The fourth annual Hearts in the Park event was held in Victoria Park, raising awareness of the effects of violence in communities. Rod McKendrick, a retired interpersonal violence specialist, said having an event that raises awareness highlights what is being done and what needs to be done. “It’s important because it really shows that there […]
Across Canada, violence towards transit workers has been increasing, including in the City of Regina. Darcy Kluge, the President of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 588, said they are aware of 10 incidents involving transit workers in 2023. Kluge said that improved safety and workers must be prioritized. “Things like increased enforcement, better education and working […]
The Government of Canada is investing $390 million, including over $20 million in Saskatchewan, in programs to help stop gun crime and gang violence before it starts. The money will be provided over the next five years to provinces and territories to support various initiatives, including support for law enforcement and prevention programs. Saskatchewan is […]
Transit workers across the country have seen an increase in violent attacks both towards them and on transit, a trend that concerns the union that represents the City of Regina’s transit workers. Darcy Kluge, the President of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 588, said that transit should be safe for workers and passengers. “Our members are […]
Saskatchewan says it wants to suspend government benefits to violent offenders who have warrants out for their arrest. The Saskatchewan Party government introduced legislation today that would cut off people’s provincial benefits if they have an active warrant, or make them ineligible. Public Safety Minister Christine Tell says the bill is in response to the mass stabbings in […]
A denied meeting has a union representing support workers at Regina schools disappointed . CUPE Local 3766 says it asked the Regina Public School Board for a meeting to go over high levels of violence members are facing at work. According to CUPE, over 50 percent of Local 3766 education support workers in Regina participated […]
The NDP is raising concern about growing violence in Saskatchewan classrooms. Opposition critic Carla Beck says nearly half of elementary students say they have been physically assaulted at least once in school and urgent action is needed. She adds 40 percent of education support workers have experienced some violence in school and demanded action. […]
The NDP is calling on the SaskParty government to resolve a crisis in Saskatchewan classrooms. Opposition leader Ryan Meili says overcrowded classrooms affect the quality of education and create unsafe conditions for students. Meili says overcrowded classrooms are seeing more violence and a lower quality of education. Premier Scott Moe says the SaskParty government […]
