Six months since the world was turned upside down from COVID-19, minor hockey is slowly trying to begin again in Regina and southern Saskatchewan. “It was difficult because you haven’t skated in such a long time,” said Brayden Barnett, a player for the under-18 Regina […]
A working parents’ paradise – coffee with a side of childcare
Brain Snacks Co. is a coffee shop with a twist; it has a child-friendly play area as well as a study area with the main café out front. The inspiration behind the creation of the place was to help mothers. This little paradise is tucked […]
Local dance group pumps good vibes into the heart of YQR community
As the sun set, a group of local dancers gathered in front of the Legislative Building to lay out mats, dust off their dancing shoes and press “PLAY” on a Bluetooth speaker. These street sessions are a branch of Vibes YQR and offer an opportunity […]
Crow 2019/2020
The Crow 2019-2020 Van Life | Disservice Dogs | Connie Walker’s Minifie Lecture | Inside Africa’s refugee camps and more!
Canadian Blood Services staves off blood shortage with nationwide appeal to donors
With regularly-scheduled blood drives at schools, shopping malls and corporate offices being cancelled in the interest of social distancing during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, medical professionals are worried about the possibility of a nationwide blood shortage. Danna Henderson, a licensed practical nurse at All Nations […]
Mourning in times of COVID-19
“It’s time to come home.” I waited for those words from my sister for days. Actually, for years, since the doctors first diagnosed my father with dementia in 2015. When my sister called me from Germany on March 20, I was in the middle of […]
COVID-19 forces Canadian travelers home
Travelling the world is the go-to for people wanting to remove themselves from the stress of everyday life. But, the global pandemic of COVID-19 added extra stress for multiple Canadians who were abroad. Del Pedrick and his wife Carol had been in north central Romania […]
Rebelling against COVID-19
Like many businesses across the world, Rebellion Brewing Co. in Regina has been impacted by the COVID-19 virus. “Were just like every other local business right now,” said Rebellion president Mark Heise. We’re all trying to get through this together.” Rebellion specializes in making […]
Rise in sex toy sales make for satisfactory self-isolation
Amid the Government of Saskatchewan’s update of the Public Health Act, asking businesses to close their doors to help flatten curve, one industry that continues to thrive are the erotic adult store businesses set in Regina. Lisa Phillipson, the operations manager of the Saskatchewan-based Industrial […]
Contributions help Regina Food Bank adapt during COVID-19
By Michelle Lerat More people than ever are utilizing the Regina Food Bank due to the Coronavirus pandemic, changes are being made to ensure safety for employees and clients. “We’ve still been seeing our usual clients plus some,” said Laura Murray, senior manager of community development […]
