From the Front Lines of Riversdale: A Business Owner on Safety and Homelessness

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Concerns around homelessness continue to be an issue for people living in Saskatoon, including business owners. Dr. Ephthymia Kutsogiannis, chair of the Riversdale Business Improvement District, and business owner in the 1500 block of 20th Street , has been vocal about her concerns for years. She joins Evan to share whether things have changed and what she thinks needs to happen next.
15 Jan 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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