After a debate stretching over a year and a half, Regina City Council decided to pass a resolution to legally license body rub parlours. The 8-3 vote was made during a special council meeting that heard over 20 delegations voice their concerns about sexual exploitation and human trafficking related to the operation of these parlours. […]
A mask mandate for public indoor spaces in Regina is not in the cards at this time. City council chose not to pass a motion that would have made masks mandatory during a special council meeting on Monday afternoon at city hall. The debate was the last item from the August 26 regular council meeting […]
During its monthly meeting, Regina City Council passed a resolution that will increase salaries for the Mayor and Council by 26 percent over the next three years. The decision comes after a report showing that Regina councillors are paid less when compared to other cities. The Mayor’s salary will be increased to $151,015 up from […]
Mayor Michael Fougere and several City Councillors convened at the Cornwall Centre Thursday to encourage Regina residents to wear masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Fougere cited the need to wear a mask as a matter of public safety. “This has been a priority, in absolute terms for our council, is public safety […]
Reconciliation Regina, in partnership with the City, launched its 2020-21 Community Action Plan Wednesday morning at the mâmawêyatitân centre. The plan cites four significant values – relationships, respect, opportunities, and accountability. The Plan will track progress in each of these values and share the results with the community. Mayor Michael Fougere said that the day […]
The protest camp for “Walking with our Angels” is still up a week after the tipi and pictures of several victims of suicide were erected. It even made it passed a visit by Regina Police and the Provincial Capital Commission who told one of the main protesters, Tristen Durocher, that they were in violation of […]
The City of Calgary has moved towards making masks mandatory in all public spaces coming up this Saturday. It’s something not currently being considered by the City of Regina according to Mayor Michael Fougere. He says they are taking their direction on that topic from the Chief Medical Health Officer and Saskatchewan Health Authority. “I […]
Earlier this week, Regina’s bid to host the CFL’s COVID-19 condensed season was defeated by Winnipeg’s bid. It came as a big disappointment to Mayor Michael Fougere. However, Fougere says he feels there are a couple of reasons why Winnipeg was chosen over Regina. “I believe things like better air routes to Winnipeg would certainly […]
At their latest meeting, the Regina Board of Police Commissioners passed a resolution to lobby the province to create an independent police watchdog. The board will now write to Provincial Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan and ask for the province to expand the Public Complaints Commission and transition to civilian oversight. Regina Mayor […]
During the first part of the City of Regina’s monthly Council meeting, Council decided to open up three of the city’s pools. Two indoor pools and one outdoor pool will be open as long as provincial guidelines allow it. Pools that will be reopened are the North West Leisure Centre, Lawson Aquatic Centre, and the […]
