Vacant office space in downtown Saskatoon jumped to 19.4 per cent in the last quarter of 2025, up from 16.4 per cent in the same quarter the year earlier. That ended a general downward trend since the downtown vacancy rate topped out at 24.

University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. Post-secondary schools, university; 5,246 employees. Supports all new parents with maternity and parental leave top-ups, to 95 per cent of salary for 21 weeks, and offers on-site child care services when they’re ready to return to work.

SASKATOON - Several new affordable housing units have opened their doors in Saskatoon to meet the ongoing need in the province’s biggest city. A total of 73 housing units are now open in Saskatoon, with 37 market rental units,

SaskMusic will host Saskatchewan’s first festival and conference focused on metal music later this winter, bringing together 10 Saskatchewan bands and more than 15 music industry professionals for what organizers call a showcase of the province’s heavy music talent.

The Saskatchewan NDP is drawing attention to recent Saskatoon Police Service data that suggests violent crime is on the rise. An NDP news release says there were 4,800 violent incidents in 2025, which equates to about 13 incidents per day.

Saskatchewan's two largest cities say they are noticing fewer water main breaks so far this year compared to the same reporting period in previous years.

The Saskatchewan government is investing $1.85 million to bolster community safety in Saskatoon through continued support for the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) enforcement initiative. The funding,

Committed to wellness both in the community and for its employees, Saskatchewan Blue Cross launched a virtual care program last year. Team members now have access to a nurse practitioner 24/7, as well as online mental health support tools and other valuable health and well-being resources.