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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One Saskatchewan family’s journey out of a burning JasperAbout 25,000 people were evacuated from the park, including roughly 5,000 residents of the town, according to Parks Canada.CanadaJul 25
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‘Makes me ill’: Saskatoon girl’s lemonade stand robbedA Saskatoon mom says her daughter was accosted by two boys at her lemonade stand on Monday; drink cups were thrown, her counter was trashed and her money was stolen.CanadaJul 24
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Midweek gas prices spike across SaskatchewanAccording to one expert, the increase in gas prices largely comes from the shutdown of a plant near Chicago that supplies the Prairie provinces.CanadaJul 24
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2nd Regina Costco being planned for west endAccording to a development application filed to the City of Regina, the new location would be located in the west end of the city at 8701 Dewdney Ave.CanadaJul 24
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Neighbours helping neighbours: How one Saskatoon family was gifted a new set of wheelsImagine getting back from holiday and you found multiple bikes stolen from your yard. For one Saskatoon family, it was a scary scene to come home to.CanadaJul 23
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Saskatchewan battles nearly 100 wildfires as heavy smoke covers provinceMuch of the smoke over Regina and Saskatoon comes from wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia. But Saskatchewan has wildfires of its own adding to the poor air quality.CanadaJul 23
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Nominees chosen for Saskatchewan government and STF binding arbitration panelThe panel will weigh the facts and rationale presented and the arbitrator’s decision will be delivered in the form of a legally binding written report.CanadaJul 23
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Funeral date set for Saskatchewan’s ‘Bella Brave’The family will also host a live stream of Bella Thomson's funeral mass on Saturday and encourage donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada in her name.CanadaJul 23
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Regina and Saskatoon seeing orange as wildfire smoke covers the provinceEnvironment Canada said the fine particles in wildfire smoke pose the main health risk, especially to seniors, pregnant women, infants and children.WeatherJul 22
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Moose hunting YouTube video ends with major fines for 2 Sask. menA moose hunting video posted online has led to two Saskatchewan men being fined more than $6,000 in provincial court.CanadaJul 22
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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.CanadaJul 22
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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