Regina taxi fares increase
By Andrew ShepherdIt’s about to cost more to take a cab in Regina.City council passed a 3.8 per cent fare increase which will take effect March 25.That works out to be an extra $1.10 for each 10 km but...
View ArticleTaxi passengers react to Regina fare increase
By Kevin MartelCab fares are on the way up in Regina, which at a quick glance will make the Queen City among the highest in western Canada when it comes to taxi prices.But don’t let that fool you.A...
View ArticleUniversity of Regina students say yes to U-Pass
By CJME staffStudents at the University of Regina have said yes to having a universal bus pass.Voting started on Monday on a referendum to see if students would prefer to have a $70 to $90 bus pass...
View ArticleU of R students have mixed feelings on universal bus pass
By Adriana ChristiansonUniversity of Regina students have said yes to a univeral bus pass but even after the vote, opinions are still split. Students who take the bus are generally in favour of a...
View ArticleRegina looking at taxi loading zone for Hamilton Street
By Adriana ChristiansonThe City of Regina will review the idea of putting in a taxi loading zone on Hamilton Street after a Facebook post about parking enforcement was shared by hundreds of people. The...
View ArticlePreparations underway for University Bridge closure on Sunday
By Trelle KolojayThe City of Bridges will be down a bridge starting this weekend. A major construction project to replace the surface of the bridge will close it to regular traffic on Sunday, May 3...
View ArticleRegina's new civic pension plan given extension
By CJME staffThe implementation of Regina’s new civic pension plan is taking longer than expected.On Monday night, Regina city council approved an extension for implementing changes to the civic...
View Article10-vehicle crash on Circle Drive backs up traffic for hours
By CKOM NewsA 10-vehicle pileup on Saskatoon’s Circle Drive caused rush-hour traffic to grind to a halt Wednesday.Saskatoon police said the crash happened at about 6:15 p.m. in the eastbound lanes, not...
View ArticleUniversity Bridge closed all weekend
By CKOM NewsSaskatoon weekend commuters who rely on their bus to cross the University Bridge will have to plan a little extra time into their trip as the bridge shuts down completely for the...
View Article2 Regina teens face 50 charges for graffiti
By Alec SalloumTwo Regina teen boys have been charged with 50 counts of graffiti-related mischief.The charges against the teens, both 17, come after an investigation into recurring tags in the...
View ArticleCrash at Fishing Lake First Nation sends 2 to hospital
By Alex DockingA crash involving a police vehicle on the Fishing Lake First Nation sent two men to hospital. The RCMP said it happened around 6 a.m. on Saturday. An RCMP Chevy Tahoe SUV crashed with a...
View ArticleSemi rollover near Carlyle closes Highway 13
By Lisa SchickA few kilometres of Highway 13 were closed on Saturday afternoon after a semi rolled while carrying dangerous goods. RCMP officers were on scene around noon, and traffic in both...
View ArticleMotorcycle versus car crash near Whitewood sends 2 to hospital
By Lisa SchickTwo people had to be taken to hospital Friday afternoon after a crash between a motorcycle and a Toyota Camry. According to RCMP it happened at the intersection of Highway 9 and Highway 1...
View ArticleSaskatoon's University Bridge open to traffic
By CKOM NewsAfter months of traffic headaches, Saskatoon’s University Bridge will reopen to all vehicles on Tuesday. There is currently one lane open. The bridge will official open to drivers after the...
View ArticleSask. NDP raise concerns over Regina Bypass Project
By Kevin MartelThe provincial opposition has its doubts on the Regina Bypass Project route and is asking the SaskParty to put a pause on the largest transportation infrastructure project in...
View ArticleCity of Regina's executive committee gives U-Pass the green light
By Kevin MartelAfter getting support from students, a universal bus pass for those who attend the University of Regina is now getting the nod from the city.The executive committee — which is made up...
View ArticleTransit union ‘optimistic’ a year after lockout
By Brent BoskerExactly one year ago, thousands of Saskatoon Transit users were left scrambling for a new ride when bus service came to a screeching halt.The city's transit lockout would drag on for...
View ArticleCity websites to experience weekend down time for maintenance
By CKOM NewsTransit Phone & Go, leisure centre, and select business sections of the City of Saskatoon website may experience temporary interruptions over the weekend because of planned...
View ArticleRegina transit using stop announcements for visually impaired riders
By Lisa SchickCome January, bus riders in Regina will hear some new sounds on their routes.Regina Transit is implementing audible stop announcements, where a voice announces the stop and cross street...
View ArticleCity reveals price tag of illegal transit lockout
By CKOM NewsThe City of Saskatoon is set to pay damages stemming from the 2014 transit lockout. In October 2014, the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board found that a two-week portion of the lockout...
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