Phil Tank

Saskatoon

Journalist and Digital Opinion Editor at The StarPhoenix

Award-winning journalist, former paper boy. Digital opinion editor/columnist at Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Posts are mine unless some fiend has stolen my phone.

Articles

Tank: NDP staring down historic collapse in its Saskatchewan 'birthplace'

1 week ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Advertisement 1Polling suggests the national trend of NDP support bleeding to the Liberals under Mark Carney is also being reflected in Saskatchewan. Get the latest from Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix straight to your inbox Author of the article: • Saskatoon StarPhoenix • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Opinion: Trump threats to Canada make Western separatism a real issue

1 week ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Advertisement 1Widespread continentalist populism weakens Canada's federation, with 51st state support particularly high in Alberta and Saskatchewan. • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentCanadian nationalism has surged in response to Trump’s predatory politics. This will be a major influence in the federal election. But how? Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Opinion: Expanding public dental care can ease health system strain

1 week ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Advertisement 1By ignoring dental care, we are potentially costing the Canadian health-care system millions by treating preventative illness and disease. • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentAs Canadians prepare to head to the polls later this month, it’s time to reconsider universal dental care.
Letters: Moe, Smith more comfortable with Republicans than Canadians

1 week ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Readers share their opinions on the loyalties of Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and a column on the pausing of the province's industrial carbon tax. Published Apr 12, 2025 • Last updated 24 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Premier Danielle Smith poses with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump and businessman Kevin O'Leary in Mar-a-Lago, Fla.
Tank: Democracy dollar discrepancy deepens between Regina, Saskatoon

2 weeks ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski won city hall's top job with a $12,088 bid, while Gord Wyant spent $274,464.80 only to place a distant second in Saskatoon. Get the latest from Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix straight to your inbox Author of the article: Phil Tank • Saskatoon StarPhoenixPublished Apr 10, 2025 • Last updated 17 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Letters: Rejoice! Carbon tax repealed and climate crisis conquered

2 weeks ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Readers share their opinions on the end of the carbon tax and the climate crisis, Liberal leader Mark Carney and the war in Gaza. Published Apr 10, 2025 • Last updated 25 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The gas price is down to 135.3 cents per litre at the Petro-Canada on Preston Avenue in Saskatoon. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Thursday April 3, 2025.
Tank: Moe misses his moment to stand up to Saskatchewan separatists

2 weeks ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

A new online survey suggests Saskatchewan leads Canada in support for separation should the Liberals form the next federal government. Get the latest from Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix straight to your inbox Author of the article: Phil Tank • Saskatoon StarPhoenixPublished Apr 09, 2025 • Last updated 12 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Letters: Panic in Sask. over Chinese tariffs on canola needs analysis

2 weeks ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Readers share their opinions on Saskatchewan's reaction to Chinese tariffs on canola oil and meal and a personal observation on waste in a hospital. Published Apr 08, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Several combines, grain carts and semi tractor trailers harvest a canola field near Kronau in October of 2022.
Tank: Wyant far outspent Block, only to badly lose Saskatoon mayoral race

2 weeks ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block became the first candidate to win the office despite being outspent — in this case by quite a bit by Gord Wyant. Get the latest from Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix straight to your inbox Author of the article: Phil Tank • Saskatoon StarPhoenixPublished Apr 07, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Tank: A year later, Saskatchewan solution for bear spray failing badly

2 weeks ago | thestarphoenix.com | Phil Tank

Bear spray incidents in Saskatchewan — and certainly in Saskatoon — appear to be surging a year after the province introduced rules to curb them. Get the latest from Phil Tank, Saskatoon StarPhoenix straight to your inbox Author of the article: Phil Tank • Saskatoon StarPhoenixPublished Apr 05, 2025 • Last updated 22 minutes ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.