Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Regina police seize cash, drugs, fake ID after drug investigation
More than half a kilogram of what's believed to be cocaine and more than $66,000 in cash was seized by the Regina Police Service's Drug Unit after a recent investigation in the city. According to poli...
Jan 25, 2024 The items seized by police during a recent drug bust in the city. (Regina Police Service/Submitted)
Fog advisory lifted for Regina, southeast Sask.
A fog advisory that began on Wednesday and was still in effect on Thursday morning for areas of Saskatchewan was lifted early Thursday afternoon. The advisory was in place for Regina early Thursday, b...
Jan 25, 2024 A foggy winter night in Regina. (980 CJME file photo)
Five players from 2018 world junior team told to surrender to police: Report
The London Police Service says it will address on Feb. 5 a sexual assault investigation that reportedly involves members of the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team. https://twitter.com/lpsmediaoffi...
Jan 24, 2024 (THE CANADIAN PRESS FILE PHOTO/Jeff McIntosh)
Lace 'em up!: Rink on Wascana opens for third season
An outdoor rink with one of the best views in Regina is now open. The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) announced Wednesday the Rink on Wascana is open for a third season. The rink is located at the...
Jan 24, 2024 A man skates on the Rink on Wascana on its first day of operation. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Day 8: Parole officers, program facilitator detail Sanderson's progress in prison
Nearly three years before his killing spree on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, Myles Sanderson was making progress in a high-intensity treatment program in prison. On Wednesday in Melfort, ...
Jan 24, 2024 The Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort, site of the inquest into the mass murders on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon in September of 2022. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Convoy organizer 'overjoyed' with decision on Emergencies Act
Chris Barber was smiling big after a federal judge ruled the Liberal government's use of the Emergencies Act was unreasonable. "Overjoyed," Barber said on The Evan Bray Show on Wednesday. "Not (Deputy...
Jan 24, 2024 Chris Barber arrives at a courthouse in Ottawa on Nov. 3, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS FILE PHOTO/Sean Kilpatrick)
Regina Humane Society readying for move to new home
The Regina Humane Society (RHS) is preparing for the long-awaited move to its new home. On Feb. 5, the humane society will open the new Animal Community Centre at 4900 Parliament Ave., in the Harbour ...
Jan 24, 2024 A sign on the exterior of the Regina Humane Society's new Animal Community Centre. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Regina Transit signs deal to buy 20 electric buses
Regina Transit is charging ahead with its plan to go electric. In a media release Wednesday, transit bus manufacturer Nova Bus announced it has signed a contract with the City of Regina to provide 20 ...
Jan 24, 2024 (980 CJME file photo)
Regina man found not criminally responsible for death of his mother
A Regina man who stabbed his mother to death in January of 2022 has been found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. A Court of King's Bench justice read her decision regarding 36-...
Jan 23, 2024 Raefe Mahadeo was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder. (980 CJME file photo)
Day 7: Sanderson's release from custody scrutinized at JSCN inquiry
After Myles Sanderson breached his release conditions the first time, he turned himself in - but the Parole Board of Canada subsequently cancelled the suspension of Sanderson's release and let him go....
Jan 23, 2024 RCMP officers captured Myles Sanderson south of Rosthern on Sept. 7, 2022, but he died in "medical distress" shortly after his arrest. (RCMP/Submitted)
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...