The YWCA is getting a new $60 million facility. The ‘Centre for Women and Families’ was announced in Regina on Tuesday. The centre is meant to improve support for women and families fleeing domestic violence by providing them access to services, including 68 transitional housing units, 40 shelter beds, drop-in services, and pre-crisis support. YWCA […]
The City of Regina is rebranding and looking to ‘Grow Your World.’ Economic Development Regina unveiled its new place brand strategy, which aims to position the Queen City as a place to live, work, play, and invest and a strong and competitive community while fostering stakeholder support and commitment, both financially and otherwise. Chris Lane, […]
The City of Regina is taking another step to end homelessness in the City. Regina city council approved a motion to support funding for a plan that is calling for the inclusion of $5.5 million per year in targeted funding for a housing-first supportive model in the City. The motion, brought forward by Councillors Dan […]
The City of Regina has decided the fate of the Burns Hanley Building. Council voted to demolish the downtown building on the condition that its facade is preserved and maintained for use in future developments. The decision comes after a months-long debate on the fate of the historical building, which is more than a century […]
Mosaic Stadium has posted a surplus for the first time in its history. According to the City of Regina’s latest annual report, presented at the Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday. The $278 million stadium posted a $578,000 surplus in 2021. This is the first time since opening in July 2017 that the stadium has posted […]
The City of Regina has released its public accounts report for 2021, including a list of salaries and expenses for employees who work with and for the City. The report was presented to Regina’s executive committee. It included the salaries of City of Regina employees, including members of the Regina Police Service (RPS), REAL and […]
Its the season of warmer weather, Rider football, and of course, roadwork. Starting at 7 a.m. Monday morning one of the busiest commuter corridors in Regina, Lewvan Drive, will be getting a fair bit of attention in two areas. North Lewvan Drive between Sherwood Drive and First Avenue North: There will be two way traffic […]
The City of Regina released its annual citizen satisfaction survey report. The report highlights how residents feel about what is happening in the City and what they feel are the most important issues. The 2021 survey collected data from a random sample of 800 Regina residents and was conducted over the phone and online. Residents […]
Free household hazardous waste days will be taking place this weekend in Regina. Chemicals, fertilizers, batteries, light bulbs, propane tanks are among the items that will be accepted. Before dropping off the items, you are asked to identify materials that are not in their original container. You are also asked to have all containers safely […]
It’s an always-unwelcome summer invader – the pesky mosquito. The City of Regina has started to treat standing water with an organic product. Ryan Johnston, the city’s supervisor of pest control, talked about the sampling and treatments for the skeeters on standing water. Each batch of mosquitos needs to be treated. “We’ll treat that puddle, […]
