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A DNA test shows a former judge and Order of Canada recipient accused of falsely claiming to be Cree “most likely” has Indigenous heritage, a report from the Law Society of British Columbia revealed Thursday. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond previously served as B.C.’s representative for children and youth, and was well known as a lawyer on […]

SAN DIEGO (AP) — “Deadpool & Wolverine” has arrived — and Comic-Con, with its hordes of Marvel fans, is ready to celebrate the only superhero flick of the summer. The sprawling convention celebrating all things pop culture kicked off Wednesday, and a panel celebrating the release of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” is the main attraction for Thursday. On the convention’s […]

The tenth edition of Ag in Motion is in the books, and numbers provided by organizers suggest it continues to grow. Exhibitors hit an all-time high of 607 at the three-day show near Langham and attendance was on par with previous years at 30,805. “Not only was there opportunities for farmers to talk with their […]

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $2 million in Food Banks of Saskatchewan to help families cope with high food costs.  “With food prices rising, this funding is essential,” said Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky.  Food Banks of Saskatchewan will receive $1 million in August and another $1 million in 2025-26. Executive Director Michael Kincade […]

Regina is on the brink of a retail evolution as plans for a second Costco in the Queen City move closer to reality. For years, social media has been abuzz with the the possibility of a new location, and now a development application filed with the City of Regina seems to be confirming those rumors. […]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on social media that Ottawa has approved Alberta’s request for federal assistance after a fast-moving wildfire hit Jasper National Park and its townsite late Wednesday. The park’s social media account says the fire has caused significant loss within the townsite, but the specific locations or neighbourhoods affected are not being […]

Legendary comedian Lesley Nielson, Orphan Black Star Tatiana Maslany – and comic book meta anti-hero “Wade Wilson” all have one thing in common. They’re from Regina. Wade Wilson – also known as “Deadpool” the “merc with a mouth” – is canonically from right here in the Queen City. In the first film offering Ryan Reynold’s […]

Regina residents and stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the Expanding Citywide Housing Options project. With many outdated Neighbourhood Plans, the city seeks to improve housing diversity. Recent changes to the Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan, linked to the federal Housing Accelerator Fund, will boost housing density near transit routes. Feedback is welcomed […]

Monday was recorded as the hottest day ever globally, beating a record set the day before, as countries around the world from Japan to Bolivia to the United States continue to feel the heat, according to the European climate change service. Provisional satellite data published by Copernicus on Wednesday showed that Monday broke the previous day’s record by 0.06 degrees Celsius (0.1 degree […]

City of Regina Forestry Crews will remove seven elm trees on the 2200 Block of Elphinstone Street tomorrow due to Dutch Elm Disease (DED). The trees tested positive for DED last week. Regina has already confirmed a record thirty-six DED cases this year. Residents can help prevent the spread by reporting suspected DED cases to […]