Alexander Quon

A drone, a rental truck and a curly red wig: how Chappell Roan's viral Sask.-focused teaser was produced | CBC News A Regina-based company that filmed the teaser video for the upcoming official release of Roan’s single The Subway gives a behind-the-scenes peek at how the viral moment for Saskatchewan came together.

Bad news for Chappell Roan fans but she didn't actually move to Saskatchewan. Katie Swyers has the details on how that viral teaser happened.
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Thanks Paul.

I’m completely bagged after live tweeting that 6 hour meeting so if you’re looking for a comprehensive summary of the key items, Alex has got you… #yqrcc

Regina city council fires city manager Niki Anderson, approves budget increase for indoor aquatic facility | CBC News Mayor Chad Bachynski repeatedly said council had decided to go in a "new direction" in voting 10-1 to approve the firing of city manager Niki Anderson without cause.

My full recap of today's Regina city council meeting.

It took less than five minutes to introduce and vote to fire Niki Anderson. I counted.
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Vote on CUPE Local 7 agreement: Unanimous.
Vote on IAFF Local 181 agreement (that's w/ the firefighters): Unanimous. #yqrcc

Tabling motion fails 3-8. Tsiklis, Rashovich and Bezo the only votes for.

Ward 2 Coun. Tsiklis is moving a tabling motion. Tsiklis says he wants more consultation. Says he's seen barely anyone that is pro pool.

(There was a lengthy list of delegations that were pro pool at last week's executive committee)

Crown attorneys' group accuses politicians, media of 'attacks' on justice system | CBC News The president of the Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association says "attacks" launched by "politicians, media and members of the public" in response to two high-profile criminal cases amount to "affronts t...

Crown attorneys' group accuses politicians, media of 'attacks' on justice system
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Hell yeah I love this "calling-the-footnotes" genre of reporting

The beauty of having two kicks at the can.

He's encouraging other city councillors to do their own research.

City councillor Dan Rashovich says he does not believe the number from city staff on the geothermal part of the Indoor Aquatic Pool because he has done his own research.

(City staff have said they consulted outside engineering firms and are confident the numbers are accurate)

Go enjoy your vacation!

Regina city council fires city manager Niki Anderson | CBC News Regina city council has terminated the contract of city manager Niki Anderson without cause.

Regina city council fires city manager Niki Anderson
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It appears I will have lots of questions for the Mayor this evening.

I will ask about this.

Regina city council to vote on spending $40M more on aquatic facility | CBC News City council is also set to receive an update on the city manager, although exact details haven't published in the agenda. Niki Anderson has been on leave since April.

Good afternoon, it is Wednesday, and that means Regina City Council is meeting! Here's what you can expect.
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Sask. judge stays immigration fraud convictions after 'systemic collapse' during border agency investigation | CBC News Gurpreet Singh was found guilty of 10 charges, all of which were related to his preparation of false letters of employment. Those charges have now been stayed because a CBSA agent working on Singh's c...

Sask. judge stays immigration fraud convictions after 'systemic collapse' during border agency investigation
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No. Normally, reports are made public on the Friday before the meeting. City staff say the report is a supplemental report and this is allowed under the city's procedure bylaw.

Luke Farritor. Portrait of a Young DOGE Coder Dismantling America’s Institutions

NEW investigation: DOGE-Pilled

The full story on the transformation of 23 year-old Luke Farritor and how he ended up at the Department of Government Efficiency--slashing, dismantling, undoing--wielding a résumé that "didn’t pass muster”

NO PAYWALL!

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Peak romance: Regina couple engaged on Mount Everest, married on Mount Kilimanjaro | CBC News A couple from Regina are still coming down after taking their relationship to new heights at their wedding on Mount Kilimanjaro earlier this month. A year ago they got engaged on Mount Everest.

Peak romance: Regina couple engaged on Mount Everest, married on Mount Kilimanjaro
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Regina city council will receive a city manager update on Wednesday. Details are not available in the meeting agenda.

City staff say the report is going to be walked in to the council chamber Wednesday and will not be available before then.

Sask. NDP call for ombudsman investigation into complaint against Marshals employee | CBC News The official Opposition is calling for the province's ombudsman to look into the Saskatchewan Marshals Service and the resignation of one of its employees, following a Public Complaints Commission inv...

NEW: The official Opposition has written to the province's ombudsman calling for an investigation into the Saskatchewan Marshals Service and the resignation of one of its employees.
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Please let the owner be the cat. Please let the owner be the cat.

YouTube video by CBC News Saskatchewan Saskatchewan finally asks Ottawa for help fighting wildfires

WATCH: 300 members of the Canadian Armed Forces will arrive in Saskatchewan by Saturday to help fight wildfires.
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Thank you Paul.

This is a top notch primer on the state of the aquatic centre debate. #yqrcc

Canadian Armed Forces firefighting crews to arrive in Sask. by Saturday | CBC News The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency confirmed approximately 1.8 million hectares of land has burned so far this year to date.

Canadian Armed Forces firefighting crews to arrive in Sask. by Saturday
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A police officer arrests Chuck E Cheese while children watch in the background

A Chuck E. Cheese employee in full costume was arrested by Tallahassee officers for credit card fraud

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The City of Regina says it will announce the grand opening of its permanent emergency shelter on Friday at 10:30 a.m.