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[The mayor]

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6335850

Researchers from the University of Regina are getting more than $500,000 US from the National Football League to study the potential of using cannabinoids for the prevention and treatment of concussions.

Cannabinoids are the naturally occurring compounds found in the cannabis plant.

The NFL-NFLPA Joint Pain Management Committee, which said it wants to better understand and improve potential alternative pain management treatments for NFL players, put out a request for research proposals in June 2021.

Could cannabis be used to prevent concussions? The NFL wants the University of Regina to look into it

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by jigglysquishy

We didn't gain green space though.

Farm fields to suburban housing is not a legit "gain". The only way for the city to gain green space is to remove some form of development and turn it into a park.

There isn't an example of that in the last 10 years.

Old Mosaic Stadium is now a green field of weeds.

[Stormer]

Originally Posted by The mayor

Feds give almost $15.8M to Regina International Airport amid COVID slump
Minister of Transportation Omar Alghabra said he hopes in the near future the airport sector will recover as the pandemic wanes

https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/f...a0abff8-a8f8-4e82-bc07-f1fd8bd1b7c9/amp/

This is fair given that they banned us from having international flights.

[Draftsman]

If any of you are driving near City Hall at night, take a look at the amazing lighting on all four sides of the tower. I believe it just started this evening. I see it from my high-rise a few blocks away. It's better than anything they have done in the past. I assume this is just temporary, perhaps for the Frost Festival that starts tomorrow. I really hope they keep it year round.

Sorry, I can't get a good picture of it from my windows, but if someone goes down there, maybe you could take some pictures and post them

[Nathan]

Originally Posted by Draftsman

If any of you are driving near City Hall at night, take a look at the amazing lighting on all four sides of the tower. I believe it just started this evening. I see it from my high-rise a few blocks away. It's better than anything they have done in the past. I assume this is just temporary, perhaps for the Frost Festival that starts tomorrow. I really hope they keep it year round.

Sorry, I can't get a good picture of it from my windows, but if someone goes down there, maybe you could take some pictures and post them

I think they might have installed them at Christmas. I thought I remembered the red/green being more vivid this year.

I can also see a bit of a view from where I live and poked my head out last night, too. Definitely agree that it's a a great look!

[Stormer]

City Hall tweet showing LED lights for Frost

https://twitter.com/CityofRegina/status/1489777019571384320?t=fNojeM08S1eijE5OLfP-3w&s=19

[spictacular mcluvin]

Originally Posted by Stormer

City Hall tweet showing LED lights for Frost

https://twitter.com/CityofRegina/status/1489777019571384320?t=fNojeM08S1eijE5OLfP-3w&s=19

They should do this year round like they do in other cities.

[yveseluj]

Ground has been broken at the site of the new Humane Society on Parliament.

[The mayor]

Originally Posted by yveseluj

Ground has been broken at the site of the new Humane Society on Parliament.

Are there any link or photos , thanks

[The mayor]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatche...cil-votes-to-fire-city-manager-1.6343030
Regina city council votes to fire city manager

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Chris Holden worked at city for 4 decades


Must of been bad

[The mayor]

https://www.cjme.com/2022/02/09/2021-census-shows-population-growth-across-saskatchewan/

2021 census shows population growth in most areas across Saskatchewan
Regina / 980 CJME
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Regina grew 5.3 per cent in that time, going from 215,105 residents five years ago to 226,404 in 2021.

Saskatoon’s population shot up 7.7 per cent over the five years, rising from 247,201 to 266,141 note these are not the metro Areas

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by yveseluj

Ground has been broken at the site of the new Humane Society on Parliament.

We're going to be able to incinerate so many pets now!

[BrutallyDishonest2]

Originally Posted by djforsberg

And overall, Sask had the second lowest population increase of any province. PEI, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick all bested us. I’d like to hear more about how superior the current government is at “growing” our province compared to past “mediocre” governments. And before the inevitable accusation of being negative, I’m just the messenger. There is absolutely nothing to celebrate here.

Well you see, if we just pretend oil will last forever all will be great! No need to focus elsewhere! (This temporary surge in prices is not going help!)

[Stormer]

Half of the roof is off the Globe theatre (Prince Edward) Building.

[The mayor]

Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

Well you see, if we just pretend oil will last forever all will be great! No need to focus elsewhere! (This temporary surge in prices is not going help!)

With the almost $3 billion and new developments coming Regina can focus more on agricultural industries in a big way

[The mayor]

https://globalnews.ca/news/8606313/regina-downtown-population-growth-canadian-cities-census/amp/
Regina trailing nearly all big Canadian cities in downtown population growth: census

By Connor O’Donovan Global News

think being second last, and actually losing 300 people downtown is deeply disturbing,” said Regina Mayor Sandra Masters when asked about the trend Wednesday.

“I think we set a target and didn’t hold ourselves accountable to that target many years ago when it came to an official community plan. We haven’t adjusted policies, we haven’t thought about coordinated efforts to focus on downtown revitalization.”

[Festivus]

Everyone at every level of power who wants people living downtown:

[McBean]

Originally Posted by The mayor

https://globalnews.ca/news/8606313/regina-downtown-population-growth-canadian-cities-census/amp/
Regina trailing nearly all big Canadian cities in downtown population growth: census

By Connor O’Donovan Global News

think being second last, and actually losing 300 people downtown is deeply disturbing,” said Regina Mayor Sandra Masters when asked about the trend Wednesday.

“I think we set a target and didn’t hold ourselves accountable to that target many years ago when it came to an official community plan. We haven’t adjusted policies, we haven’t thought about coordinated efforts to focus on downtown revitalization.”

I've been saying the Regina downtown is trash compared to other cities in Canada. This is the proof , if we even needed it.

[jigglysquishy]

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[one_brick_at_a_time]

I am hopeful Sandra Masters uses her time in office to buckle down and get the Downtown issues resolved.

Key components to downtown and growing it as a living space and place to work and visit:
- Globe Theatre
- Cornwall Centre
- Central Library Redevelopment.
- Grocery Store to firm foundation for more residential downtown building projects. (Rose Street?)
- 11th Avenue Beautification (Albert Street to Broad Street starting in 2023) and further projects like this to redo sidewalks, add bike lanes, trees etc. downtown.
- Mixed-use infill development with street access retail/restaurant.
- A stronger tax incentive plan for residential/retail/office/hotel infill is obviously needed. Areas such as Broad Street which we know is a waste land need to be dealt with.
- Maybe higher taxes for land that isn’t being developed or empty.
- Continued beautification of the area (with art installations/permanent evening lighting installations).
- Movie theatre.
What else?