(Disclosure – I once worked with Don Power and the cat taught me a whole lot)
When I grow up, I would like the Regina Streets magazine to belong to the Regina Chamber of Commerce. Not only is belonging to the Chamber a great networking opportunity, I think it would be a very strong statement about where our publication hopes to fit within the Regina media scene.
Because of my love of and interest in our local Chamber of Commerce, I find myself constantly watching their web site. And, I frequently compare their offerings to the services provided by Chambers in other markets. Luckily, I read a whole lot of blogs so the opinions I read are quite diverse. Don Power is Nanaimo based business strategist who frequently writes about the business scene in Nanaimo. Read more »
Avision Young’s 2010 Spring/Summer national newsletter has some interesting news about future real estate development in Regina Downtown. Perhaps the most exciting piece of news hit the news on Wednesday, when plans for 1827 Albert Street were announced.
That development, which calls for a four-storey office building, totalling approximately 80,000 square feet of office space, is set to start in 2010 with occupancy starting in 2011. Another 80,000 square feet of office space will add some variety to downtown Regina and help revitalize that particular part of Albert Street. Read more »
Well, I must confess that this is a sad post to write. On Friday of last week, The Sasquatch held a wake/commemoration for the end of their publication.
A fiercely independent media source, Sasquatch will be suspending its publication due to financial strains and a generally challenging market. Editor Shayna Stock summed it up best when she wrote,
“This has been a difficult process for everyone involved, particularly because the need for independent media in this province is still so acute, and The Sasquatch, though barely out of its infancy, was already punching far above its weight. The more unbalanced and divided our world becomes, the stronger the need for democratic, public-interest journalism that holds power to account and presents practical alternatives to the status quo. It is painful, then, to close down a new publication that directly addresses that need.”
Well said, Shayna, well said. To all those involved with the publishing of The Sasquatch, thanks for being part of an important dialogue. We will miss you!
While the entire report is a must-read for anyone interested in poverty in Regina, one particular statistic jumps out at me. Check out this quote:
In 2001, the estimated child poverty rate in Canada was 15.6 per cent while that of Saskatchewan was 17.6 per cent. Yet, the poverty rate among First Nations children ages 0-14 living off-reserve in Saskatchewan in 2000 was 55.9 per cent, while the corresponding number for Regina was 61.3 per cent. The incidence of poverty
among Métis children ages 0-14 living off-reserve in Saskatchewan in 2000 was 36 per cent, while the corresponding number for Regina was 45.7 per cent.
Shocking numbers, but I am wondering, has anyone seen more current numbers? If you have, please contact us, or leave a comment below!
Be sure to head over to the Queen City Marathon’s home page to learn more about the 10th Anniversary of the Queen City Marathon! This year’s race is going to be held on September 12, 2010, starting at 8am.
In breaking news, I have decided to run the half marathon. As long as I run it in less than four weeks, I’ll be happy, though I’d badly like to throw down a sub two hour run. It is going to be my first half marathon, so I expect a pretty big learning curve.
Are you going to run at this year’s Queen City Marathon? If so, are you available to help carry me?
Our civic election campaign is in full swing. And, as part of my commitment to both being informed about the issues and to start updating this blog regularly (again), I have decided to start looking at the races which affect me the most.
Just in case you’re a student and you needed a good reason to get angry, or at least spiteful – Rick Mercer gives you a few reasons to get out there and cast your ballot!
On Sunday, August 23rd, the Regina Symphony Orchestra played a concert in Wascana Park, marking the opening of the 2009/10 season. A wonderful event with vendors, great opening acts and scenery, Symphony Under the Sky was a shining example of accessible fun for all ages. More significantly, it was free.
Regina has had a whole host of amazing events this summer, from classical performances to AC/DC. The problem is that it often costs a great deal of money to attend. They are exclusionary when they are supposed to bring people together. While events often have larger corporate or business sponsors, for the first time Regina’s city council stepped up to the plate to the tune of $25,000. Read more »
