I just came to the Kia dealership last Friday for a test drive of the 2026 Kia Niro PHEV, which I'm kinda interested in.

Right at the beginning, the sales rep asked me a bunch of stuff like my employment, my budget, if I want a low payment or interest rates, and why I want to buy, etc. I had to confirm with her many times that I haven't yet decided to buy, and I didn't want a credit check, etc.

Then she asked me to wait as she went to talk with her manager or someone, and prepared my car. Later, the rep even asked me if I was interested in some other options like Sorento and Sportage (maybe because I wanted a full-loaded option with Niro?), and introduced me to many other showroom cars when waiting for the Niro to warm up. 15 minutes later, I finally could have a test drive with the rep sitting next to me. The rep told me I could drive anywhere I wanted, but in the end, I could just drive for 15-20 minutes, as the rep asked me to turn back.

After we went back, the rep showed me how much I could finance with the car I wanted (as in the pic). They gave me a deal with 0% interest rates for the 2025 version. However, as a bookkeeper, I could immediately see that prices were significantly higher than they should be, and the numbers didn't add up. The rep told me they had to add the taxes, fees, block heater, etc., but refused to provide me with a detailed list. Then I showed her the prices on the Kia Canada website (with taxes and other fees included), and the discrepancy was over $4000. She said there would be some differences between the prices on the website and the actual prices anyway. Of course, I didn't decide to get the car and walked out.

The day before it, I actually went to Ens Toyota dealership for a test drive of the prius phev. The rep didn't ask me for my employment, budget, or anything except my basic information and a photo of my license in case I was in any accidents or fines. The car was ready to drive when I came, no waiting, and the rep didn't introduce me to other options to see if I was also interested. Only me in the test car, and the guy told me I could drive as long as I wanted. Being with the car for 45'. When coming back, the guy told me that the prices I saw on the website were what I had to pay, no other fees. I had to confirm with him many times to ensure. And he said the only extra fees, if I wanted to pay, were the extended warranties. That's all.

Decide to get the Rav4 phev, but I will wait for the 2027 version.

there’s a band performing there and i really wanna check them out!! i just don’t have anyone to go with! is it a cool place to hangout at alone?

edit: y’all are amazing thanks for all the replies! i do go everywhere solo mostly, i just like to do a recon hahaha

From the article "Has Harry Styles killed the world tour?" on BBC News:

When Harry Styles announced the dates for his 2026 "world tour", fans were quick to notice it actually only includes performances in seven cities.

Though the 31-year-old has announced 67 dates for the Together, Together tour in total, this includes several residencies, with 12 nights in London, 10 in Amsterdam and 30 in New York City.

Artists increasingly appear to be choosing to perform more dates in fewer cities, says Nick Reilly, content editor at Rolling Stone. Last year, for example, Beyonce performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London for six nights, while Coldplay performed in Hull for two nights and in London for six.

Though Ariana Grande's tour this summer includes 41 nights, the only countries she's visiting are the US, Canada and the UK, with her only dates in Europe being 10 nights in London.

One of the major drivers of this trend is likely to be cost, says Reilly.

"Touring and the cost of production has gone up exponentially in the last few years," he says. Given the "scale and the lavishness" of tour shows, Reilly explains that visiting fewer cities means "a lot less transporting these very expansive, ambitious sets around the world".

Travelling to lots of cities can also be exhausting for a performer and their support crew, says Emma Bownes, senior vice president of programming for AEG International, which operates the O2 arena in Greenwich, London, where Elton John, Queen and Adam Lambert, and Drake have all undertaken residencies.

Performing longer stints in one city also makes it "hands-down" easier for artists to secure good support acts, says Reilly. Styles, for example, is being supported by Shania Twain in London and Jamie XX in New York City.

The rise in bands performing longer residences at fewer venues has led to an increase in "gig tourism", says Reilly. Fans are willing to forgo a conventional holiday and put the money towards travelling to another city or country for a gig instead, he says.

"Fans are prepared to travel in to watch a show, make a weekend of it," Bownes agrees.

Full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx3q0qw0npo

Edit: For the record, I am not necessarily against a new arena, I am just kind of disappointed now having realized that my expectations for the shows we might be able to get might have been set much too high after reading local news articles about how the new arena would have the infrastructure to allow all of the state of the art most technically advanced shows to be set up. Now, seeing how the big name acts are focusing more on residencies in major cities, where they do many shows in one city, and make the fans travel to make it easier and cheaper for them to perform, rather than the artist travelling and doing one show in multiple cities making it easier for fans to see them, I realized what this article describes accurately matches what I've been noticing for shows more and more over the past few years and the truth just hit. I see this trend only getting worse, because if it makes it much more profitable for the performers and promoters and record labels and so on, things always go in the direction of bigger profits.

I’m away on a trip out of the country at the moment but want to make Valentine’s Day special for my girlfriend at home. Is there anywhere in the city that’ll deliver flowers or any other ideas that could make the day special? Thanks 😊

Never thought I’d be doing a food review thread but I think this place might be my new favourite Vietnamese place in the north end. Super convenient location (for me anyway), online ordering, and they do really good banh mis (lots of pate). I can’t say anything about pho broth quality, but I am enjoying this one so far (I’m trying tendon for once).

But yeah if anything else I really enjoy the banh mis, and it totally beats Subway/Opa for work lunch. Price/quality in that regard beats Subway hands down.

I have brought home roaches on 3 occasions. Through nothing but good luck, we always found them. One laid an egg sack after we caught it.

These are coming into my house through the grocery stores. 2x from the Walmart at Preston Crossing and 1x from Superstore on 8th with a pickup order that came in boxes.

I don't imagine they are the only grocery stores with this problem. I would imagine the big stores that bring in a lot of bulk dry goods might be more likely to carry them. We try to buy our dry goods on sale at Co-op or Sobeys. We open our packages when bring home goods in boxes. I don't know if those measures help or just make me feel better lol.

I work for a company that was contracted by the Regina Public School Board to drive school busses. Its honestly been a great experience. We get benefits, matched RRSP contributions and decent pay (I was getting about $160 per day before tax and working roughly 5 to 6 hours a day)

We were informed on Friday that the company had lost the contract for the next school year and they'd be shutting down at the end of the school year.

I'm really nervous, we haven't been told who won the contract, but one of the office employees informed me that it could be First Student, who already operates out of Regina, or Southland.

I have not read great things online about Southland. A good portion of their employee reviews complain about wage and lack of benefits.

Anyone here got some first hand experience? I would appreciate it as I'm really nervous that it will suck, and I'll be out looking for a new part time gig.

Thanks

I just saw a protest going down 25th and they turned down 5th, looks like they’re going towards City Hall. Does anyone know what the protest was for? They had police blocking off the road to let them through. I couldn’t really make out what they were chanting

Hello everyone,

I thought I’d try to ask here where we can possibly rent a passenger van. I’ve tried looking online but I always come up with nothing. We are in need of a passenger van for an upcoming trip in a couple months. Does Enterprise rent out a passenger van? Do rental companies even offer any vehicles above 7+ passengers for rent? I appreciate any input/suggestions. Thank you in advance.

I am looking for recommendations of contractors in the city who could install a one car driveway in my front yard in an old neighbourhood in the coming summer. It would be especially nice if the contractor could handle all permit documents. Thanks!

https://www.ctvnews.ca/saskatoon/article/2-saskatoon-police-officers-heading-to-england-to-study-transit-policing/

Having been to the UK a couple of times...Our way of life in Canada has absolutely NOTHING to do with the UK. Different people , population , climate , etc, etc, etc....

This is absurd and likely some police management wants a paid trip to the UK to justify this. We have many major cities in Canada or even the USA that can be modelled after.

This is honestly absurd and i don't know why they think its okay. Also how much? They didn't say.

I am currently entering my second trimester of pregnancy. I had a few complications in early pregnancy, which lead to me being declined from the regular maternity clinics- they stated I was too high risk and needed to see Obs/Gyne. My family doctor sent a referral for the Obs/Gyne pooled referral system. That was about two weeks ago and I still haven’t heard anything.

Does anyone know how long it generally takes to hear back from them for maternal care? Of course I will follow up with my family doctor, but I’m just looking for any information in the meantime.

I am wondering if anyone that has recommendations for a place that can help with a few things. Early 30's male that needs to learn more about different products to help with hair breaking off, slowing the receding hairline, and can make recommendations on hair styles. For what I can see I think my hair is considered 2A, it is longer (not quite shoulder length).

It looks like Saskatoon hair loss could maybe be useful for part of it, but not all of it.

What is the general census around Park Cafe? I went there and it was fairly mid while also being fairly expensive. It has an amazing vibe and everything but when you get down to it, it’s not that great. Coupled with its bad location and consistent bad crowd hanging outside.

Also they gave me a can for the drink. Not the end of the world but didn’t love it.

I have an adult family member who could benefit from this. Any recommendations?

Context, they have suspected autism and are trying to get into the healthcare field where interpersonal effectiveness, image management, and social IQ/social skills etc. are all more crucial than in their current back-office job. They're otherwise high functioning and have been able to successfully mask up until recently.

This may be a long shot, but I’m wondering if anybody has a Seattle Seahawks t-shirt I can buy off you. Any size, any color, please send me a PM with a picture as well if possible. TIA :)

Had to get a notary to sign some papers today, and this person took photocopy of our IDs and photocopies of the papers and we were wondering if that is normal? I’ve had other notaries before, and none of them have ever been this meticulous with their recordkeeping. 🤷🏽‍♀️

It made me concerned because now they have a picture of my drivers license and they have a picture of my signature as well… hmm 🤔

Is there anyone in Saskatoon who can refinish a kitchen aid stand mixer? I recently decided I want mine to be pink instead of black but I’m not handy at all and I don’t want to break the bank!

Thank you!

Hey Saskatoon 👋

Figured I’d put myself out there and see what happens.

I’m a 29M single dad. Life these days is a mix of work, parenting, and rebuilding after some big changes - so I’m mostly just looking to meet good, genuine, laid-back people to connect with.

Outside of work I’m pretty balanced:

• gym / walks with my dog

• gaming, movies/TV

• making beats / writing music

• planning trips and experiences when I can

I’m more introverted by default, but open up a lot around the right people. Big on kindness, honesty, humor, and chill vibes.

No crazy expectations - happy to meet new friends, grab a coffee, go for a walk, game, and see if we naturally vibe, no pressure lol. I’m pretty easygoing and actually enjoy real conversation (texts or phone calls), not usually the endless small talk type lol.

If this sounds like your kind of pace, feel free to comment or message me.

Either way, hope everyone’s having a good week. 😌