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 ...
Tag Archives: Construction
Regina Public Library looking to explain why it needs a new downtown building
Kevin Saunderson walks through the Regina Public Library's central branch, pointing out damage, leaks and electrical wiring nearly old enough to qualify for Old Age Security. In a series of tours happ...
Oct 26, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Regina and RM of Sherwood reach land deal to pave way for major projects
The City of Regina and RM of Sherwood have reached a deal to alter their boundaries, adding 1,187 acres of land to the city's limits. The move comes in advance of two major projects, the Viterra Crush...
Oct 14, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
PST rebate on new home construction expanded
The provincial sales tax rebate for construction of new homes is being expanded to include even more homes, as the province aims to make ownership more affordable. "The rebate now includes homes where...
Oct 14, 2022
Regina Public Library board hoping for rebuild; some residents not in favour
Florence Stratton is part of the Friends of the Regina Public Library group and a Regina resident who loves to use the library. She's also an English professor at the University of Regina. Stratton wi...
Sep 29, 2022
Demolition of Winnipeg Street overpass to start Friday
Road closures are to start Thursday as preparations continue for the demolition of the old Winnipeg Street overpass. On Thursday at 6 a.m., the eastbound Ring Road exit ramp onto Winnipeg Street will ...
Sep 07, 2022 The Winnipeg Street North overpass. (980 CJME file photo)
Traffic restrictions coming to Lewvan Drive, affecting airport access
Traffic restrictions will be in place on south Lewvan Drive from Wednesday until mid-July, affecting airport access. According to the City of Regina, northbound traffic on Lewvan will not be permitted...
Jun 28, 2022
Traffic restrictions coming Monday for Lewvan renewal projects
Traffic restrictions are to be in place Monday morning along Lewvan Drive as the city begins two projects to renew the road surface. "These projects will improve drainage, extend the lifecycle of the ...
Jun 05, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Under construction: City of Regina to spend $118M on projects in 2022
With three streets in the CAA's Top 10 Worst Roads in Saskatchewan, the City of Regina obviously has some work to do. To that end, the city announced Tuesday it's going to spend $16.5 million to impro...
May 03, 2022 (980 CJME file photo)
Work forcing road closures Sunday on Broad Street, Monday on 13th Avenue
Two sections of Broad Street are to be affected Sunday as crews do work overhead and underground. If the weather allows the work to be done, Broad will be closed to traffic from Victoria Avenue to 13t...
Apr 23, 2022
City of Regina's construction season winding down
The City of Regina is putting away most of its sawhorses and construction zone signs for 2021. The city said in a release Tuesday the 2021 construction program is winding down, having done $112.6 mill...
Nov 09, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
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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 ...