Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Gov't says it has tentative agreement with STF, teachers to vote on 'final offer'
The labour dispute between Saskatchewan's teachers and the provincial government could be nearing an end. In an email sent out Wednesday evening, the chair of the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committ...
Apr 17, 2024 The contract between the teachers and the government expired in August. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Construction on Dewdney Avenue project to begin later this month
The long-awaited revitalization of Dewdney Avenue is set to begin in late April. On Wednesday, the City of Regina said the first phase of construction is to start the week of April 28, which means lan...
Apr 17, 2024 A conceptual design of a revamped Dewdney Avenue in the Warehouse District. (City of Regina)
Protesters block railroad tracks in east Regina in support of Palestine
Six people were arrested Wednesday morning after protesters blocked some railroad tracks in Regina. Holding a banner that read "Treaty 4 Stands With Palestine, Arms Embargo Now," at one point, eight p...
Apr 17, 2024 Police officers broke up the Palestine rally that occurred Wednesday morning in north Regina. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
RCMP, coroner investigating inmate's death at Regina jail
The RCMP is investigating after a 36-year-old man died Tuesday at the Regina Correctional Centre. In a media release, the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety said the man was found unr...
Apr 17, 2024 Paramedics pronounced the inmate dead at around 10 a.m. Tuesday. (980 CJME file photo)
City of Regina accepting applications for harm reduction grants
The City of Regina is offering assistance to organizations dedicated to harm reduction in the Queen City. Starting Wednesday, the city is accepting applications for a total of $385,000 to go to progra...
Apr 17, 2024 The Nēwo Yōtina Friendship Centre in Regina operates a safe consumption site. (980 CJME file photo)
Chiefs' Catton 8th, Pats' Howe 41st in final Central Scouting rankings
Berkly Catton is the top-ranked Saskatchewan-born skater for this year's NHL draft. The Saskatoon product and Spokane Chiefs centre is the eighth-ranked skater, according to Central Scouting's final r...
Apr 16, 2024 Regina Pats captain Tanner Howe. (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Man sentenced in connection with fire at downtown Regina church
The man accused of starting a fire at a downtown Regina church has been sentenced to a little more than a year in jail. Jordan Willet, 31, was sentenced on April 9 to 378 days for intentionally or rec...
Apr 16, 2024 Regina police have charged a man with arson after a church fire earlier this month. (A screen grab of doorbell camera footage of an arsonist lighting a fire at Blessed Sacrament Parish in downtown Regina on Feb. 9, 2024.)
Regina Fire extinguishes blaze near Golden Mile Shopping Centre
Regina Fire and Protective Services crews extinguished a blaze in Regina's south end near the Golden Mile Shopping Centre on Monday afternoon. https://twitter.com/Regina_Fire/status/177997964769586406...
Apr 15, 2024 Firefighters battled the blaze early Monday afternoon on the 4000 block of Montague Street. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Regina police set to deploy six new special constables
Regina police are preparing to have six new officers on the streets. On Monday, the Regina Police Service announced the addition of six special constables known as Alternate Response Officers (AROs). ...
Apr 15, 2024 The Regina Police Service is preparing to deploy the special constables in the downtown area. (980 CJME file photo)
Man charged after jumping from third-floor window with handgun: Police
A 25-year-old Winnipeg man is facing charges after police officers allegedly saw him jumping from a third-floor apartment window while carrying a handgun. Police said officers were in the area of Vict...
Apr 15, 2024 The man was arrested after a short foot chase and an attempt by police to use a Taser. (980 CJME file photo)
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 10
8:30 - After another conservative MP crossed the floor to the Liberals earlier this week, we wanted to get thoughts from...