Andrew Benson
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Andrew Benson is a Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global Regina.
Andrew graduated from the University of Regina School of Journalism during which he interned at CTV News and the Rod Pederson Show. He began his career in journalism with Global Regina as a freelancer before moving into a full-time position. During his education and career he has received a number of awards including the Bill Cameron Award in Journalism, the Saskatchewan Association of Broadcasters Ed Rawlinson Award, CTV Journalistic Writing Award and Bell Media Award in Journalism. Some of Andrew’s career highlights include filming and directing a documentary, and being the lead online reporter for the 2022 Grey Cup coverage in Regina.
When Andrew is not busy reporting he enjoys playing sports and watching movies.
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Video Archives
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5-year-old hit while crossing the street in school zone: Regina police
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How the pride festival has changed in Saskatchewan over 50 years
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How the James Smith Cree Nation killing spree is changing the RCMP
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From photos to pit manoeuvers: How the James Smith Cree Nation killing spree is changing the RCMP
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Lawyer for trucker who caused deadly Humboldt Broncos crash says families have no right to sue
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: May 21
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‘A good friend’: Saskatchewan honours the memory of football legend Jim Hopson
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Lack of rain means Saskatchewan producers get a head start on seeding
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Michael Gordon Jackson found guilty in COVID-19 abduction trial
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Closing arguments presented in Michael Gordon Jackson abduction case
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Court offers look into final moments before arrest in COVID-19 abduction trial
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‘Distrust of police’: Michael Gordon Jackson abduction trial continues in Regina
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Multiple friends testify at COVID-19 abduction trial in Regina
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Saskatchewan teachers will work-to-rule as talks with province hit another snag
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Cockroach crawls around Cornwall Centre Edo Japan, temporarily closes restaurant
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‘You don’t want anyone killed’: Neudorf Sask. searching for answers after four people found dead
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Cockroach crawls around Cornwall Centre Edo Japan, temporarily closes restaurant
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New schools coming to Regina, Saskatoon with 2024 budget
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HOOPLA basketball championships potentially benched with teacher job action
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Regina to see new, improved aquatic centre heated by geothermal energy
Author Archives
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Sask. highway blocked after train derailment near Gull LakeA train derailment outside the community of Gull Lake, Sask., has caused highway closures and detours, according to Saskatchewan RCMP.Canada31 mins
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Moose Jaw food bank in crisis as usage doublesThe director said higher grocery prices and rent increases have forced more people to use the food bank, while the number of donations hasn't increased at the same rate.CanadaJul 18
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Historic Second World War bomber makes a stop in SaskatoonOne of only two airworthy Second World War-era Lancaster bombers left in the world stopped in Saskatoon as part of its partial cross-Canada tourCanadaJul 18
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3 unions look to intervene in Sask. government’s appeal of pronoun law challengeThe Parents’ Bill of Rights was passed in Saskatchewan last October and requires students under 16 to receive parental consent before changing their names or pronouns at school.CanadaJul 15
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TikTok star ‘Bella Brave’ passes away at 10 years oldDocumenting her life and health journey, Bella told her story to millions of followers on TikTok with the help of her mother Kyla Thomson.CanadaJul 15
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RCMP check more than 3,500 vehicles in 2 days ahead of Country ThunderMore than 3,500 vehicles have been checked during a two-day traffic safety initiative in Chamberlain, Sask. ahead of Country Thunder.CrimeJul 12
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Four people taken to hospital after carbon monoxide exposure in SaskatoonMultiple people have been taken to hospital after suffering from a carbon monoxide exposure near a parking garage.CanadaJul 12
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Saskatoon mother seeks apology after paramedics ‘barely looked at’ daughter who was hit by carHeather Leichert says her daughter Alexandra was struck by a vehicle while biking last October. Although paramedics attended, she says proper medical attention was not provided.CanadaJul 11
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Country Thunder set to rock Saskatchewan despite extreme heatThis years lineup include artists like Dallas Smith, Josh Ross, Luke Combs and in a departure from the country genre, Nickelback.CanadaJul 10
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Regina city council approves central library debt financingCity council agreed to commit between $92 million and $119 million in debt financing on behalf of the RPL as part of the capital costs of the Central Library Renewal project.CanadaJul 9
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Saskatchewan community comes together to help family involved in fatal crashThe collision was one of two crashes that occurred on Highway 4 on July 5 which in total have claimed the lives of five people and left several others injured.CanadaJul 9
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Regina, does your tap water taste weird? Here’s whyAround 270,000 people get their water from the Buffalo Pound facility. In the spring, however, increased algae can lead to musty water.CanadaJul 9
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Saskatchewan wins injunction to block CRA from collecting carbon taxThe Sask. government claimed a victory Monday in its showdown with Ottawa, winning an injunction to block the CRA from collecting the carbon tax ahead of a Federal Court hearing.CanadaJul 8
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2 people dead, several others injured after two vehicle collision outside BattlefordRCMP say a motorhome and an SUV collided. The driver of the SUV and one passenger were declared deceased by EMS at the scene.CanadaJul 7
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Engaging kids this summer beyond the screenAn early childhood educator in Saskatchewan says it is important to set boundaries and schedules for kids even during the summertime.CanadaJul 7
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Three people, including two kids, dead after Hwy 4 crash in Sask.A woman and two boys were killed near Cochin, Sask., Friday in one of two crashes on Highway 4 that claimed the lives of five people in total and left several others injured.CanadaJul 7
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Saskatchewan immigration act met with support after launchA new immigration law has been implemented in Saskatchewan this week, changing how the province manages and protects its immigration work force.CanadaJul 6
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3 teens charged after bear spray attack outside bus stop: Regina policeAround 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, police were called to the 1700 block of Elphinstone Street near Mosaic Stadium after reports of a weapon offence.CrimeJul 3
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Saskatchewan travellers in limbo after July long weekend WestJet strikeAccording to WestJet, roughly 100,000 passengers across Canada had their travel plans thrown upside down by the strike.CanadaJul 2
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Regina Ward 1 councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk won’t seek re-electionStadnichuk and Ward 3 councillor Andrew Stevens have announced they won't be running in the next municipal election.PoliticsJul 2
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Alberta is banning phones in classrooms. Will Saskatchewan follow suit?Provincial officials in Saskatchewan are debating whether to allow K-12 students to have cellphones in classrooms as Alberta becomes the fourth province to ban them.CanadaJun 28
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Tornado watch issued for city of Regina, southeast Sask.Environment Canada issued tornado watches for the Queen City and the southeastern corner of the province Friday morning.WeatherJun 28
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Your Saskatchewan photo of the day: June 2024Each day, Global Saskatoon and Global Regina feature a viewer-submitted photo for the Your Saskatchewan photo of the day.CanadaJun 28
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Regina’s new Urgent Care Centre to open on July 2The new $18.7-million UCC will serve as an alternative to emergency departments for minor illness, injuries, and mental health and addiction supports that are non-life-threateningHealthJun 27
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Missing 80-year-old man found dead after massive Moose Jaw community searchGlen Bell, who has also gone by the name ‘Archie,’ went missing around 11:30 a.m. on June 26 from his home.CanadaJun 27