This week 620 CKRM will look at homelessness in the City of Regina through a five-part feature titled “Homeless in Regina.” In part two, we talk to Mayor Sandra Masters, who has seen homelessness become a top priority for her and Regina City Council. Currently, the City invests $7.9 million annually toward programs and initiatives related […]
This week 620 CKRM will look at homelessness in the City of Regina through a five-part feature titled “Homeless in Regina.” To talk about homelessness, first, we will look at homelessness, how people become homeless, and who is homeless. According to the City of Regina’s latest point-in-time count, which was done in 2021, there were […]
A letter signed by over 100 women and non-binary residents of the City has been sent to Mayor Sandra Masters and City Manager Nikki Anderson, challenging their recent claims of sexism and intimidation against a pair of councillors. The over one hundred signees include many who have direct experience with homelessness or work in supportive roles […]
A new temporary shelter will open its doors next week in Regina. The 40-bed shelter called the Gathering Place’s New Beginnings Centre will be operated by RT/SIS, with the Nest providing the space at the former downtown YMCA building, which the health centre now owns and is in the process of renovating. Erica Beaudin, the […]
At Wednesday’s City Council meeting, a notice of notice was brought forward by Mayor Sandra Masters to reconsider the appointment of Councillor Dan LeBlanc to the inaugural board of directors for Community and Social Impact Regina. The board is meant to exist autonomously from the city with a mandate to coordinate “community and social impact […]
After a Court of King’s Bench judge denied an application against her, City Manager Niki Anderson responded to the decision. Anderson said that she feels vindicated by the decision. “As a new employee at the City of Regina, I found the actions of Councillor LeBlanc and Councillor Stevens to be humiliating and intimidating.” “As the […]
A Court of King’s Bench judge has denied the application of Councillors Dan LeBlanc, Andrew Stevens, and resident Florence Stratton to include the motion to end homelessness in the 2023 and 2024 budget. The judge declined to issue the order and said the interpretation or misinterpretation of the order provided to City Manager Niki Anderson […]
A dispute between a Regina City Councilor and the new City Manager is being heard by a judge at Court of King’s Bench this morning. Councilor Andrew Stevens filed the lawsuit, after a proposal to end homelessness in Regina was left out of the proposed city budget. He wants it to be part of the […]
Mayor Sandra Masters shared personal and professional opinions on a wide range of topics at the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Friday morning. The Chamber hosted a Breakfast with the Mayor event, giving chamber members and local businesses the opportunity to ask Masters questions on relevant city situations. “I think they’re all fair (questions). I think […]
A motion filed against the City of Regina’s city manager appeared before a judge on Tuesday. Councillor Dan LeBlanc and Councillor Andrew Stevens, and Florence Stratton filed a court application against new City Manager Niki Anderson for not including full funding to end homelessness in the city’s proposed budget. Both parties will have to file […]
