Long-debated in Regina, "body rub establishments" are set to take a step closer to becoming regulated at an executive committee meeting Wednesday.

Regina city council is set to deliberate on a grant program that would see up to $2 million handed out to qualifying local businesses.

Industry stakeholders say the decision will allow taxis to employ a fare system similar to the one used by some ride share services.

Fiacco, who previously ran for mayor in 2016, says the current council has become complacent.

During a council meeting Wednesday, municipal politicians voted to get the Regent Outdoor Pool, located at 3600 McKinley Ave., ready for swimmers as of July 17.

The city is also resuming bus fare collection later this month.

The union is not only calling for more transparency but for the Ministry of Environment to conduct a full investigation into the oil spill.

Regina City Councillor Bob Hawkins' motion to draft a plastic bag ban bylaw passed unanimously Wednesday.

The 14-year councillor announced on Friday he will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming election.

The proposed liquor store will be built on the mostly vacant lot on the northeast corner of 13th Avenue and Retallack Street.