Sask. funds YWCA Regina for new permanent enhanced emergency shelter for women
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $884,400 to YWCA Regina in opening a new 20 space permanent enhanced emergency shelter for women.
Canada
Feb 28
Women in trades recognized as Regina marks International Women’s Day
On International Women's Day, three Regina women share why they chose to build careers in the trades — and prove that a traditionally male industry can be open to all.
Canada
Mar 8
Regina city council approves 2024 budget with mill rate increase
Monday voted to reduce the utility budget increase from four per cent to three per cent, which will bump the city's utility budget by roughly $5 million.
Money
Dec 18, 2023
Regina city councilors engage in heated deliberations, move aspects of budget to Monday
Approval of the capital, operational and the utility budget provisions has been pushed to Dec. 18th.
Money
Dec 15, 2023
Sask. provincial rates of family and intimate partner violence remain the highest in Canada
Statistics Canada reports that Saskatchewan has the highest provincial rates of family and intimate partner violence in the country.
Canada
Nov 21, 2023
2,349 new child-care spaces announced across Saskatchewan
More child-care spaces have been announced in Saskatchewan as part of a federal and provincial government agreement.
Canada
Nov 10, 2023
Saskatoon advocates call for indoor skatepark as uptake increases
More than 200 people signed a petition to get an indoor skatepark in Saskatoon, and advocates spoke on the matter at city hall Wednesday.
Entertainment
Sep 6, 2023
Regina YWCA attacked online after announcing trans woman as keynote speaker
The Regina YWCA has been hit by a wave of hate online after they announced a transwoman would be their keynote speaker for their Women of Distinction awards presentation.
Canada
Apr 28, 2023
Downtown Regina emergency wellness centre receives additional summer funding
Originally opened as a temporary winter shelter, The Gathering Place: New Beginnings in downtown Regina will stay open during the summer after receiving additional funding.
Canada
Apr 18, 2023
7th annual YWCA Women’s March held in Regina
Saturday marked the seventh annual Women’s March hosted by the YWCA Regina, just three days after International Women’s Day.
Canada
Mar 11, 2023
$10 a day child care arrives in April for Saskatchewan
The province says parents who have children under the age of six that attend regulated child care full-time will pay $217.50 a month.
Canada
Mar 6, 2023
Regina’s new shelter intake consistently at capacity since opening
Regina's new 40-bed shelter for those who are unhoused has been full ever since it opened its doors a month ago.
Canada
Feb 24, 2023
New Regina homeless winter shelter set to open on Monday, Jan. 30
The 40-space temporary shelter will open its doors downtown at the old YMCA building and will be called “The Gathering Space New Beginnings.”
Canada
Jan 26, 2023
Regina city council announces plans for city centre transit, Taylor Field housing development
Wednesday marked the first City of Regina council meeting of 2023, and with it came a discussion on how to spend #9 million in funding from the federal and provincial government.
Canada
Jan 25, 2023
Federal government funds Regina program to provide COVID-19 vaccines to newcomers
The federal government announces funding for a program at the Regina Open Door Society that focuses on providing resources for newcomers and refugees when it comes to COVID-19.
Canada
Jan 23, 2023
Temporary winter shelter for those experiencing houselessness in Regina to open at end of January
A new temporary shelter will be available to Regina residents who experience houselessness starting on Jan. 30.
Canada
Jan 18, 2023
Carmichael Outreach staff begin move to permanent location
Carmichael Outreach has begun its move into its new permanent location on 12th Avenue.
Canada
Nov 27, 2019
COVID-19: MLHU reports 14 cases and 1 death, LPH adds 7 cases to its tally
The health unit is reporting a total of 14,718 COVID-19 cases Saturday, including 129 active cases, 14,339 recoveries and 250 virus-related deaths to date.
Health
Nov 20, 2021
COVID-19: 13 cases in Middlesex London; 15 cases in Elgin and Oxford
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the region sits at 14,664 with 115 active (an increase of five), 14,320 recoveries (an increase of nine) and 249 deaths.
Health
Nov 18, 2021
Saskatchewan raises per diem for families using emergency shelters
REGINA - Saskatchewan has increased funding for agencies that provide emergency shelter services for families.
Nov 1, 2012
