A new temporary art installation has been unveiled in Regina’s Victoria Park. The project dubbed the “Footprints Commemorative Indigenous Art Project” was spearheaded by the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID) and the Regina Warehouse Business Improvement District (RWBID) to pay tribute to those found in unmarked graves near Canada’s residential schools. Research Coordinator Janell […]
Regina City Council has approved a framework aimed at improving the downtown core The move comes after the city accepted proposals to look at possible sites for a new baseball stadium, and an events centre. Mayor Sandra Masters says the partnership allows the different community organizations to work together to everyone’s benefit. “The hopefulness coming […]
The Regina Downtown Community Support Program was launched Wednesday morning. The one-year pilot project will see teams of two people patrolling the downtown to resolve non-emergent safety and security issues. Regina Mayor Sandra Masters says this program helps put people first. “Extending help to individuals to find the services and support they need while also […]
The Regina Downtown Business Improvement District has opened submissions for its Urban Canvas public art program. Program coordinator Janell Rempel says six pieces of artwork will be chosen and installed as vinyl wraps on five traffic control boxes along with one large mural. Artists who plan to submit their artwork for the mural will need […]
The Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID) is hosting its first-ever virtual holiday festival starting Monday. Manager of Marketing and Communications, Dominika Deneve says the festival will give people a new way to get some holiday cheer. “It is a great way to get into the holiday spirit, and safely enjoy some holiday events despite […]
City Council approved an application to turn the old Capital Pointe site into a parking lot Wednesday night. Council voted 8-3 in favour of the temporary lot, which will operate for one year. Council will then have to decide whether or not to extend the lot operation. Mayor Michael Fougere says that while the parking […]
The Regina Downtown Business Improvement District unveiled the 2020 edition of the Urban Canvas project. 13 artists were selected to produce a unique design for doors in the back alley between Hamilton and Scarth Streets in Regina’s downtown. RDBID manager for visitor services Lindsay Desrochers says there’s a number of reasons why this is an […]
Business closures and event cancellations, caused by COVID-19 have taken quite the toll on downtown Regina, but there’s optimism that it will get back to normal after the pandemic. Executive Director of the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID), Judith Veresuk, says she’s hoping that, as more businesses begin to reopen and restrictions are lifted, […]
Things will look a bit different in downtown Regina this summer due to COVID-19. On Monday, the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID) announced they have cancelled Cinema Under The Stars, Clean Up Day, Summer in the Square and the Summer Concert Series. Judith Veresuk, executive director with RDBID, said it was a difficult decision […]
