The second ‘Black Lives Matter’ rally in a week was held at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building Friday. Hundreds of people gathered to demand change and the end to systemic racism in North America. Prominent Regina figures like Police Chief Evan Bray and Mayor Michael Fougere joined protesters and spoke to the crowd addressing how they […]
The City of Regina launched it’s 2020 construction season Thursday with the announcement of a $79.5 million investment for different transportation, water, wastewater and drainage projects. Mayor Michael Fougere said that the investment is a reassurance that the city will continue to provide critical services for residents. “Particularly during this difficult time, our construction program […]
An expansion of the Regina Police Service headquarters, and the construction of a liquor store in Cathedral were among some of the issues discussed during Regina City Council’s monthly meeting on Wednesday. Council passed a proposal to close a portion of Osler Street to allow RPS to expand into the vacant Saskatchewan Transit Corporation bus […]
A small group of delegates gathered at the RCMP Heritage Centre to pay tribute to the RCMP. The group, including Regina Mayor Michael Fougere and Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme, placed the first-ever engraved bricks into the Princess Royal Walk. The bricks are part of the new “Pillars of the Force” tribute to members […]
There are reports that the CFL has looked into a hub city approach for the 2020 season, and that Regina is being considered to host games with no fans under this model. Mayor Michael Fougere says he has not heard from the league or the Saskatchewan Roughriders about this, so to his knowledge no bid has […]
The Government of Saskatchewan’s economic stimulus announcement was a welcome one by the City of Regina. The province announced Wednesday that $7.5 billion will be given to municipalities over the next two years, to fund different infrastructure projects. Regina Mayor Michael Fougere says that the money comes at an opportune time, as the city is […]
It has been a difficult adjustment for some workers in the Queen City who have had to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even Regina Mayor Michael Fougere has had to change how he completes his daily tasks while continuing to lead the city. He says it’s different for him to be at home a […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Regina is reminding residents that holding garage or yard sales is frowned upon. In a news release, Mayor Michael Fougere says “the most important thing right now is to continue to prioritize the effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and remind residents that this is a serious situation.” […]
Regina City Council reconvened Thursday morning to finish their monthly meeting. The second half of the meeting saw discussions on the Unifor dispute and the CNIB/Brandt building dispute. Councillor Andrew Stevens put forward a motion for the city to urge the provincial government to introduce binding legislation to resolve the months-long dispute between Unifor 594 […]
A new building for the Regina Humane Society and a mandatory bike helmet law were some of the items discussed during the first part of the Regina City Council’s monthly meeting Wednesday. The meeting marked the first time council sat for a regular meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was held […]
