YWCA attacked online after announcing a transwoman as keynote speaker for Women of Distinction awards
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.
Global News at 5 Regina
Apr 28, 2023
Housing First Strategy
YMCA seeking partners for ‘Housing First’ strategy to end homelessness – Wednesday marks a major step in combating homelessness in Regina. The YMCA unveiled the details of a ‘Housing First’ strategy for the city. This involves providing housing for homeless people to better address underlying issues like addiction and mental health. David Baxter has more...
Jan 13, 2016
Regina mother traumatized after lost son scare
Regina mother Lenora Bitternose dropped her son off at YWCA daycare in Regina and then headed to work but when she returned, staff told her that her son wasn’t at daycare that day.
Global News at 5 Regina
Sep 9, 2022
Digging Deeper – Sask Party’s poverty reduction strategy
This week on Digging Deeper, Teri Fikowski speaks to YMCA Regina’s Director of Homelessness and Residence Blair Roberts about the Sask Party’s poverty reduction strategy.
Feb 26, 2016
YWCA spreads body positive messages in Regina
Wed, Jul 13: The YWCA is hosting its Power of Being a Girl camp this week. The kids are learning about self esteem, positive body image and advocacy. And today, they put all those lessons into practice.
Global News at 6 Regina
Jul 13, 2016
Time for Change: Regina Women’s March sends a clear message
Hundreds took to the streets for the first annual YWCA Regina Women’s March on the anniversary of the first March on Washington. The message was clear: change needs to happen, and it needs to happen now.
Global News at 6 Regina
Jan 20, 2018
New YWCA centre adds 51 child care spaces to Regina
The centre, located near two schools, will offer a before-and-after school program, with evening and weekend care slated to start soon.
Nov 20, 2019
YWCA Regina Women of Distinction
The YWCA is accepting nominations for the 2017 Women of Distinction Awards until March 8 and wants to know who in the community is deserving of such an accolade.
Global News Morning Regina
Mar 6, 2017
Regina Votes 2016: Homelessness in the city
Homelessness is a persistent and pervasive issue in the Queen City and it’s a hot button issues once again in the upcoming municipal election. Regina YMCA’s Homelessness Partnering Director Blair Roberts weighs in on what can and should be done to stem the problem
Global News Morning Regina
Oct 19, 2016
Regina Marlins search for pool space as downtown YMCA closure looms
The Regina YMCA announced it is permanently closing two of its health and fitness centres, due to financial challenges made worse by COVID-19.
Global News at 10 Regina
Nov 19, 2020
Shaping Saskatchewan: Melissa Coomber-Bendtsen
Melissa Coomber-Bendtsen is Shaping Saskatchewan as the CEO of YWCA Regina.
Focus Saskatchewan
Mar 13, 2020
YWCA Regina may be in line for additional funding from the City towards their Center for Women and Families
The YWCA has been supporting women and children for over 100 years and they say it’s time for additional funding. They’re asking the city for a new healing space and ceremonial lodge. Taz Dhaliwal has the details and what it could mean for the people who would use it.
Global News at 10 Regina
Dec 1, 2021
Regina YWCA aims to house 240 homeless people by 2018
Two hundred and forty individuals and families. That’s a rough idea of how big Regina’s homeless population is according to a YWCA registry program. David Baxter has more on how they aim to use this information to house the city’s most vulnerable.
Global News at 6 Regina
Dec 2, 2016
Regina donation centers in need of winter clothing as snow comes early
Thu, Oct 6: Many of us began unpacking our winter clothing yesterday. But what about those who don’t have anything to unpack? There is no official number but a recent census by the YMCA says dozens are still homeless on the streets of Regina. And with yesterday’s snowfall, local shelters haven’t had time to catch...
Global News at 6 Regina
Oct 6, 2016
Homelessness Regina
YWCA of Regina’s Blair Roberts shares his vision to eradicate homelessness and why city council’s support is essential to achieving functional-zero homelessness.
Global News Morning Regina
Aug 28, 2017
Regina YWCA expected to turn away hundreds in need due to cold this winter
In 2017 the YWCA of Regina turned away over 1100 women and over 400 children because their shelters were full. They’re on pace for similar numbers in 2018.
Global News at 6 Regina
Feb 1, 2018
New immigrant volunteers at Regina YWCA to protect vulnerable staff amid COVID-19
WATCH: YWCA Regina is dealing with staff shortages caused by workers staying home. But one new immigrant to Canada has stepped in on a volunteer basis to help deliver services to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Global News at 10 Weekend Regina
Apr 26, 2020
Housing First’ program to end homelessness strides forward
Back in January the Regina YMCA announced their housing first plan to end homelessness. The goal is to provide homes and counseling services to help homeless people eventually live independently. The work officially started in April, and David Baxter has more on what’s been accomplished so far.
Global News at 6 Regina
May 4, 2016