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Sask. contractor facing fraud charge after allegedly taking off with $258,000
A Regina-area contractor is facing a fraud charge after allegedly taking off with 48 deposits adding up to more than a quarter of a million dollars without performing the work. Police said the first r...
Dec 12, 2023 Two new incidents of the "grandparent scam" have recently been reported in Regina. (980 CJME file photo)
Work on Regina Urgent Care Centre in final stretch
The construction of Regina's new Urgent Care Centre -- which could provide relief for long waiting times in emergency rooms -- is nearing completion. A tour showcasing the progress of the new facility...
Nov 28, 2023 The new Regina Urgent Care Centre is 85 per cent complete. It's slated to open early in 2024. (Roman Hayter/980 CJME)
Regina wraps up $94-million construction season
The 2023 construction season is wrapping up in Regina, after the city invested $94 million into its transportation, water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure. According to the city, the main areas...
Nov 21, 2023 The City of Regina invested $94 million into infrastructure projects during the 2023 construction season. (980 CJME file photo)
Work on Ring Road overpass reaches midway point
Crews have reached the halfway point of their work on the Highway 6-Ring Road overpass in south Regina. The $25-million project is now being paused for the winter. The work includes the construction o...
Nov 07, 2023 Construction on the Highway 6 overpass over the Ring Road in south Regina has reached the midway point. (980 CJME file photo)
Home Builders' Association pleased about return of construction PST rebate
While the details still need to be worked out, the Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association was pleased to hear the provincial government wants to reinstate its PST rebate for new home constr...
Oct 25, 2023
With Saskatoon school 'crumbling,' NDP calls Sask. Party priorities 'misguided'
For months, parents at Saskatoon's cole Monique Rousseau have been asking for help to fix a portion of the roof that's had a hole in it since last spring. A picture of the damage dated June 6 shows pl...
Oct 10, 2023 Ceiling damage at Saskatoon's École Monique Rousseau. (Saskatchewan NDP/Submitted)
Saskatchewan gov't has no plans to follow feds on construction tax cuts
While the Government of Canada seems ready to dig into its own coffers to help build homes across Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan doesn't appear to be following suit. On Thursday, the Liberal g...
Sep 21, 2023 Donna Harpauer, Saskatchewan's finance minister, says the provincial government is working with the construction sector to address its current challenges. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Home builders call on province to eliminate PST from residential construction
Days after the federal government announced that GST would be removed from new rental construction projects, there are calls for a similar move from the Saskatchewan government. Nicole Burgess, CEO of...
Sep 19, 2023
GTH announces another sale of land, improving financial picture
The Global Transportation Hub in Regina was a hub of activity over the past year. According to a media release from SaskBuilds and Procurement, there was construction on about one quarter of the GTH's...
Sep 14, 2023 The Global Transportation Hub's financial health continues to improve, with another sale announced on Sept. 14, 2023. (980 CJME file photo)
Main runway at Regina Airport reopens as construction nears end
The main runway project at Regina International Airport is almost complete. As of 8:30 a.m. Friday, the main runway has been reopened. The $26 million runway overlay project for YQR's main runway bega...
Sep 08, 2023 Construction is largely complete at the Regina Airport's main runway, meaning flight patterns will return to normal immediately. (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader...