Talks between WestJet and the pilots’ union continue amid the countdown toward a Friday strike deadline, with the airline saying it has started to cancel flights ahead of the anticipated work stoppage. Some 1,800 pilots at the carrier and its Swoop subsidiary are poised to walk off the job as of 3 a.m. eastern daylight […]
A report before Regina’s Executive Committee says that Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) needs a cash injection to make its “obligated payments.” According to the report, REAL has faced significant challenges in having sufficient cash flow to meet its operating and capital needs. This summer, it will need an injection of funds to meet its […]
The Government of Saskatchewan announced they are investing $912,849 over three years to support Kate’s Place. Kate’s Place, operated by the Salvation Army, offers eight two-bedroom units for adult women participating in the Regina Drug Treatment Court (RDTC) or those placed under supervision by Community Corrections who are addressing substance misuse and dependence. It provides […]
Premier Scott Moe says the province is to continue using natural gas and possibly coal beyond the federal government’s target date. Moe said Tuesday the province’s existing and soon-to-be-built natural gas plants are to be used until their end of life, which would be well past the federal government’s 2035 net-zero target. He said the […]
SaskPower announced that it would begin work to upgrade the power infrastructure in Regina’s central business district. The $9 million investment will involve replacing or removing equipment that has reached the end of its life, including underground cables and duct banks. Planned outages required to complete this work will be kept to a minimum, and […]
In 1599 a theater opened in London England. That theatre was known as the Globe. and remained the crown Jewel of European arts and culture – seeing the premier of plays by a at that point little know but now legendary playwright known as William Shakespeare. Fast forward 424 years and travel 6,663 kilometers and […]
According to the City of Regina, Regina residents who may have noticed a funny smell and taste in their water have nothing to be concerned about. Blair Kardash, a manager of laboratory & research at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant, said that the odour and taste are due to very high algae levels in […]
Regina’s city council has decided to deal with two Integrity Commissioner reports at a later date. Council voted to table the reports to Executive Committee for private discussion before bringing them back to city council. In the first report, the Integrity Commissioner recommends that City Council request that Councillors Andrew Stevens and Dan LeBlanc provide […]
Regina’s city council approved receiving over $20 million to help purchase 26 electric buses. A total of $26,106,500 in funding from the federal government’s Permanent Public Transit Program – Zero Emissions Transit Fund will cover half of the costs of purchasing 26 electric buses and the first phase of transit fleet facility upgrades to accommodate […]
The University of Regina announced that it would be laying off staff due to a reduced budget. “Budget reductions are resulting in some workforce adjustments, including a small number of layoffs and non-renewals of short-term contracts,” said University spokesperson Paul Dederick. “The University has made every effort to mitigate the impact of the reductions on […]
