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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Sask. NDP promises cuts to provincial sales tax to help with affordability
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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
Author Archives
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Saskatchewan NDP promises to spend additional $1.1 billion on health careWhile the Saskatchewan government says its strategy to recruit health-care workers is succeeding, the provincial NDP is vowing to increase spending on staff and critical services.Health13 mins
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Regina school forced to use library, teachers’ lounge as classroomsA Regina elementary school is being forced to convert unconventional spaces into classrooms to accommodate a growing number of students.Canada1 hour
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Saskatchewan Roughriders showcase new Indigenous logoThe logo was designed by Chris Chipak from Red Pheasant Cree Nation and will be showcased throughout the stadium and on the players' helmets.Canada4 hours
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Your Saskatchewan photo of the day: September 2024Each day, Global Saskatoon and Global Regina feature a viewer-submitted photo for the Your Saskatchewan photo of the day.CanadaSep 23
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Moose Jaw high school fight ends in controversy, anxiety for studentsA video of the incident has been circulating the school, which shows two students involved in a verbal fight before the vice principal steps in to break it up.CrimeSep 20
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Legacy Christian Academy teacher charged with assault with a weaponThe list of abuse allegations are piling up for Valour Academy - formerly known as Legacy Christian Academy and before that, Christian Centre Academy.CrimeSep 20
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Regina’s Miller High School, Balfour, others put in lockdown Friday after bear mace threatsAround 1:10 p.m. Friday, a caller stated the suspects were in the area of Miller High School and that they may have entered the school according to Regina police.CrimeSep 20
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22-year-old from Alberta dead after crash with semi in SaskatchewanOn Wednesday around 9:30 p.m., Moosomin RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 1 around two kilometres east of Wapella.CrimeSep 20
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Saskatoon police look to add additional officers for 2025The Saskatoon Police Service put forward both its operating and capital budgets for 2025 Thursday, and with it comes an ask for additional officers and staff.CanadaSep 19
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Social media: Friend or foe to Saskatchewan election?Politicians have traditionally relied on billboards and door knocking to spread their message. Now social media allows political parties to reach their audience a different way.PoliticsSep 19
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Scott Moe’s approval rating falls to 45% ahead of Saskatchewan electionSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s popularity has hit a two-year low, according to a recent poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute.CanadaSep 19
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How Saskatchewan is producing rare earth minerals on a global scaleAccording to the provincial government, Saskatchewan is now the first jurisdiction in North America to produce rare earth metals at a commercial scale.CanadaSep 18
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Residents frustrated with emergency shelter locations in Regina, SaskatoonWednesday was a busy day for Saskatchewan’s two biggest cities when it comes to finding emergency shelter spaces in the city.CanadaSep 18
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Ward 4 Councillor Lori Bresciani to run for mayor of ReginaAfter eight years on city council, Regina’s Lori Bresciani has announced she will run for mayor in the fall municipal election.PoliticsSep 17
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Gas prices in Saskatchewan see a drop, but does it really matter?Despite the dip in the price of gas which should leave more money in the pockets of people, some people say they don’t feel much of a difference.CanadaSep 17
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Sask. privacy commission investigates cases of info accessed by Saskatoon Police, pharmacy studentThe commission recently released two reports of entities abusing their credentials to access private documents.CanadaSep 17
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Regina’s newest proposed permanent shelter met with pushbackBack in June, Regina city council shot down plans for a proposed shelter on Albert Street in the north central neighbourhood. Now the topic has resurfaced with a new location.CanadaSep 16
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‘The best troop’: RCMP marks 50 years since women joined the police forceTroop 17 became the first group of women to take the oath to become regular members of the RCMP and begin their training at Depot, the RCMP’s training academy in Regina, Sask.CanadaSep 16
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Saskatoon Superstore employees to wear body cameras as crime increasesManagers and security staff at two Saskatoon Loblaws stores are being issued body cameras in a pilot project to improve safety in the face of rising crime.CanadaSep 16
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How will misinformation impact the Saskatchewan election?After the last provincial election in 2020, Elections Saskatchewan released a series of legislative recommendations that would give the office more authority to deal with threats.CanadaSep 15
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‘I loved him’: How one Regina group is making a difference preventing overdosesThe Regina Overdose Outreach Team began as a pilot project in 2022, providing access to counselling and addiction programs. Some hope it will become permanent.CanadaSep 13
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NDP FOI shows over 8,600 days of health-care blackouts across rural Sask. over five yearsSaskatchewan residents have endured 8,600 days of lost hospital services over the past five years, the NDP says. One in five nurses also left rural areas during that time.HealthSep 13
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3 on 3 street hockey tournament takes over downtown Regina to support mental healthThe Colliers Cup Charity Street Hockey tournament is back once again and taking over downtown Regina in support of mental health.CanadaSep 12
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How football and pizza are bringing the Evan Hardy Collegiate community togetherIt’s been a week since the attack at Evan Hardy Collegiate when a 15-year-old girl was intentionally lit on fire. On Thursday the school is hosting its welcome back football game.CanadaSep 12
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Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation outlines key voting factors ahead of electionAfter a shaky year for teachers going through contract negotiations with the provincial government, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation is launching their election platform.CanadaSep 12