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On Wednesday, Circle Project executive director Ann Perry said she hopes “one day everyone will be able to gather in the park knowing that they’ve made a big difference to reduce the amount of intimate partner violence in the community.”

The announcement of the Hudson’s Bay Company shutting its doors at Regina’s Cornwall Centre comes as another blow to the downtown mall. Our Moosa Imran has the story.

With summer around the corner, local business owners in Regina’s downtown area are looking at creating a more vibrant and safe space to attract more people.

WATCH: A new initiative is being spearheaded by the University of Saskatchewan to monitor Canada’s freshwater resources. Global News Morning Brenden Purdy spoke with the Global Water Futures Program Director to learn more.

With construction season in full swing in Regina, many residents are left navigating which road is most convenient. But what happens when the signs are up, but no construction activity is underway?

WATCH: The Thursday, May 23 edition of Global News at 6 Regina with Lisa Dutton.

WATCH: The Tuesday, May 21 edition of Global News at 6 Regina with Lisa Dutton.

On Tuesday, Regina Downtown Business Improvement District operations manager Nelson Mitchell said the Downtown Clean Team collected 845 pounds of litter last year but some downtown commuters feel the streets could be cleaner.

The idea of possibly renaming a Regina street that has been seen as harmful to Indigenous peoples came out of a recent executive council meeting. Victoria Idowu has more on Dewdney Avenue.

The Regina Downtown Clean Team is working on providing a clean and welcoming environment for all to enjoy by removing graffiti and picking up garbage, one trash picker at a time. Victoria Idowu has the story.

Regina’s Dewdney Avenue is about to get a major facelift years in the making. The project hopes to transform the area into a more vibrant community, with a focus on pedestrian access and public spaces where people can gather.

On Thursday, Regina Mayor Sandra Masters said , “By July you’ll see the project well underway and it’s absolutely critical to connecting downtown with brand new infrastructure in addition to commercial and residential space.”

Many locals don’t have to travel far from Regina for a vacation with summer around the corner. Many are escaping to Regina Beach for their summer staycations.

Bob Gawley and his grandson Nate both deal with type 1 diabetes. This weekend, the duo teamed up for a fashion show to raise money for kids dealing with diabetes.

In an act of solidarity with Palestinians, the University of Regina’s Students for Justice in Palestine group will be holding a protest on Friday.

WATCH: The Wednesday, April 24 edition of Global News at 6 Regina with Lisa Dutton.

For those looking to head on out of the Queen City for a vacation this summer, you might be in luck as more flight options are coming to YQR including direct flights to and from Montreal.

The Regina Police Service (RPS) is hosting an event at the First Nations University of Canada, trying to recruit future Indigenous police officers, security officers, special constables and community safety officers. Moosa Imran has more.

On Friday, a Regina resident commented on the Thursday night shooting incident involving police. He hopes the incident will prompt the community and city council to “clean the neighbourhood up.”

The social media trend is known as ‘Man vs. Bear’ where women are asked which one they would rather confront in the face of danger has sparked discussion around violence against women.