Regina Mayor Optimistic for City's Future in 2026
Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski reflects on a challenging 2025 and expresses strong confidence in the city's direction and resilience heading into the new year. Read his outlook.
Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski reflects on a challenging 2025 and expresses strong confidence in the city's direction and resilience heading into the new year. Read his outlook.
Regina Fire and Protective Services are investigating a blaze at a south Regina apartment building on the 4700 block of Pasqua Street. No injuries reported.
A look back at Regina's biggest stories of 2025, from the firing of Police Chief Farooq Sheikh and the historic hiring of Lorilee Davies to the Roughriders' Grey Cup victory and a wildfire-postponed game.
Regina's SOFIA House provides long-term, pet-inclusive shelter for families fleeing violence. The Christmas Cheer Fund raises crucial support for this and other local women's shelters.
A new dual-branded IHOP and Applebee's restaurant is set to open in east Regina, marking a significant addition to the city's dining scene. Learn more about this exciting development.
Plan your New Year's Day in Regina with our complete guide to city services, transit schedules, and business hours. Find out what's open and closed on January 1, 2026.
Plan your first day of 2026 in Regina. Discover outdoor skating, skiing, the Lt.-Gov.'s Levee, facility hours, and what's closed for the holiday.
Residents of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, are grieving the loss of a vital long-term homeless shelter after a devastating fire on December 25, 2025. The community reflects on the shelter's legacy and the urgent need for solutions.
A fire at Regina's transit operations centre damaged three diesel buses. The fire inspector has ruled the incident 'not suspicious.' Get the latest details on the investigation and potential costs.
A City of Regina Transit bus was fully engulfed in flames at the municipal garage early Monday. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, and an investigation into the cause is now ongoing.
Vancouver activates additional emergency shelter spaces to protect vulnerable residents from a severe cold spell. Learn about the city's response and available resources.
Calgary's emergency shelters are operating at or beyond capacity as a severe cold snap forces more people indoors. Organizations like the Drop-In Centre and Mustard Seed are using creative solutions to ensure no one is left out in the cold.
Discover Regina's weekend entertainment, including the extended run of Globe Theatre's 'A Christmas Carol,' a Toque homecoming concert, Band Swap XII, the Faces of 2025 quiz, and a Pats' game promotion.
Your complete guide to Boxing Day in Regina. Find out which stores, services, and attractions are open or closed on December 26, plus free winter activities and indoor escapes.
Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski reviews a demanding 2025 for city council, acknowledging hurdles but projecting strong optimism for the city's path forward. Read his full assessment.
Matthew House in Windsor's west end could close its doors if monetary donations do not pick up soon. The shelter is issuing an urgent plea for community support to continue its vital work.
Regina Fire Department responded to a fatal carbon monoxide leak at a downtown apartment on Friday night. Authorities are investigating the incident.
A carbon monoxide leak at a Regina apartment building has resulted in one fatality. Fire crews responded to the emergency on Friday night. Learn more about this tragic event.
Toronto city council votes to reimburse a consultant sued over an Etobicoke shelter plan, as a residents' group fights the project and councillors trade accusations of 'hate' for the homeless.
Two individuals were rushed to hospital following a dangerous carbon monoxide leak in a downtown Regina apartment building on Friday night. Regina Fire crews responded to the emergency.
Regina city council has passed a 2026 budget with a 10.9% mill rate increase, the largest tax hike in two decades. The average homeowner will pay an extra $276 annually. Discover the key changes and council's tough decisions.
Regina City Council has passed a 10.9% property tax increase for 2026. Mayor Chad Bachynski presided over the final budget deliberations. Learn the details and impacts.
Residents in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, are calling for Viola's Place Society homeless shelter to be moved from the downtown area. Learn about the community's concerns and the ongoing debate.
BC Housing opens 20 temporary overnight shelter beds at Coquitlam's former Riverview Hospital site for three winter months, with shuttle service from three Tri-Cities locations.
A female pedestrian was hit by a pickup truck in Regina's northeast, sustaining life-threatening injuries. The road near Kress St. and Longman Cres. has reopened as police investigate.
The City of Timmins faces fierce criticism for selecting a former sawmill site as a permanent remote homeless encampment. Residents voice safety concerns as officials defend the controversial decision.
Regina police and fire personnel were on scene of an incident on the 4000 block of Albert Street on December 15, 2025. Details on the emergency response.
Four individuals were transported to hospital following a serious house fire in Regina. Regina Fire & Protective Services responded to the incident, which is now under investigation.
Montreal's Chez Doris shelter announces new emergency winter resources to protect vulnerable women from the cold. Learn how the community can support this vital initiative.
YWCA Regina and the University of Regina Women's Centre honoured the 14 women killed in the 1989 Montreal massacre, using red roses to spark conversation on violence against women in Saskatchewan.