Priya Bhat

Priya Bhat is a journalist at CBC Saskatoon. She has previously worked with CBC British Columbia and written for The Tyee and The Times of India. She holds a master of journalism from the University Of British Columbia. You can reach her at priya.bhat@cbc.ca.

Latest from Priya Bhat

Saskatoon transit drivers' union calls for better safety policies amid violence on buses

The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615 says Saskatoon needs to enforce a zero tolerance policy around physical and verbal abuse of drivers.

Regina-born punter Jon Ryan signs 1-day contract to retire as a Seattle Seahawk

Longtime punter Jon Ryan signed a one-day contract with the Seattle Seahawks to retire as a member of the team for which he played 10 seasons.

2 motels linked to Sask. Party MLA got $731K in government business since 2020 election

Newly released documents show that the two motels associated with Sask. Party MLA Gary Grewal received $731,194 in government business after he was elected in 2020. 

Regina woman says Air Canada emergency landing was her 'worst nightmare coming true'

A Regina woman who was on an Air Canada flight from Mexico City to Vancouver is recovering from a "surreal" experience after an in-flight emergency led to an unscheduled landing Tuesday morning.

Family concerned about Sask. program moving patients from hospitals to private care homes

Families are concerned about the lack of communication regarding a new program under which residents are being moved from hospitals to private care homes.

Team Saskatchewan wins gold at 2024 Wheelchair Curling Championship

For the second year in a row, Saskatchewan has won the 2024 Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship.

Premier Moe and his government a 'threat' to 2SLGBTQ+ workers: CUPE Sask. president

Premier Scott Moe and the Saskatchewan Party government have a disgraceful record of attacking queer and trans workers, their families, and their communities, says CUPE Saskatchewan president Kent Peterson.

SaskEnergy launches rebate program for energy-efficient new homes

Homes Beyond Code Program aims to help customers build new homes at higher energy efficiency levels than required by current standards. 

Federal government commits $6M to Saskatoon rare earth processing facility

The Saskatchewan Research Council has received additional funding from the federal government to advance processing and commercialization of rare earth elements in the province.

As snow melts, potholes emerge on Saskatoon roads

City recommends drivers and residents report potholes through its online interactive pothole map.