John Hopkins

Some support is coming in from organizations in Saskatchewan following the government’s expanded COVID-19 measures announced on Wednesday afternoon. Following the announcement, the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce said they support the province’s expanded guidelines, including their decision to not completely close down the economy like what has happened in other provinces. John Hopkins, […]

Regina will have a definite new look at City Hall when council meets later this month after Monday night’s election. Five new councillors and a new mayor will give a fresh new look on things, but the group won’t have a lot of time to slowly get used to the work in front of them. […]

The Re-Open Saskatchewan plan has started.  On Monday, Phase 1 of a five-phase plan to get the economy back on its feet got underway Monday as some medical services like dentistry and optometry resumed with conditions still attached as to what protocols must be adhered to. It is a day that the CEO of the […]

The President and CEO of the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce is happy to see any sort of plan to re-open Saskatchewan’s economy. John Hopkins said no matter what, the health of Saskatchewan residents comes first and foremost, but it is encouraging to see the province preparing to reintroduce economic activity into people’s lives. […]

The Regina Chamber of Commerce is encouraged to hear the Trans Mountain Pipeline survived another legal hurdle after Tuesday’s Federal Court of Appeal decision. The court decided the federal government had followed steps to consult with First Nations groups involved with the project’s path despite a group of four First Nations coming together saying they […]

Reconciliation Regina will be holding a “Connection to Reconciliation” Conference in March. The event will focus mainly on business and entrepreneurship opportunities for First Nations people in Treaty 4 territory have, as well as allow Saskatchewan-based people, businesses and academics to explore truth and reconciliation under an economic lens. File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council President […]

The Regina Chamber of Commerce is reacting positively to the Supreme Court of Canada denying B.C.’s appeal of the Trans Mountain Pipeline. B.C.’s appeal would have restricted the product going into the expanded pipeline that is now owned by the government of Canada. Chamber of Commerce CEO John Hopkins said this helps the western Canadian […]

The CEO of the Regina Chamber of Commerce is hopeful the Co-op Refinery Complex and Unifor Local 594 can get back to the bargaining table shortly. Union members have been locked out since December 5th, as they continue to fight for pension security, while the refinery has said they are offering 11.75 percent over four […]

The CEO of the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce does not want to see the city’s property tax formula change any time soon. John Hopkins said the current formula, which has been used since 2005, has allowed for a competitive tax rate on both residential and non-residential property. Hopkins said it’s pretty straight forward, […]

The president and CEO of the Regina and District Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2019 Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year. John Hopkins will receive the award on November 8 at the annual Power of Humanity Awards Reception in Regina. “I was absolutely speechless,” said Hopkins, talking about the moment he found out he won […]