Liam O'Connor

Reporter

Liam O'Connor is a reporter for CBC Saskatchewan based in Saskatoon. O'Connor graduated from the University of Regina journalism school. He covers general news for CBC. You can reach him at liam.oconnor@cbc.ca.

Latest from Liam O'Connor

Report on decriminalization says Saskatoon police have 'embraced' rethink around drug possession

A new report says Saskatoon police have "embraced" a shift around illegal drug possession, moving toward recognizing drug use as a public health concern as opposed to focusing on punishment, but one advocate says it unfairly suggests a decriminalization pilot was a failure.

Homelessness up 255% in Regina since 2015, according to latest count

A point-in-time report on homelessness in Regina showed a large increase.

2 Sask. men say they are out thousands of dollars after hockey card order never arrived

Two Saskatchewan men are hoping to recoup thousands of dollars they say were lost in an online hockey card deal.

Sask. family's rare case of hockey cards from Gretzky's rookie year sells for $2.52 million US

Experts estimate the box could have 25 to 27 Wayne Gretzky rookie cards.

Sarcan now taking flexible plastics and foam packaging at depots

Sarcan, in partnership with SK Recycles, is expanding the type of items it will accept at depots to include flexible plastics, non-deposit glass jars and bottles, and foam packaging.

Saskatoon council whittles down bigger-than-planned tax increase, passes police budget

Snow removal, Nutrien Wonderhub, property tax increase and more are being discussed at city council's meeting on Monday.

Former Sask. Party MLA Greg Lawrence pleads guilty to assaulting wife

Greg Lawrence has been sentenced after pleading guilty on Wednesday to assaulting his wife.

Sask. RCMP begin body cam rollout, but civil rights lawyer says devices let police control the message

Opinions diverge on the use of police body cameras as RCMP in Saskatchewan started rolling out the technology Tuesday.

More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Regina city hall after outgoing mayor cancels flag raising

A Palestinian flag-raising ceremony planned at Regina City Hall for Friday was cancelled the day before at the authority of the mayor, according to the city.

Saskatoon library workers strike for better pay and safer work conditions

Dozens of public library workers hit the picket line for the first day of job action in downtown Saskatoon on Tuesday. The union is demanding better wages and safer working conditions.