Andrew Benson

1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Andrew Benson

The Saskatchewan government has passed new regulations aimed at giving police more power to enforce trespassing laws. Under the new rules, activities such as public intoxication and drug use will now automatically be considered trespassing in public spaces or businesses. Police will be able to remove someone and, if necessary, charge them with an offence such as public intoxication, use of controlled substance, threatening to cause harm and more.

1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Andrew Benson

Hundreds of health care workers took to the steps of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building Wednesday, calling on the government for better wages and work conditions. Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 5430 said they have gone more than three years without a raise and have been without a contract since April 2023.

1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Andrew Benson

It’s a flight that’s never been offered before in Regina and Saskatoon. This summer, travellers will have a non-stop flight from both major cities to Halifax once a week. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Andrew Benson

As easter break and summer approach, the Saskatchewan Science Centre is gearing up with a new exhibit. It’s a chance for people to test their mind and their eye to see what really is reality. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Andrew Benson

It’s a potentially scary situation for new parents, as Regina’s General Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is described as overcapacity and nurses are searching for help. The news comes after the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) published an anonymous email sent to the union by someone who said they are an NICU staff member. “We’ve been operating over capacity for weeks, with no immediate relief in sight,” the email reads.