Higher fines, business ban considered for illegal tree removal

City hall may get tough with people who remove city-owned trees illegally in Saskatoon.
A city council committee endorsed looking at more severe punishment for people who remove city-owned trees after trees were removed from a corner lot on Saskatchewan Crescent in April, sparking outrage among neighbours and prompting questions about whether existing sanctions are sufficient to deter illegal removals.
The environment, utilities and corporate services committee on Monday backed exploring hi