U of R dean highlights need for more Indigenous representation in nursing
For National Nursing Week, the dean for the University of Regina's faculty of nursing is focusing on the need to recruit and retain Indigenous nurses in Saskatchewan.
Canada
May 7
University of Regina announces 2024-25 budget including tuition increase
The U of R board of directors said the projected budget will be balanced, with revenues and expenditures each totaling $283.1 million.
Canada
May 2
How newcomers in Regina are coping with loneliness
A Regina mental health advisor says newcomers attending university and experiencing loneliness 'have to dig deep inside to find resilience within you to readapt to life.'
Canada
Feb 17
Regina Police Service hosts Indigenous police academy at First Nations University
At Treaty 4 Police Academy, students experience firearms training, first aid courses, drills and cultural sessions, in hopes they will decide on a career in Saskatchewan policing.
Canada
May 4
First Nations University of Canada holds powwow at Regina Brandt Centre
A powwow was held at the Brandt Centre in Regina.
Canada
Apr 20
Regina experts weigh in on TikTok trend as opening dialogue about violence against women
Two Regina experts who specialize in women's issues provide their insights on a TikTok trend where women are opting to be stranded in a forest with a bear rather than a man.
Canada
May 7
Funding announced for paid internships in sustainable energy at University of Regina
The Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) and Mitacs announced a four-year funding agreement to fund graduate and post-graduate researchers in sustainable energy.
Education
Feb 6
Regina police responding to bus crash with streetlight near University of Regina
The street light post on the corner of Wascana Parkway and Kramer Boulevard was hit by a city bus, before dragging it down the street according to a police officer on the scene.
Crime
Feb 2
Is carbon pricing affecting food prices in Saskatchewan?
According to one economist, the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 0.7 per cent in Saskatchewan in 2023 due to the carbon tax.
Economy
Apr 5
Report looks at health care in rural Saskatchewan
Suzanne Kuchinka, mayor of the village of Macoun in southeast Saskatchewan, says it's been a struggle for years to keep family doctors because they retire or move elsewhere.
Health
Apr 21
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, March 21
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, March 21.
Canada
Mar 21
How an Ontario social media lawsuit is hitting home on the Prairies
Students and an expert chime in on how social media plays a role with students following the announcement of the Ontario lawsuit against social media giants.
Canada
Apr 2
Saskatchewan post-secondary institutions receive $12 million top-up in 2024 budget
In the 2024-25 budget released Wednesday, the province announced a one-time top-up of $12 million in operating funding for those institutions.
Canada
Mar 26
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation losing hope for return to bargaining table
On Thursday, education minister Jeremy Cockrill announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was offered to teachers with support from the Saskatchewan School Boards Association.
Canada
Apr 2
First Nations University of Canada to offer Indigenous journalism degree
The Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts blends multimedia training with the study of Indigenous issues and languages.
Canada
Mar 11
University of Regina investigating 50 cases of possible academic misconduct
The University of Regina stated 50 cases were investigated into possible academic misconduct and confirmed some occurrences did happen.
Education
Jan 22
University of Regina Cougars’ Wiens has come full circle
Before Kianna Wiens embarked on her post-secondary basketball career, she was cashing buckets for the Riffel Royals during her high school years.
Sports
Jan 18
Regina to see new, improved aquatic centre heated by geothermal energy
Regina will have a new and energy-efficient indoor aquatics facility heated by geothermal energy. It is expected to see approximately 600,000 swim visits per year.
Canada
Mar 7
Post-secondary educators show support for STF job action and bargaining fight
Educators at post-secondary institutions are showing their support for the STF as teachers fight for more supports in publicly funded schools.
Education
Mar 11
U Sask. Huskies seniors celebrate final game together at U Sports women’s hockey nationals
An emotional atmosphere at Merlis Belsher Place on Sunday as the U Sask. Huskies women's hockey team graduated seven players on home ice in their final game of U Sports nationals.
Sports
Mar 17