John Cairns

Regina

Hi, I’m back with Harvard Media as Provincial Content Lead for SaskToday, mainly covering political happenings in Saskatchewan.

Articles

Building stronger infrastructure in Regina

1 week ago | 620ckrm.com | John Cairns

REGINA — The City of Regina is allocating $244 million in roadways and infrastructure improvements in 2025. “As we kick off the 2025 construction season, we’re making smart adjustments to better serve our community,” says Mayor Chad Bachynski. “Expanded work hours will be seen on key projects, which will maximize daylight and minimize disruptions in the long-term for drivers – keeping our city moving while making much-needed improvements.
The summer blockbuster box office preview for 2025

1 week ago | 620ckrm.com | John Cairns

REGINA – Welcome, friends, to the start of May and the start of another Cairns on Cinema Summer Blockbuster Preview!Yes, blockbuster season has now kicked off, as of this past weekend. I had hoped to put something up earlier, but I was swamped with other assignments so I put it off to today. Which in a way is just as well, because this column comes just in time to include President Donald Trump’s latest tariff insanity.
Prescribed burn at Condie Nature Reserve designed to prevent wildfires

1 week ago | 620ckrm.com | John Cairns

REGINA – The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport was busy Friday fighting potential fire with fire. The site was at the Condie Nature Refuge located north of the city. A prescribed burn took place on an area of 4.5 hectares over a span of 60 to 90 minutes. There were a number of purposes to the burn, the main one being to help prevent wildfires in the area by removing old material.
The future of medicine: From predictions in 2000 to realities in 2025

2 weeks ago | bcmj.org | John Cairns

Reflecting on my bird’s-eye view from 2000 of what the next 25 years of medicine might look like [BCMJ 2000;42:241-242], I have observed that several of my predictions have been fulfilled to varying extents, some have not materialized, and some unanticipated developments have assumed importance. The breakneck pace of change has accelerated.
Premier Moe strikes conciliatory tone upon Carney’s win

2 weeks ago | 620ckrm.com | John Cairns

REGINA – Premier Scott Moe has offered his congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on the Liberals’ win in the federal election Monday. “Canadians have spoken and I would take this opportunity to congratulate Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election win,” said Moe at a news conference Tuesday.
Election update: Highlights of the final week in Sask.

2 weeks ago | 620ckrm.com | John Cairns

REGINA – The federal election campaign is in the home stretch and the campaigns have picked up the pace, particularly in Saskatchewan. A particular highlight has been the arrival of more leaders. On Thursday night, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre made his first and only stop on the campaign trail in Saskatoon. Poilievre’s rallies have typically drawn big crowds and this was no exception. The “Rally for Change”, as it was dubbed, drew what the Tories estimated was 4,000 supporters.
Five candidates running in Regina-Wascana

3 weeks ago | 620ckrm.com | John Cairns

REGINA – Five candidates are competing to win the seat for Regina-Wascana riding in the federal election on April 28. According to the final list of candidates with Elections Canada, on the ballot will be Peter Bruce of the People’s Party of Canada, Kimberly Epp of the Green Party of Canada, Michael Kram of the Conservative Party of Canada, Kaitlyn Stadnyk of the New Democratic Party, and Jeffrey Walters of the Liberal Party of Canada.
Moose Jaw senior fights potential eviction from government housing

4 weeks ago | moosejawtoday.com | John Cairns

REGINA - A Moose Jaw man who is a cancer survivor and legally blind is fighting to stay in his government housing. Randy Hughes has lived in a Moose Jaw Housing Authority three bedroom bungalow along with his wife and a cat. Hughes had mobility issues and needs a wheelchair and a scooter to get around, but has considered the bungalow home for close to a decade and says it suits his needs.
Regina-Lewvan election forum focuses on key issues

4 weeks ago | 620ckrm.com | John Cairns

REGINA – Those in the Cathedral neighbourhood got to hear from some of the candidates running in the federal election in Regina-Lewvan on Sunday evening. An all-candidates forum was put on by Cathedral Village Community Association. But those hoping to hear from — or potentially grill — Conservative incumbent Warren Steinley were in for a disappointments. Steinley’s campaign sent their regrets. Godwin Ezizor of the People’s Party also did not attend.
Hilbert stripped of duties following “terrorist” remark

1 month ago | 620ckrm.com | John Cairns

Humboldt-Watrous MLA Racquel Hilbert has been stripped of her duties following remarks in the House in which she referred to federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh as a terrorist. The government announced Friday that Hilbert has been removed from her additional MLA responsibilities, including Treasury Board, Wanuskewin Board of Directors, Caucus Irrigation Committee and Deputy Caucus Chair.