doing? Okay, so this is actually wild. You know Joey Sheikh, that young man from Saskatoon who's been battling juvenile Parkinson's disease? ...
Your Saskatoon real estate journey might just get way easier
Your real estate journey could be getting a whole lot easier Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how sometimes you hear about things that just *make sense*? Today, we're talking about real estat...
Prince Albert just embarrassed your Blades 2-0 at home
Prince Albert just stole our thunder, again. Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how the Prince Albert Raiders and the Saskatoon Blades have this whole thing going on? A rivalry that's as old as...
Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week!
Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week! Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. My darlings, if you were in this city this past week a...
That Moose Jaw guy is bringing his "indecent act" to your Saskatoon court.
Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how everyone in this city acts like we're all about being friendly and polite? Like, we’ll hold the door for you even if you’re three blocks away, but then the...
Your City Hall was a Nollywood film this week!
Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week! Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But this week, my darlings, if you were anywhere near ...
Your Blades just got absolutely drubbed 6-1.
Your Blades just got absolutely drubbed Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how much I love the Saskatoon Blades. I practically live at SaskTel Centre during the season, cheering until my voice ...
Your Saskatoon City Hall was a Nollywood film this week!
<h3>Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week!</h3> Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But this week, my darlings, you definitely he...
Saskatoon's $133,900 for events means you'll see less fun
Your tax dollars are fighting over special events Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how Saskatoon is always trying to put its best foot forward, right? We're trying to get those big concerts, ...
Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week!
Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week! Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But this week, my darlings, you definitely heard about...
Your bike lanes just got a break from City Hall drama.
Your bike lanes are finally getting some peace, maybe. Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. This week, my darlings, if you haven't heard about o...
Your Blades just won Game 7. Get ready for Prince Albert mayhem.
Your Blades Are Moving On So Get Ready for Mayhem! Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how the Blades have been fighting tooth and nail, right? Well, they just pulled off a Game 7 overtime thril...
Saskatoon tried to go green and ended up with twice the wood
The City’s still losing money on this, my friend Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how Saskatoon is always talking about being green, right? And we’ve got all these beautiful elm trees along t...
Your bike lane drama just got another plot twist, Saskatoon!
<h3>Your bike lane drama was pure Saskatoon chaos this week!</h3> Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But this past week, my darlings, if you w...
Saskatoon has 800 potholes and your arena plans are stuck
Your arena plans are stuck, but the potholes aren't Okay, so this is actually wild. We're all here, just trying to live our lives, maybe grab some perogies from the Farmers' Market on a Saturday, and...
Saskatoon has multiple weather alerts. Did you check yours?
Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how Saskatoon weather can just… surprise you? Well, prepare yourself, because it’s happening again. ### Heads up Saskatoon, things are about to get interestin...
Your Blades just forced a Game 7. Can you believe it?
You will not believe what happened with our Blades! Okay, so this is actually wild. You know our Saskatoon Blades, right? The ones who play their hearts out at SaskTel Centre? They were one win away ...
Your City Hall just made a wild bike lane decision.
<h3>Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week!</h3> Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But this week, my darlings, you definitely he...
Your downtown bike lanes are permanent now. Really.
Your bike lane saga just hit a new level, trust me Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But if you’re living here, my darlings, you definitely h...
Your Saskatoon actor played 26 doctors, but never became one.
This Saskatoon actor chose his own path Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how every Nigerian parent just *knows* their child will be a doctor, lawyer, or engineer? It's like a universal truth,...
Your Prairie Lily has a new captain. What's next?
Your favourite riverboat has a new captain Okay, so this is actually wild. The Prairie Lily, our beloved riverboat that glides along the South Saskatchewan River, has been bought by new owners! Steph...
Saskatoon's bike lane drama just got a Nollywood sequel
Your City Hall was a Nollywood film this week Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But this week, my darlings, you definitely heard about it! Ci...
Your Prairie Lily just got a new captain for 2026
You won't believe what happened to the Prairie Lily Okay, so this is actually wild. You know the Prairie Lily, right? Our beloved riverboat that takes you up and down the South Saskatchewan River, pa...
Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week!
<h3>Your City Hall was a whole Nollywood film this week!</h3> Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But this week, my darlings, you definitely he...
Duck Lake tried to sell its name for $10M. Guess what happened?
You won't believe what this town tried to sell Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how everyone in Saskatoon is always trying to make a name for themselves, or for their business? Well, imagine ...
Your downtown bike lanes are safe, for now.
Your bike lanes finally got a decision, for now Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. And this week, my darlings, we were all hearing about one t...
Your Blades just pulled off a wild 4-3 comeback. How'd they do it?
You won't believe what our blades did last night Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how the Saskatoon Blades have been having us on a rollercoaster all season, right? Just when you think you've...
Saskatoon's bike lane drama just got another plot twist
Your bike lane drama is back again, oh my goodness Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. And this week, my darlings, we were all hearing about on...
Your kids' social media might be gone, seriously.
Your kids' social media might be gone, seriously Okay, so this is actually wild, you know? Premier Scott Moe and the government are out here asking Saskatchewan residents if we should ban social medi...
Your bike lanes just made City Hall a Nollywood drama
Your City Hall was a Nollywood film this week Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But this week, my darlings, you definitely heard about it! Ci...
Saskatoon Police just got a golden retriever that sniffs out hard drives
Your next work crush might be a dog, no joke Okay, so this is actually wild, but Saskatoon Police Service just introduced us to Taffy, a golden retriever with a nose for hard drives. I'm not making t...
Your Tuesday just got interesting Saskatoon.
Your Tuesday just got interesting Saskatoon Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how we talk about the weather here? Well, Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Saskatoon....
Saskatoon Police just got a golden retriever that sniffs out hard drives
Your dog is better than mine but don't tell him I said that Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how the Saskatoon Police Service has those incredible K9 units? The German Shepherds and the Belgi...
Your bike lanes just got a major shakeup. What now?
Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how we just settled into a bit of a routine? Forget it. ### This Week at City Hall Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't...
Your Evan Hardy teacher just got a national hero medal.
Your teacher is a true hero Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how sometimes you hear about people doing incredible things, and you think, "Wow, those are the real heroes"? Well, we have one ri...
Saskatoon just approved permanent bike lanes. Are you ready?
Your bike lane drama is finally over, for now Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. Well, this week, my darlings, we were all hearing about one t...
Your politicians just argued about "eager beavers." Seriously.
You won't believe what our politicians just argued about Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how sometimes you hear about something happening in the Saskatchewan legislature and you just think, ...
Your City Hall just had a Nollywood film week.
### What a wild week your City Hall just had! Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. But this week, my darlings, you definitely heard about it! Ci...
Starbucks at RUH just got ordered to explain itself.
Hold on, are you kidding me with this? ### Your Coffee Just Got Way More Interesting Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how everyone in Saskatoon has *that* one story about navigating the lega...
Saskatoon's bike lane drama just ended. For now.
Your bike lane drama finally ended, for now Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. And this week, my darlings, we were all hearing about one thing...
A judge just said a RUH Starbucks can't *only* speak English.
Starbucks in RUH got issues, my people Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how you just want to grab your coffee, maybe a scone, and carry on with your day? Apparently, at the Royal University H...
Your Broadway bike lane drama is finally over. For now.
Your bike lane drama is finally over, for now Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. And this week, my darlings, we were all hearing about one thi...
Saskatoon, get ready for whatever's coming.
Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how we just settled into a bit of a routine? Forget it. ### Your umbrellas and patience will be tested today Saskatoon, you might want to double-check those ...
Three Circle Drive overpasses hit in three weeks. What gives?
Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how every time you drive on Circle Drive, you're just praying you don't hit a deer, or worse, someone actually cuts you off on the Attridge overpass? Well, thr...
Your bike lanes just survived a Nollywood-level drama at City Hall
Your bike lane drama is finally over, for now Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. And this week, my darlings, we were all hearing about one thi...
Saskatoon's 10th spelling bee is changing everything for these kids.
You won't believe how these kids are spelling! Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how Saskatoon is a city that will invite you to a farm-to-table dinner and then make you defend the concept of ...
Your bike lane drama is finally over in Saskatoon
Your bike lane drama is finally over, for now Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and something happening you haven't heard about yet. And this week, my darlings, we were all hearing about one thi...
A brain virus you've never heard of just got way scarier
Your brain might already be infected with a virus, abeg! Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how sometimes you hear about these really rare, really terrifying things? Like, 'oh, this brain-eatin...
Your Bitcoin obsession makes no sense in Saskatoon
Your Bitcoin price obsession makes no sense in Saskatoon Okay, so this is actually wild. Everyone on the internet is glued to Bitcoin prices, watching it struggle to hold 70,000, and honestly, the th...
That Prince Albert landlord who was shot just died. Your thoughts?
Your landlord in Prince Albert needs your thoughts. Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how Prince Albert isn't *that* far from us, just up the river? There's a story making the rounds about a l...
Saskatoon just got hit with seven active weather alerts.
Okay, so this is actually wild. Saskatoon, my darlings, we're waking up to a bit of a spicy situation today. ### You're Going to Want to Grab Your Touque Saskatoon — seven bridges, two rivers, and s...
Your ancestors put nails in chests, it's true
Your ancestors put nails in chests, it's true Okay, so this is actually wild. I'm scrolling through the news this morning, sipping my coffee – the kind you get from Collective Coffee, you know, becau...
Saskatoon, your tax drop box is gone by 2026. What now?
You need to see this to believe it in Saskatoon Okay, so this is actually wild. Everyone across the country is talking about the Canada Revenue Agency closing its drop box filing system after tax sea...
Camp Kadesh is pushing away families. Why?
This Christian camp thing is actually wild Okay, so this is actually wild. You know Camp Kadesh? It’s up near Christopher Lake, not too far from the city, and a lot of Saskatoon families send their k...
Saskatoon's bike lane drama just keeps going, what do you even think?
Saskatoon is always talking about bike lanes, you know? Okay, so this is actually wild, but Saskatoon City Hall is a place where you can find drama without even trying! Forget Netflix, I'm watching t...
Your AI is now mining crypto for itself. What?!
Your AI agent is doing WHAT now Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how everyone is talking about AI these days, like it's going to cook us dinner and write all our emails? Well, I just read som...
Our "Queen of Canada" just walked. Seriously?
You won't believe what the 'Queen of Canada' is doing in our province Okay, so this is actually wild. The national news is buzzing about Umar Zameer, the Toronto man recently acquitted of murder, and...
Saskatoon traffic used a helicopter in 1977. Seriously.
Your kids are NOT going to believe this one Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how Saskatoon is one of those places where you sometimes feel like we're just living through history as it happens...
Saskatoon City Hall is wilder than Netflix, trust me.
Your city hall is always up to something Okay, so this is actually wild, but Saskatoon City Hall is a place where you can find drama without even trying! Forget Netflix, I'm watching the next council...
Saskatoon Morning Wire: The Wildcard — Science, Weird News & the Unexpected
Okay, so this is actually wild. You know how sometimes you’re just trying to get some good information, maybe figure out if that new restaurant on Broadway Avenue is actually worth the hype, and then ...
Saskatoon Morning Wire: The Angle — Today's Trending Story, Local Take
Okay, so this is actually wild. Marcel Leclair from Northern Ontario just won the lottery for the third time. Third! We’re talking over $4 million in prizes here. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm happy fo...
Saskatoon Morning Wire: The Buzz — What Saskatoon Is Talking About
"You know, sometimes Saskatoon is a city that will invite you to a farm-to-table dinner and then make you defend the concept of a city for twenty minutes. And then, there are days when you just have t...