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RPS hopes new program will reduce crime, build better relations
The Regina Police Service is taking a new stance on crime, and is hoping to build stronger community relationships in the process. On Wednesday, the police force announced its "All In Progressive Poli...
Jul 10, 2024 The police service said it hopes to stop crime before it happens through the new initiative, and proactively respond to issues by having more officers present in certain neighbourhoods. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina council votes in favour of central library debt financing
By a razor-thin margin, Regina City Council voted in favor of approving debt financing for the new downtown library. At a special meeting Tuesday, council voted 4-3 to commit between $92 million and $...
Jul 10, 2024 The Regina Public Library can move ahead with next steps in its Central Library Renewal Project after council voted yes to debt financing. (980 CJME file photo)
George Clooney, a Biden supporter, asks the president to leave race
WASHINGTON (AP) - Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney added his voice to calls for Joe Biden to leave the presidential race on Wednesday. Clooney said in a New York Times opinion piece tha...
Jul 10, 2024 “This isn’t only my opinion; this is the opinion of every senator and congress member and governor that I’ve spoken with in private,” wrote Clooney. He's hosted several high-dollar Hollywood fundraisers, including for Biden last month. (The Associated Press)
Regina's Urgent Care Centre helped 575 patients in first week: SHA
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says the Regina Urgent Care Centre's first week of operation was a success. Thomas Stewart, the health authority's executive director of acute care, said medical staf...
Jul 10, 2024 Staff helped 575 patients at the centre in its first week. The centre is expected to move to 24/7 operations this fall. (980 CJME file photo)
Uncertainty remains after Co-op cybersecurity incident
It appears Co-op is not out quite of the woods yet as the company continues to deal with a cybersecurity incident. Federated Co-operatives Limited said it is aware of statements circulating online ind...
Jul 10, 2024 Many Co-op locations faced inventory issues after the cybersecurity incident. The company is still dealing with the fallout. (Payton Zillich/650CKOM)
SaskPower's system in 'good shape' as heat wave descends on Saskatchewan
As Saskatchewan runs headlong into the first real heatwave of the summer, SaskPower is ready to handle the increased strain on the power grid. On Monday night, Albertans got an electricity grid alert ...
Jul 10, 2024 SaskPower said there are many measure it could employ in a heat wave to make sure there’s enough power. (CJME file photo)
McGill University says encampment at downtown campus being dismantled
MONTREAL - McGill University closed its downtown campus as Montreal police descended in large numbers to help clear a pro-Palestinian encampment. The university said Wednesday the more-than-10-week-ol...
Jul 10, 2024
In the news today: PM joins Biden for NATO dinner, AFN deal for child-welfare
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Biden hosting NATO leaders for dinner at summit Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to a dinner at the Wh...
Jul 10, 2024
Israeli arms firm taking Canada to court after military contract disqualification
OTTAWA - An Israeli defence contractor is taking the Canadian government to court after the company says it was taken out of the running for a multimillion-dollar military equipment contract without e...
Jul 10, 2024
Shawn Bane Jr. returns to Riders' after personal leave
Family is forever for Shawn Bane Jr. So much so he has that saying tattooed on his body. "It was super important and thankfully (the team) allowed me to handle things accordingly," the Saskatchewan Ro...
Jul 09, 2024 Saskatchewan Roughriders slotback Shawn Bane Jr. returned to the team ahead of a showdown against the B.C. Lions. (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
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Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
The may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president...
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...