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 ...
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Burglary forces Regina coffee shop to close on Sunday
A Regina coffee shop was forced to shut its doors on Sunday after a the space was damaged and equipment was stolen during a burglary. 33 1/3 Coffee Roasters, in the city's Cathedral neighbourhood, was...
Mar 23, 2026 A break-in at 33 1/3 Coffee Roasters, in Regina’s Cathedral neighbourhood, forced the shop to close on Sunday, with electronics stolen and damage left behind, impacting a busy day. (Mark Shmelinski/Submitted)
Army ramps up recruiting with Regina open house event
As global tensions continue and Canada faces growing pressure to be ready to support its allies, the military opened its doors in Regina to show people what service can really look like. Inside the Re...
Mar 21, 2026 Canadian Armed Forces members speak with visitors while showcasing weapons and gear at an open house event in Regina on March 21, 2026. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
Health authority warns of measles exposure on March 9 flight from Vancouver to Regina
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning travellers about a measles exposure risk on a flight from Vancouver to Regina earlier this month. The flight - Air Canada AC 8196 - departed the Vancouver ...
Mar 20, 2026 Signs and symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny, red eyes, fatigue, irritability, small white spots inside the mouth and throat, and a red blotchy rash which develops on the face and spreads down the body several days after other symptoms begin. (casanowe1/Depositphotos.com)
Bell Canada, Saskatchewan government partner on data centre project outside Regina
The Government of Saskatchewan has partnered with Bell Canada on a 300 megawatt data centre project just outside of Regina. Construction on the facility in the RM of Sherwood is expected to begin this...
Mar 16, 2026 Construction on the facility at this site in the RM of Sherwood is expected to begin this spring, with the first stage of the project planned to be up and running in the first half of 2027. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Persian community marks Nowruz in Regina with hope for Iran
Members of Regina's Persian community gathered this week to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, while also honouring those they say lost their lives during recent violence in Iran. The event blend...
Mar 15, 2026 Soheil Vosta, one of the organizers of Regina’s Nowruz celebration, stands beside a display highlighting Iranian history and culture at the University of Regina. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
Regina referee Michael Martorana nears world record at 80 years old
A longtime Regina basketball referee may have just officiated the final game needed to land in the record books, alongside someone who has been part of his journey for decades. Michael Martorana - kno...
Mar 11, 2026 Michael Martorana officiates a basketball game in Regina. The longtime referee, known as “Big Mike,” is applying to Guinness World Records to become the world’s oldest active basketball official. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
VIDEO: Clean up your recycling habits, Regina homeowners warned
Changes to blue cart recycling in Regina may be creating some confusion about just what can and cannot be put into the carts. The City of Regina and SK Recycles are hoping to clear up that confusion, ...
Mar 10, 2026 Carter Krasiun, general manager of Crown Shred and Recycling, holds up an example of the soft plastic that can jam up the machinery. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
YWCA Regina launches gender-based violence education program
The YWCA Regina has created a new digital prevention program in an effort to reduce Saskatchewan's rates of gender-based violence, which are the highest of any province. The program, called Upstander ...
Mar 04, 2026 Megan Moore, with the YWCA Regina, says there are a number of compounding factors that contribute to Saskatchewan's high rates of gender-based violence. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
VIDEO: Regina rally turns into day of celebration after Iranian leader's death
People danced on the flag of Iran's Islamic Republic outside Regina's Legislative Building on Sunday, waving Israeli, Canadian and American flags as chants of "USA! USA! USA!" and "Thank you Bibi" ech...
Mar 01, 2026 Demonstrators hold Iranian Lion and Sun and Israeli flags during a rally outside the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina on March 1, 2026 Participants said they gathered to celebrate what they believe could mark the beginning of political change in Iran.( Jacob Bamhour / 980 CJME)
Saskatchewan Health Authority taking over 139 long-term care beds in Regina
No timeline has been shared yet, but the Saskatchewan Health Authority has come to a deal to take over operations of 139 long-term care beds at the Capital Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care fac...
Feb 27, 2026 The Saskatchewan Health Authority said Brightwater, the owner of Capital Crossing Assisted Living and Memory Care, approached it to talk about transitioning operations. (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 ...