Troy Charles

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Artist dazzles: draws maps of Canadian cities with one continuous line

  At first glance his map of Regina looks nothing out of the ordinary but on closer inspection, starting in the top left corner you see the map is drawn with one continuous line.

  Canada

  Jan 29
• Regina mayor wants fellow councillor removed from community safety board

  Masters will bring a motion to council to reconsider councillor Dan Leblanc's appointment to the board for the city's inaugural community safety and well being organization.

  Politics

  Jan 22
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• Regina Facebook group provides roadside assistance and only asks that you pay it forward

  The concept is simple: if your vehicle needs assistance, you post your needs in the group and more often than not a friendly citizen will be on their way to help.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2022
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• Grey Cup Festival draws mixed reviews from Regina restaurant industry

  “I don't even want to do a Grey Cup again. I just felt like we were left out,” says Kelly Monette the general manager of Bushwakker Brewpub.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2022
• Regina mayor says councillors’ lawsuit against city manager is ‘disgusting’

  Mayor Sandra Masters said the actions of Dan Leblanc and Andrew Stevens contained undertones of sexism in regard to Niki Anderson, who is the city's first female city manager.

  Politics

  Nov 24, 2022
• New YouTube channel showcases Saskatchewan’s beauty from above

  Two brothers from Estevan are showing you don't need epic mountain ranges, lakes and waterfalls to capture stunning drone visuals.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2022
• Regina man finds silver lining after he feels he was wrongfully fired during the pandemic

  Since his dismissal, Jonathan Aschenbrener has been working hard to get the justice he feels he deserves. However, from all this hardship arose a silver lining.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2022
• Regina teacher recognized with 2022 Prime Minister’s Award

  The federal government hands out the award to teachers across the country who dedicate their lives to inspiring the next generation of leaders in classrooms across the country.

  Education

  Oct 6, 2022
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• SaskPower chooses areas around Estevan and Elbow as possible nuclear reactor sites

  Both sites meet SMR facility criteria because of their proximity to a suitable water supply and availability of infrastructure like roads and emergency services.

  Environment

  Sep 20, 2022
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• Residents look for apology from Regina councillor after filing complaint

  The commissioner requested Terina Shaw receive training on how to communicate effectively, in a respectful manner, but council ended up voting 6-2 in favour of no sanctions.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2022
• Regina sees rash of restaurant break-ins with over 6 establishments hit

  O'Hanlon's Irish Pub, Pile O' Bones Brewing Company, Victoria's Tavern, Takeaway Gourmet, Bar Willow and others have all suffered from break-ins.

  Crime

  Sep 18, 2022
• As bivalent boosters roll out, Regina’s Extendicare Elmview outbreak sees all 46 residents infected

  On Oct. 9 the SHA will be taking over control of all Extendicare locations in the province, including the Parkside facility where 39 residents died after an outbreak in 2020.

  Health

  Sep 16, 2022
• Back-to-school shoppers in Saskatchewan facing inflation prices

  “It's pretty even across the board for things that have increased in price due to supply and logistic challenges,” said Josh Ning, General Manager for a Regina Staples location.

  Education

  Aug 18, 2022
• ‘An incredible experience’: Musical ‘All-Stars’ from Regina picked to rock U.S. stages

  Canada is home to nine School of Rock locations and Regina's Kennedy Pisula and Marshall Brooks were the only two Canadians to be selected for All-Star camp in the United States.

  Entertainment

  Aug 15, 2022
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• Saskatchewan welcomes more Ukrainians to the Prairies after flight arrives

  The Sask. Party also signed a memorandum of understanding with two humanitarian organizations to bring another three flights of Ukrainians to the Prairies by March of next year.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2022
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• Victoria Square Mall staple Kraut Haven closes its doors

  The European specialty restaurant had been a mainstay at the Victoria Square Mall food court for over 30 years.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2022
• Influx of fatalities on Saskatchewan roads present psychological challenges to first responders

  According to RCMP, this year from June 1st to July 27 there have been 19 fatal collisions in Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction, Compared to 14 during that same time period in 2021.

  Fire

  Jul 28, 2022
• Regina has introduced free transit for riders 13 and under. Is 18 and under next?

  During 2023 budget deliberations, Regina city council will receive a report on the options surrounding fare-free transit for those 18 and under.

  Environment

  Jul 18, 2022
• Countdown commences for Country Thunder music festival in Craven, Sask.

  The stages are being erected and they might not look like much now but in a matter of days they will be home to some of the biggest artists country music has to offer.

  Entertainment

  Jul 11, 2022
• NDP calls on the province to provide school boards with emergency funding

  Along with cuts to teaching and auxiliary positions Regina Catholic Schools will now charge parents a $70 lunchtime supervision fee.

  Education

  Jun 24, 2022
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• ‘Love is love’ overriding message at Regina Pride Parade

  The parade is just one part of the ongoing 10 day queen city pride festival which recognizes the gender and sexually diverse communities of Regina.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 11, 2022
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• Regina restaurants ready for Saskatchewan Roughrider’s home opener

  "Rider games are very helpful to struggling hospitality sector especially when were recovering from the pandemic," said Bushwakkers bar manager Grant Frew.

  Sports

  Jun 11, 2022
• New Health Canada food labelling requirements for ground meat draw criticism

  There are many products that will be exempt from the new rule but ground meats are not and its left some within the meat industry scratching their head.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2022
• Fundraiser pits workers against dreaded copy machine in ode to ‘Office Space’

  The concept for the fundraiser was simple, make a donation to Carmichael Outreach, choose your weapon, size up your copier and get to smashing.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2022
• Regina’s Ukrainian community continues to support newcomers fleeing war

  'We're receiving newcomers here in Regina pretty much every day. They're coming and they have nothing. We're trying to help as much as we can,' said the president of UNF Regina.

  World

  Jun 2, 2022