The Queen City has a new label: Tree City of the World. The Mayor’s office released on Tuesday that Regina had become the ninth Canadian city – 59th in the world – to be granted the title. “This designation is the result of generations of […]
Both University of Regina curling teams – despite not being fully-funded varsity teams, are off to nationals in March after qualifying at the 2020 Canada West Curling championships in Edmonton. “We’re thrilled,” said Tom Hamon, a co-coach who works with both teams. Over the past […]
Dylan Earis is a University of Regina student with cerebral palsy who has trouble marking “X” on an election ballot. During the 2019 federal election he spoke about disappointing experiences in previous provincial and federal elections, where his mother was not allowed to help him […]
Two months after changing its name it is business as usual at the ta-tawâw Student Centre at the University of Regina’s Research and Innovation Centre (RIC). The centre, formally known as the Aboriginal Student Centre (ASC) asked for the community’s help in finding a new […]
Businesses within Regina-based shopping centres Northgate, Cornwall and Southland took a hit this January as several stores closed their doors. “It’s unfortunately a lot more complicated than one expects,” said Mitchell Cohen, Chief Operating Officer of Westdale Properties (the company that owns Northgate), “Firstly, retail […]
Standing in the heart of Regina’s Cathedral area is an old church, now known as the Artesian. But this former church now holds another purpose – to share art. “It’s a great place to see entertainment in our community,” said Dana Rempel, the managing director […]
Student borrowing is on the rise in Saskatchewan. Student loans given out by the provincial government surpassed $67.4 million in 2018-19, up from $61.9 million the year before. For the 2019-20 school year, it earmarked even more – $82 million, according to an announcement from […]
After a few months to reflect on the use of an x-ray machine and search program for inmates at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre, the John Howard Society believes this new method may be best for inmates. “To the extent that it replaces more humiliating […]
By Julia Peterson It was -50 degrees with wind chill when Jackie King, a constable with the La Loche RCMP, got a call from a concerned citizen about a dog and five puppies left outdoors. “We were able to remove the mom and four of […]
With flavours like apple spice churro, London fog, fuzzy peaches, and caramel macchiato, Hobo Donuts is definitely not your average doughnut shop. “We don’t just sell donuts; we sell an experience,” said Jimmy Schimmel, owner of Hobo Donuts doughnut shop. What really makes this local […]
