politics

A look at the By Election: Regina Coronation Park

Aug 4, 2023 | 9:30am

There are three provincial byelections set for Saskatchewan on August 10th. Two of the contested ridings are in Regina; the third is Lumsden Morse, with all three being closely watched, with a full provincial election scheduled for the year. Five candidates are looking to be the new Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Regina […]

Sask By-Election: Lumsden-Morse

Aug 3, 2023 | 8:43am

There are three provincial byelections set for Saskatchewan on August 10th. Two of the contested ridings are in Regina; the third is Lumsden Morse, with all three being closely watched, with a full provincial election scheduled for the year. For the first time since 1999, the Lumsden-Morse riding, formally Thunder Creek, will have a new […]

Regina Walsh Acres

Aug 2, 2023 | 11:33am

There are three provincial byelections set for Saskatchewan on August 10th. Two of the contested ridings are in Regina; the third is Lumsden Morse, with all three being closely watched, with a full provincial election scheduled for the year. Regina Walsh Acres is one of those ridings which will elect a new Member of the […]

Trudeaus announce separation after 18 years of marriage

Aug 2, 2023 | 10:48am

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau are separating after 18 years of marriage. In statements posted to Instagram on Wednesday they each say that “after many meaningful and difficult conversations, we have made the decision to separate.” “As always we remain a close family with deep love and respect for each […]

PM announces major cabinet shakeup, seven new ministers

Jul 26, 2023 | 10:02am

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a significant reset to his cabinet, signaling that his Liberal government will focus on housing and affordability heading into the next election. Two-thirds of cabinet portfolios have switched hands, with seven rookie ministers coming in and seven others leaving. Of the seven new ministers, five represent constituencies in Ontario, […]

EU agriculture officials work on ways to move Ukrainian grain to the world

Jul 25, 2023 | 2:09pm

The European Union will look at helping fund the costly transportation of grain out of Ukraine after Russia halted a deal that allowed Black Sea exports vital to global food security, a top agriculture official said Tuesday. The thorny issue of how to get food products out of Ukraine — and help farmers in neighboring […]

Four ministers won’t seek re-election, federal cabinet shuffle expected as soon as Wednesday

Jul 25, 2023 | 11:39am

With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expected to shuffle his cabinet as early as Wednesday, a string of Liberal ministers have confirmed they will not run in the next federal election. Fisheries Minister Joyce Murray, Transport Minister Omar Alghabra, Public Services and Procurement Minister Helena Jaczek and Mental Health and Addictions Minister Carolyn Bennett all announced this […]

NDP raising concerns about skyrocketing social housing vacancy rates

Jul 25, 2023 | 10:50am

Newly released documents from the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation, released by the Saskatchewan NDP, show that vacancy rates for social housing have skyrocketed under the Saskatchewan Party government. Social housing vacancy rates have increased from seven percent in 2012 to 18 percent in 2022, with 3,161 vacant units. In Regina, that number is even steeper, with […]

Sask. NDP launch to prioritize hiring Saskatchewan workers and companies for projects

Jul 19, 2023 | 9:21am

The Saskatchewan NDP has launched a plan that, if elected, would see a commitment to ensuring the province’s investments stay in the province. Official Opposition Leader Carla Beck announced Hire Saskatchewan, a commitment to the people of the province that a Carla Beck government will prioritize hiring Saskatchewan workers and companies and use made-in-Saskatchewan materials […]

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