# \_saskatoon (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover \_saskatoon. Page: Feed: --- ## [Selkirk: Magic Ben and Sitruc James \[Aug 27\]](http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2026/08/selkirk-magic-ben-and-citruc-james-aug.html) _2026-08-20 · noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) · Canada's Magic_ For more information and tickets, visit TheMataoEventCentre.ca/ols/products/magicaug2726 From the July 9th Instagram post by Sitruc James : Experience an evening of world-class magic as Magic Ben, as seen on Canada's Got Talent, joins forces with Sitruc James, one of Canada's premier illusionists, for an incredible live performance filled with mind-blowing illusions, impossible feats, comedy, and… ## [Markham: Chris Funk -- Redefining Wonder \[Oct 24\]](http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2026/08/markham-chris-funk-redefining-wonder.html) _2026-08-19 · noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) · Canada's Magic_ From FlatoMarkhamTheatre.ca : Redefining Wonder is a high-energy multimedia experience featuring live music, mind-bending illusions, and interactive visuals that will leave you scratching your head. From floating instruments to impossible musical feats, his thrilling show is unlike anything you’ve seen before! Read more and buy tickets. Found at the July 2nd Facebook post by Flato Markham Theatre… ## [Toronto and Montreal: Rafael Benatar workshops, lectures, and show \[Sep 14 - 16 and Sep 17 & 19\]](http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2026/08/toronto-and-montreal-rafael-benatar.html) _2026-08-18 · noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) · Canada's Magic_ Updated August 20th to add: Link for tickets to the Toronto show on Sep 15 https://www.secondcity.com/shows/toronto/rafael-benetar-a-handful-of-possibilities-tor --- For more information visit: Toronto: HatAndRabbitclub.com (new website with details coming soon!) Montreal: MontrealMagicJam.com/events/benatar/ Toronto: Workshop - Mon Sep 14th Show - Tues Sep 15th Tickets at… ## [ON & SK: Dogs Do Magic \[Oct 3 - Mar 15\]](http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2026/08/on-sk-dogs-do-magic-oct-3-mar-15.html) _2026-08-17 · noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) · Canada's Magic_ For tickets and more information, visit DogsDoMagic.com From DogsDoMagic.com : Oct 3, 2026 - Hamilton Oct 4, 2026 - Port Hope Oct 24, 2026 - Niagara Falls Oct 25, 2026 - Vaughan Dec 3, 2026 - Markham Dec 4, 2026 - Brantford Dec 6, 2026 - Owen Sound Dec 10, 2026 - Penetanguishene Dec 11, 2026 - Barrie Dec 12, 2026 - Chatham Dec 13, 2026 - London Dec 16, 2026 - Brockville Dec 18, 2026 - Pembroke Dec… ## [Prince George: Clinton W Gray at the BCNE \[Aug 13 - 16\]](http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2026/08/prince-george-clinton-w-gray-at-bcne.html) _2026-08-14 · noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) · Canada's Magic_ For more information about the BCNE visit BCNE.ca/bcne From the August 10th Facebook post by the BCNE British Columbia Northern Exhibition : Clinton W Gray will be at the 114th BCNE for more whimsical and magical fun! Read more. ## [Thank you to our personal sponsors for August 2026!](http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2026/08/blog-post.html) _2026-08-13 · noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) · Canada's Magic_ A quick reminder of our earlier Mail as Medicine request for Katie Hunt . If you have the time, Katie and Doug would both benefit from hearing from their friends! -- Thank you to John Harrison, Joan Caesar, Ian Crawford, Matt DiSero, Doug Hunt , John Smithman , Peter Mennie , Noah Nogueira , Cam Dix, Ian Batterbury , Eric Bedard , Sonny Patel , and the Toronto Magic Company for being Friends of… ## [Toronto: Parlour Magic at Tranzac \[monthly starting Sep 10\]](http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2026/08/toronto-parlour-magic-at-tranzac.html) _2026-08-12 · noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) · Canada's Magic_ Thursday September 10th marks the grand opening of Toronto's newest magic venue! Shows are scheduled until February and include talent such as Nick Wallace, Bill Abbott, Jeff Hinchliffe, and more! From MagicParlour.ca : A new monthly series at Toronto’s Tranzac Club brings together world-class close-up magic, mentalism, and illusion in one of the city’s most intimate performance spaces — with a… ## [Eric Bedard interviewed in On the Coast with Gloria Macarenko on CBC Radio](http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2026/08/eric-bedard-interviewed-in-on-coast.html) _2026-08-11 · noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) · Canada's Magic_ From the August 7th post " David Foster Foundation to celebrate 40th anniversary this weekend in Victoria " at the CBC : Eric Bedard is the David Foster Foundation's resident magician. He will be working the event this weekend. Read more and listen to the episode . Found at the August 8th Facebook post by Eric Bedard . ## [Watch Kameron Marshall on AGT Judges' Callbacks \[Aug 11\]](http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2026/08/watch-kameron-marshall-on-agt-judges.html) _2026-08-10 · noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) · Canada's Magic_ We previously reported that Kameron Marshall was picked by Sofia to appear on the Judges' Callbacks episode of AGT. We understand from Kameron's August 4th Instagram post , that the episode will air on Tuesday August 11th. Tune in then to see if Kameron makes it to the Quarterfinals! div.google-anno-skip {display:none !important;} ## [Broken wand: Tom Ransom](http://canadasmagic.blogspot.com/2026/08/broken-wand-tom-ransom.html) _2026-08-08 · noreply@blogger.com (Canada's Magic) · Canada's Magic_ Our sincere condolences to Tom's family and friends at this difficult time. From Dignity Memorial : His many collections included playing cards—also the focus of his magic specialty—dice, magic lanterns, music boxes, puzzle jugs, pop-up books, and Victorian ephemera. He was a founding member and secretary of the Society of Canadian Magicians in Toronto. In 1947, he joined the International… ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8QUkxoCecUib) _2026-08-08 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [March Daylong 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2027-events/march-2027-daylong/) _2026-07-01 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ Opening to This MomentCultivating the Conditions for Practice to Unfold An in-person daylong retreatwith Andrea Grzesina Saturday, March 20, 202710:00 am – 4:00 pmSaskatoon Unitarians, Saskatoon As winter gives way to spring, we are reminded that growth cannot be forced. Just as a bud opens in response to warmth, light, and the right conditions, our … Continue reading "March Daylong 🏠" ## [January Daylong 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2027-events/january-daylong-2027/) _2026-07-01 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ Compassion and Resilience in Our Times An in-person daylong retreatwith Jeanne Corrigal Saturday, January 23, 202710:00 am – 4:00 pmSaskatoon Unitarians, Saskatoon Compassion has qualities of wholeness, openness, spaciousness, and the capacity to meet suffering without being shattered. Self-compassion builds inner strength through loving acceptance and care. Together, compassion for others and… ## [December Daylong 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/december2026-daylong/) _2026-07-01 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ A Simple, Quiet Day An in-person daylong retreatwith Jeanne Corrigal Saturday, December 5, 202610:00 am – 4:00 pmSaskatoon Unitarians, Saskatoon Join us for a day of simplicity, stillness, and also kindness, as a way of preparing for what can be a busy or complex season. Together we will practice cultivating the inner refuge of peace … Continue reading "December Daylong 🏠" ## [Weekend non-residential retreat 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/november-2026-weekend/) _2026-07-01 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ Steadying the Heart and MindThe Five Spiritual Faculties in Practice A weekend non-residential retreat with Adrianne Ross and Jeanne Corrigal November 6-8, 2026 Tentative schedule:Friday, 7-9 pmSaturday, 9 AM to 5 PMSunday, 9 AM to 4 PM This meditation retreat offers a grounded, practical exploration of the Five Balancing Faculties (indriyas) – five qualities taught … Continue reading "Weekend… ## [October Daylong 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/october2026-daylong/) _2026-07-01 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ The Foundations of the Path An in-person daylong retreatwith Jeanne Corrigal Saturday, October 3, 202610:00 am – 4:00 pmHosted by SIMC at the Unitarian Center, Saskatoon This daylong is for all practitioners – beginners who wish to understand the fundamentals of meditation, and experienced friends who wish to enjoy the ever-deepening spiral of practice. All … Continue reading "October Daylong 🏠" ## [Living the Dharma in Community 🏠💻](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/ldc-2026-2027/) _2026-07-01 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ A Deep Dive into the Heart of the Path Friends, we are delighted to announce that our next 7-month deep dive dharma program opens soon for registration. Living the Dharma in Community (LDC) supports participants to deepen their formal practice and to integrate the dharma into their daily life through study, reflection, and community practice. … Continue reading "Living the Dharma in Community… ## [June 2026 retreat 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/june-2026-retreat/) _2026-06-06 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ Please note that as of October 4, we are fully subscribed for the residential and commuter spots. However, the wait list is not that long, so we can still accept people to the waitlist. Register using the link below. Samadhi and Insight: Anapanasati Sutta Co-hosted by the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community and Edmonton Insight Meditation. … Continue reading "June 2026 retreat 🏠" ## [Closer Than We Think 💻](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/closer-than-we-think/) _2026-04-28 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ A community exploration of how we prepare for the transition of dying & the moment of death. The Blessed One said, “Mindfulness of death, when developed and pursued, is of great fruit and great benefit.” ~ Maranasati Sutta: Mindfulness of Death Together we will turn to our fear of death and support each other in … Continue reading "Closer Than We Think 💻" ## [March Daylong 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/march2026-daylong/) _2026-03-28 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ The Blossoming of IntentionA Spring Refuge An in-person daylong retreatwith Jeanne Corrigal Saturday, March 28, 202610:00 am – 4:00 pmHosted by SIMC at the Unitarian Center, Saskatoon In the spirit of the renewal of spring, this daylong retreat invites us to explore intention as an ever-present refuge and a wellspring of resilience and renewal. Intention … Continue reading "March Daylong 🏠" ## [Upcoming Education: Women’s History Month](https://saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/posts/upcoming-education-womens-history-month/) _2026-03-13 · Delilah Kamuhanda · Saskatoon Sexual Health_ Happy Women’s History Month! Saskatoon Sexual Health will be at community events and hosting free education all month. Join us in learning how to address misogyny, empower communities and protect sexual and reproductive rights in our upcoming webinars. This education is free. You don’t have to attend the webinars live; it will also be recorded … Continue reading "Upcoming Education: Women’s… ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VpNr1kURs2pO) _2026-03-13 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Live Well, Live Twice](https://dustinbrett.com/?url=Users/Public/Documents/Blog%20Posts/Live%20Well,%20Live%20Twice.whtml) _2025-11-24 · daedalOS_ I'm back for another blog post, this time 15 months since my last one. Another chance to update the... ## [Chick Flicks: Pride & Prejudice on November 18th](https://saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/posts/chick-flicks-pride-prejudice-on-november-18th/) _2025-10-23 · Delilah Kamuhanda · Saskatoon Sexual Health_ Ready to swoon and yearn? Next up from Chick Flicks Part Deux is the screening of 2005’s Pride and Prejudice. This is a film where romance simmers just beneath the surface, and every stolen glance feels like a confession. Mr. Darcy is more than a brooding gentleman; he’s the embodiment of slow-burning desire, aching restraint, and the kind of … Continue reading "Chick Flicks: Pride & Prejudice on… ## [SSH in the News: Radio Features with Saskatoon Sexual Health](https://saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/posts/ssh-in-the-news-radio-features-with-saskatoon-sexual-health/) _2025-09-05 · Delilah Kamuhanda · Saskatoon Sexual Health_ Here are some recent radio interviews featuring Saskatoon Sexual Health’s Executive Director, Dr. Candice Klein. Saskatchewan Weekend with Shauna Powers: Balls to the Wall & Pap Palooza at SSH “Saskatoon Sexual Health is inviting us to go balls to the wall in support of our health! We’re talking lawn bowling balls, of course! Executive director … Continue reading "SSH in the News: Radio Features… ## [Balls to the Wall: Lawn Bowling Edition on September 5th in Support of Saskatoon Sexual Health!](https://saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/posts/upcoming-fundraiser-lawn-bowling-on-september-5th/) _2025-08-08 · Delilah Kamuhanda · Saskatoon Sexual Health_ Balls to the Wall is back, and this time, we’re taking it to the lawn! September 5th at Mayfair Lawn Bowling, we are having a lawn bowling fundraiser! Teams and individuals are welcome! Join us for a laid-back evening of lawn bowling in support of Saskatoon Sexual Health. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a … Continue reading "Balls to the Wall: Lawn Bowling Edition on September 5th in Support of… ## [New Fiscal Year, New Fundraiser](https://saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/posts/new-fiscal-year-new-fundraiser/) _2025-07-14 · Delilah Kamuhanda · Saskatoon Sexual Health_ We’re kicking off a new fundraising campaign to help us continue delivering gold-standard sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we need your support! In Saskatchewan, the rates of sexually transmitted infections are high, and Pap tests (cervical cancer screenings) are low. Help us make sexual and reproductive health more accessible by donating to our General Operations … Continue reading "New… ## [A Pride Message from Our Executive Director](https://saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/posts/a-pride-message-from-our-executive-director/) _2025-06-12 · Delilah Kamuhanda · Saskatoon Sexual Health_ Saskatoon truly shines during Pride Month! It’s a time to celebrate with loved ones and to honour those who paved the way for these moments of joy. I want to take a moment to highlight the work of someone who was important to the preservation of queer history, not just in this city and province, … Continue reading "A Pride Message from Our Executive Director" The post A Pride Message from Our… ## [POST #349: MAY 2025 IN REVIEW](https://jbuc61.wordpress.com/2025/06/02/post-349-may-2025-in-review/) _2025-06-02 · Josh Buchanan · -SASKATOON REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS BLOG-_ JOSH BUCHANAN June 2, 2025 Here are some highlights for May 2025: -The Saskatoon HPI composite benchmark price just hit another all-time high-Standing inventory is down 51% compared to the 10-year average-Monthly sales were down 5% compared to last May-Monthly sales were up by 19% compared to the 10-year average-Most competitive I:S ratio for May since 2007-Average \[ \] ## [NEW RESOURCES: Syphilis in Saskatchewan](https://saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/posts/new-resources-syphilis-in-saskatchewan/) _2025-05-29 · Delilah Kamuhanda · Saskatoon Sexual Health_ Saskatoon Sexual Health is launching new resources about syphilis and congenital syphilis. If you are a healthcare provider, community-based organization or someone interested in sexual health, these resources will help you develop awareness and understanding about syphilis and it’s resurgence. For 6 months, Saskatoon Sexual Health engaged in work to increase our understanding of syphilis …… ## [POST #348: MARKET CONDITIONS EXPLAINED](https://jbuc61.wordpress.com/2025/05/02/post-348-market-conditions-explained/) _2025-05-02 · Josh Buchanan · -SASKATOON REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS BLOG-_ JOSH BUCHANAN May 2, 2025 Saskatoon is currently experiencing the most competitive market conditions seen since the infamous year of 2007. Not only are the conditions highly competitive, but they have been more persistent than what we saw in 2007. So why do we have these current market conditions that are making it really tough \[ \] ## [POST #347: APRIL 2025 IN REVIEW](https://jbuc61.wordpress.com/2025/05/01/post-347-april-2025-in-review/) _2025-05-01 · Josh Buchanan · -SASKATOON REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS BLOG-_ JOSH BUCHANAN May 1, 2025 Here are some highlights for April 2025: -The Saskatoon HPI composite benchmark price just hit an all-time high-Standing inventory is down 60% compared to the 10-year average-Monthly sales were down 16% compared to last April-Monthly sales were up by 11% compared to the 10-year average-Most competitive I:S ratio for April \[ \] ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zVk2fkK5sqeo) _2025-05-01 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [POST #346: 8 AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS](https://jbuc61.wordpress.com/2025/04/27/post-346-8-affordable-housing-solutions/) _2025-04-27 · Josh Buchanan · -SASKATOON REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS BLOG-_ JOSH BUCHANAN April 27, 2025 Housing affordability seems to be a hot topic today as we saw prices reach all time highs in all categories of homes in Saskatoon last month. Because Saskatoon s housing market is so competitive, buyers often have to offer above the seller s asking price in order to outbid other prospective buyers. \[ \] ## [POST #345: WHY DOWNWARD PRICES ARE STICKY](https://jbuc61.wordpress.com/2025/04/26/post-345-why-downward-prices-are-sticky/) _2025-04-26 · Josh Buchanan · -SASKATOON REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS BLOG-_ JOSH BUCHANAN April 26, 2025 When a housing market is highly under-supplied like Saskatoon currently is, home prices can increase quite quickly. We ve seen the HPI Benchmark Composite price jump by over $100,000 (33.3%) compared to the start of 2020. Anecdotally, friends of mine just sold their house for $635,000 after purchasing it just 2.5 \[ \] ## [POST #344: CBC INTERVIEW ON COMPETITIVE MARKET](https://jbuc61.wordpress.com/2025/04/26/post-344-cbc-interview-on-competitive-market/) _2025-04-26 · Josh Buchanan · -SASKATOON REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS BLOG-_ JOSH BUCHANAN April 26, 2025 CBC Radio’s Saskatoon morning show hosted residential Analyst/Blogger Josh Buchanan of the Saskatoon Real Estate Economics Blog regarding the current market conditions. Have a listen: The full radio interview can be found here https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-88-saskatoon-morning/clip/16142275-sky-high-demand-fewer-houses-sale-means-home… ## [POST #343: NO ONE WANTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING](https://jbuc61.wordpress.com/2025/04/20/post-343-no-one-wants-affordable-housing/) _2025-04-20 · Josh Buchanan · -SASKATOON REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS BLOG-_ JOSH BUCHANAN April 20, 2025 There s a lot of talk these days about affordable housing and the need for more affordable housing. What exactly is affordable housing and how do we increase the amount of it in a city that is currently seeing major supply shortages in all forms of housing? What s considered affordable in \[ \] ## [POST #342: ALL-TIME PRICE HIGHS](https://jbuc61.wordpress.com/2025/04/10/post-342-all-time-price-highs/) _2025-04-11 · Josh Buchanan · -SASKATOON REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS BLOG-_ JOSH BUCHANAN April 10, 2025 The best way to measure the value of homes is by using the Home Price Index benchmark value which is the real estate equivalent to the CPI (consumer price index). It tracks the sales price of very specific types of properties over time, as opposed to simply looking at the \[ \] ## [POST #341: MARCH 2025 IN REVIEW](https://jbuc61.wordpress.com/2025/04/01/post-341-march-2025-in-review/) _2025-04-02 · Josh Buchanan · -SASKATOON REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS BLOG-_ JOSH BUCHANAN April 1, 2025 Here are some highlights for March 2025:-The Saskatoon benchmark price just hit an all-time high-Standing inventory is down 53% compared to the 5-year average-Monthly sales were up 11% compared to last March-Monthly sales were down by 3% compared to the 5-year average-Most competitive I:S ratio for any month in over \[ \] ## [Saskatoon Sexual Health in the News!](https://saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/posts/saskatoon-sexual-health-in-the-news/) _2025-03-31 · Delilah Kamuhanda · Saskatoon Sexual Health_ Our Executive Director, Candice Klein, was in the Star Phoenix recently discussing sexual health and the struggles and strengths of Saskatoon Sexual Health. The article is part of a series on national identity and progress called How Canada Wins. Sexual health services and education are integral to creating healthier, safer and more compassionate communities. SSH … Continue reading "Saskatoon… ## [Apply for the SSH Board!](https://saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/posts/apply-for-the-ssh-board/) _2025-03-26 · Delilah Kamuhanda · Saskatoon Sexual Health_ Saskatoon Sexual Health is looking for passionate community members to join our Board of Directors. The Saskatoon Sexual Health Board of Directors are a group of community members that assist our organization with governance, policy and fundraising. We review potential new board members on a quarterly basis. If you’re interested in making a positive impact … Continue reading "Apply for the SSH… ## [POST #340: UPWARD PRICE PRESSURE](https://jbuc61.wordpress.com/2025/03/08/post-340-upward-price-pressure/) _2025-03-08 · Josh Buchanan · -SASKATOON REAL ESTATE ECONOMICS BLOG-_ JOSH BUCHANAN March 8, 2025 From 2015 until 2020, Saskatoon had an oversupplied housing market. Rental rates were declining and so were sales prices. Keep in mind, rental rate decreases were curbed and masked by rental incentives as explained in post #271. Around June of 2020, that all changed. Demand for housing quickly spiked and \[ \] ## [Chick Flicks: Film Fundraisers for Saskatoon Sexual Health](https://saskatoonsexualhealth.ca/posts/chick-flicks-film-fundraisers-for-saskatoon-sexual-health/) _2024-11-04 · Delilah Kamuhanda · Saskatoon Sexual Health_ Chick Flicks is a series of films shown at the Broadway Theatre (715 Broadway Avenue Saskatoon, SK) in support of Saskatoon Sexual Health. Join us from November to March for movie nights, free swag, and community! The Chick Flicks dates and films can be found below! See you there! Le Bonheur (1965): November 29, 2024 … Continue reading "Chick Flicks: Film Fundraisers for Saskatoon Sexual Health"… ## [Carpe Diem](https://dustinbrett.com/?url=Users/Public/Documents/Blog%20Posts/Carpe%20Diem.whtml) _2024-08-25 · daedalOS_ I've decided to do a semiannual blog post to get a chance to update everyone on what is going on wit...