Murray Wood: Social media exposes racists all around us
Murray Wood says he's constantly surprised by how many people are openly expressing racist views on social media. If you...
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Saskatchewan's top doctor hopes new RSV program is reducing cases among infants
Saskatchewan's chief medical officer of health is hopeful that a new immunization program for newborns will reduce the impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The most recent Community Respirator...
Jan 07, 2026 A new single-dose RSV immunization for newborns was introduced in October. (650 CKOM file photo)
Regina chamber concerned how businesses might cope with double-digit tax hike
The CEO of the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce says any prudent business owner will have to explore all options when looking at a property tax hike of 10.9 per cent. The increase was approved ...
Dec 23, 2025 Regina City Council approved a budget for 2026 with a 10.9 per cent property tax hike. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Regina City Council set to tackle controversial 2026-27 budget
Budget time has arrived for Regina City Council members, who say they'll be looking for ways to cut a forecast tax hike without closing facilities or chopping services. At the request of members of co...
Dec 14, 2025 The budget documents presented last month by chief financial officer Daren Anderson (left) and acting city manager Jim Nicol will be deliberated by council this week. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Wide range of voices to be heard as Regina City Council talks budget
With a property tax hike that could reach $478 per year for the average home, a lot of people have signed up to have their say during Regina budget deliberations. The list of delegations for the counc...
Dec 12, 2025 Budget deliberations for the city of Regina will kick off Monday with 76 delegations registered to speak plus another seven for the police budget. (File photo/Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Mayor says city, province working on better collaboration after Costco lured back to Regina site
Regina's mayor agrees there should be better collaboration between the city and province regarding the Global Transportation Hub (GTH). The provincial auditor reported better communication could have ...
Dec 11, 2025 Regina’s mayor says the city and Global Transportation Hub are working on better collaboration after Costco was lured back by a subsidy (980 CJME file photo)
Ducks Unlimited manager concerned about park he helped build as Regina studies road extension
Ducks Unlimited Canada is sharing concerns about the proposed extension of Prince of Wales Drive in southeast Regina. The Wascana View Action Group has asked the city to halt a study of an extension t...
Dec 11, 2025 The McKell Wascana Conservation Park is a protected natural area on Regina’s southeastern outskirts. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Winter brings different challenges for firefighters, but Regina's deputy chief says they're ready
Whether we like it or not, the cold weather is back. But it's nothing Regina fire crews aren't prepared for. Read more: Regina community fridge burns in North Central neighbourhood Construction begins...
Dec 10, 2025 Firefighters have a change of gear at the ready when they become iced up during a winter fire response. (File/Submitted by Neil Sundeen)
Advocates say proposed Regina road extension threatens environmentally sensitive area
A group of southeast Regina residents is trying to halt a long-term plan aimed at improving traffic in the area. The Wascana View Action Group says a road extension that would connect Wascana Parkway ...
Dec 08, 2025
Downtown Regina heritage building will be levelled despite objections from advocates
Despite the objections of heritage advocates, a downtown Regina building damaged during the 2023 fire that destroyed the Gordon Block will itself be demolished. City council overturned the recommendat...
Dec 05, 2025 Council has approved the demolition of the Credit Foncier building at 2184 12th Ave. after it was heavily damaged by the Gordon Block fire in 2023. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Lorilee Davies named Regina's first female police chief
The Regina Board of Police Commissioners has named Lorilee Davies the city's 16th police chief, and the first woman to hold the title. Davies has been serving in the role on an acting basis since Faro...
Dec 04, 2025 The Board of Police Commissioners is removing the “interim” from Lorilee Davies’ title as chief of police. (Regina Police Service/submitted)
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Sarah Mills: Summer fun begins in school already
With field trips and pool visits, Sarah Mills says June may seem like a different education system, but the month also c...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, June 10
8:30 - After a weekend of tornado warnings, large hail, and damaging winds, southeastern Saskatchewan is once again unde...