The student mental health crisis has increased tenfold since the pandemic and Canadian universities aren’t adequately equipped to accommodate, judging by the full waitlist at the University of Regina (U of R) Student Wellness Centre. “The COVID-19 pandemic shifted a lot of people’s perception on […]
Having A Sense of Home No Matter Where You Are In the hearts of Regina, a group of volunteers called “Afro Tribes” is trying to create a sense of home for black people with the aim of keeping their culture alive. Amarachi and Victor […]
Despite the addictive and financial harms of gambling that many experience and witness, young people still travel to the nearest Saskatchewan casino to hit the slots as soon as they turn 19-years-old. Some are even too eager for the wait. “After my eighteenth birthday, I […]
Saskatchewan students like Memphis Hartman, an 18-year-old Arts student at the U of R, face significant challenges in both finding and maintaining part-time and full-time employment amid the countries current economic uncertainty. “Trying to find a part-time job is like a job in itself,” said […]
The Manitou Beach drive-in, a community staple, most likely won’t be running this summer. Every summer for the last 65 years, the line for the drive-in begins two hours before the film even begins, with cars lined all the way to the highway. As the […]
Dave Oryschak says that in eight years of go-karting at South Sask. Kart Club, he has never seen anyone seriously injured. “I’d say if you looked at the statistics injury-wise, I would be very safe to say it’s much safer than even hockey or soccer, […]
Julie Thompson packs her skateboard and pink helmet into her car and heads to the Heritage Skatepark every Sunday. Between 1-5 p.m. is a skate session for femmes and queer folk. “These spaces are very important for marginalized communities,” said Thompson. “It can be hard […]
The organizers of Black in Saskatchewan are providing ways to educate Canadians on the unsettling legacy of Black Canadians on the Prairies. “It’s a hard thing to celebrate,” said Mwila Munganama, the virtual events coordinator of Black in Sask. February as declared by the Government […]
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) hopes to encourage amateur and expert bird watchers alike to document birds across the globe this long weekend. “Any type of bird count or data collecting is always important because it helps researchers to answer questions and look at […]
Roaring applause echoed through the gala as Gord Barnes accepted the Lifetime Achievement Global Citizen Award last weekend. “It is an incredible honour,” said Barnes, with his award sitting on a nearby table. “The sense of solidarity throughout the entire evening was wonderful.” The awards […]
