Murray Wood: Marking the anniversary of Germany's surrender in the Netherlands
Murray Wood says May 5 is an important date that not many recognize. The day marks the anniversary of the surrender of t...
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Regina police tracking bus shelter vandals
Police in Regina are reaching out to residents for help tracking down whoever is responsible for a string of bus shelter vandalism. In a media release issued Thursday, the Regina Police Service (RPS) ...
Dec 10, 2020 Locations of bus shelter vandalism. (Provided by Regina Police Service)
Second round of funding for Safe Schools Plan announced
The province has approved another $37.5 million in funding for its Safe Schools Plan. This is the second round of payments going to schools to cover expenses of keeping staff and students safe during ...
Dec 10, 2020 Henry Funke demonstrates the Graco disinfecting sprayer on school desks. (Libby Giesbrecht/980 CJME)
Premiers’ demands for long-term health funding increase take back seat to pandemic
A meeting Thursday of Canada's first ministers appears set to feature two different agendas. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hopes the meeting will focus on the country's response to the COVID-19 pandem...
Dec 10, 2020 (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Health-care worker whistleblower protection coming to Sask.
The province is introducing whistleblower legislation to protect health-care workers more than a year after it was initially promised. In a media release Thursday, the province outlined its new Public...
Dec 10, 2020 Health Minister Paul Merriman. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Dietitian offers advice on saving on groceries as food prices rise
According to the 2021 food price report, the average family of four will spend an extra $700 next year on groceries, with the cost of bread, meat and vegetables going up by five per cent. But a local ...
Dec 10, 2020
After two years, China says Michael Kovrig, Michael Spavor have been indicted, tried
OTTAWA - In his darkest moments, Michael Kovrig draws strength from knowing that his fellow Canadians and people around the world are working to free him and Michael Spavor from their respective Chine...
Dec 10, 2020
COVID cases at St. Joan of Arc, Henry Janzen schools
As all schools in Regina prepare to move to online learning, two more schools have discovered COVID cases. In a media release Wednesday, Regina Public Schools revealed a positive test result from some...
Dec 10, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Show Segments
8:30 – The provincial government and Saskatchewan Health Authority announced our multi-phase plan for vaccine distribution Wednesday. SHA Vice President Andrew Will has been involved in the plan...
Dec 10, 2020
City issues sand reminder after rainy weather
In the midst of an unseasonably rainy day, the City of Regina is reminding residents to sand slippery sidewalks and driveways. The city supplies a sand and salt mixture every winter to help make walkw...
Dec 09, 2020 The City of Regina says it continually checks sandboxes to ensure there's enough sand for residents.(Kevin Martel/980 CJME)
Sask. introduces bill to protect human trafficking victims
A new law introduced at the provincial legislative building Wednesday aims to protect human trafficking victims and could even allow them to sue those who have harmed them. The legislation, called The...
Dec 09, 2020 Michael Bell/The Canadian Press
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Speeding tickets three months after the fact are no deterrent
Sarah Mills says photo radar tickets that come from Calgary months after the offence is not going to teach anyone a less...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, May 5
8:30 - As central Saskatchewan is dealing with flooding, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is working closely with m...