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Things move quick at Regina City Hall.

The nameplate infront of the Mayor’s chair: already changed.

Mayor Chad Bachynski and all 10 councillors are officially sworn in tonight.

#yqr #yqrcc #Regina #ReginaNews
November 18, 2024 at 11:45 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
@ctvregina asked the city prior to the election about this topic.

Ray Hamilton (1994-2000) was the first BIPOC member of council.

Meaning Victoria & Shobna are the first two women of colour.

#yqr #yqrcc #CivicElection #ElectionNight #Regina #ReginaNews #skpoli
pauldechene.bsky.social Paul Dechene @pauldechene.bsky.social · Nov 14
On the plus side, Flores and Radons ran excellent campaigns, are highly qualified, and I think they may be the first two people of colour on Regina city council. A big leap forward. #yqrcc
November 16, 2024 at 12:21 AM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
LOVE we've been able to highlight a huge accomplishment.

We would all be lucky to be a legend in an industry for this long.

Congrats on 50 years, Wayne

#Regina #Saskatchewan #ReginaNews #SaskatchewanNews

www.ctvnews.ca/regina/video...
Wayne Mantyka celebrating 50 years at CTV Regina
WATCH: Reporting-legend Wayne Mantyka is celebrating five decades at CTV Regina. We reflect on his unceasing commitment to the news and his career so far.
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January 30, 2025 at 12:16 AM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
#yqrcc Mayor and Council official swearing in ceremony is tonight.

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November 18, 2024 at 4:48 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
#yqrcc #regina #yqr #reginanews

Total amendments presented: 42
Total amendments passed: 15
Total amendments WD: 12

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December 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
Amendment success rate, by councillor (thru 2 days):

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Randons 1/2, 1 WD

Zachidniak 2/2

Froh 3/3

Flores (No attempts)

Rashovich 0/5, 2 WD

Bezo 0/1, 1 WD, 1 found OO

Tsiklis 2/13, 1 found OO

Turnbull 2/3

Burton 0/2, 3 WD

Mancinelli (no opportunity)
December 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
If you thought me venturing into sports meant I would not be at City Hall anymore: you thought wrong.

Back at #yqrcc for the first Exec. Comm. meeting of 2025.

#yqr #Regina #ReginaNews
January 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
No time like the present to begin posting stories.

#Regina did something it has never done before: elect a woman of colour to #yqrcc - and residents have sent two women to council this year.

#ReginaNews #skpoli #yqr #cdnpoli #Saskatchewan #SaskatchewanNews

regina.ctvnews.ca/it-s-histori...
'It's historic': For the first time, Regina city council will include 2 women of colour
Regina voters in two wards made history Wednesday night, electing two women of colour to serve on council for the first time in the city's history.
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November 15, 2024 at 11:22 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
#BREAKING Multiple sources tell CTV News Ly Pham, chief of staff to city manager Niki Anderson, has been terminated by the city.

More to come on this shortly, but it is VITAL to note, the firing of any city employee is not one made by council.

#yqr #yqrcc #Regina #ReginaNews
May 1, 2025 at 3:09 AM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
A LOT of people have been asking if, at 38, Chad Bachynski is Regina’s youngest Mayor?

The answer: NO!

The city confirming today Nicholas Darke - Mayor in 1898) was the youngest-elected Mayor at 35.

#yqr #yqrcc #Regina #ReginaNews
November 18, 2024 at 4:48 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
After the province failed to sign into the program prior to the federal government’s deadline: the ministry of housing is working directly with the city to get them the funding.

#yqr #yqrcc #Regina #ReginaNews #skpoli #cdnpoli

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Executive committee moves forward with motion to apply for federal funding to address homeless encampments
Regina's Executive Committee unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to apply for federal funding related to addressing homeless encampments.
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December 5, 2024 at 11:49 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
The motion, put forward by Ward 3 Coun. David Froh, “[directs] administration to bring forward options for the restructuring of REAL that considers the financial sustainability of REAL,” according to the meeting’s agenda.

#YQRcc #Regina #ReginaNews #YQR

www.ctvnews.ca/regina/artic...
Regina city council will debate a motion that could eventually dissolve REAL
A motion to review the Regina Exhibition Association’s (REAL) governance, management and financial oversight will be before city councillors on Wednesday.
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February 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
Here’s who made an impact on the 2026 budget:

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FINAL AMENDMENT SUCCESS RATE, BY COUN. & support they received for each amendment.

Shobna Randons, Ward 5: 3/5, 1 WD (.600)

Total votes for: 24
Total votes against 31
December 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
Here are some storylines to watch as the Riders host the Elks on Friday Night Football:

#SSKvsEDM #Riders #roughriders #ridernews #ridernation #saskatchewan #cfl #cflnews #yqr #reginanews

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Roughriders have shot to regain first place Friday against Elks
A win would give the Roughriders sole possession of the top spot in the division.
www.ctvnews.ca
July 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
#BREAKING

Regina City Council has approved a $122.4M Regina Police budget.

More to come.

#yqr #yqrcc #Regina #ReginaNews #ReginaBudget #Budget2025
March 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
Update:

The city says council will discuss the lease agreement with YQR Distillery at the REAL District.

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donovanjmaess.bsky.social Donovan Maess @donovanjmaess.bsky.social · May 28
#BREAKING

#YQRCC has scheduled a special council meeting for Tuesday June 3.

No agenda has been posted online, yet. City has confirmed to @ctvnewsregina.bsky.social the meeting is legit and more information is expected tomorrow.

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May 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
Upgrades will include the replacement of the artificial turf and the LED video display boards and systems.

#regina #reginanews #yqrcc #riders #ridersnews #cfl

www.ctvnews.ca/regina/artic...
City preparing to pour $8.2M into Mosaic Stadium upgrades in 2027
The City of Regina is readying to pour more than $8 million into the home of the Saskatchewan Roughriders ahead of next year’s Grey Cup.
www.ctvnews.ca
June 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
#BREAKING

Regina city council has approved a mill rate increase of 10.9 per cent.

#yqrcc #Regina #yqr #reginanews

www.ctvnews.ca/regina/artic...
Council approves 10.9% property tax increase
After nearly five full days of hearing from delegates, discussion and debate Regina city council has approved a mill rate increase of 10.9 per cent.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 19, 2025 at 10:07 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
Just two of the 11 #yqrcc members have gone through the process of swearing-in before.

They hope thag experience can be the foundation for a Mayor and Council which has very little.

#Regina #yqr #ReginaNews #Saskatxhewan #skpoli

regina.ctvnews.ca/regina-s-two...
Regina's two returning councillors hope foundation of experience can help build re-envisioned city council
The two re-elected councillors making their return to Henry Baker Hall hope their previous experience can help guide a group which has nine new members.
regina.ctvnews.ca
November 19, 2024 at 7:43 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
According to acting city manager Jim Nicol, it is the highest single-year property tax increase in Regina’s history.

#yqrcc #regina #yqr #reginanews

www.ctvnews.ca/regina/artic...
City council approves record 10.9% property tax increase, 7.82% utility rate hike
According to the city, the approved 10.9 per cent mill rate increase is highest single-year property tax increase in Regina's history.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
Despite indicating his intention to halt the city’s purchase of electric buses, Ward 10 Coun. Clark Bezo’s motion did not even make it to floor as it was deemed out of order.

#yqrcc #regina #yqr #reginanews

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Councillor’s motion to halt EV bus purchases found out of order, tossed out
Earlier this week, Coun. Clark Bezo took to social media saying he planned to introduce the amendment during the course of debate but it was found out of order to the meeting.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
Pham’s dismissal comes after the city announced Anderson was on leave and on the same day council held a special council meeting to name an interim replacement.

#yqr #yqrcc #Regina #ReginaNews #skpoli #Saskatchewan
May 1, 2025 at 3:11 AM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
I've been correcred:

Pat Fiacco was also 38 when first elected, meaning there has been 3 #Regina Mayors elected since 1903.

#yqrcc #yqr #ReginaNews #skpoli
November 18, 2024 at 5:51 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
Jason Mancinelli, Ward 9: 1/3 (.333)

Total votes for: 10
Total votes against: 22

#yqrcc #yqr #regina #reginanews

Maybe tomorrow I’ll look at who voted for which amendments that passed & failed.

TBD.
December 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
donovanjmaess.bsky.social
Regina needs more homes to house its growing population, nearly 57,000 in 25 years to be exact, according to a new report.

#YQRcc #yqr #Regina #ReginaNews #Saskatchewan #SaskatchewanNews

www.ctvnews.ca/regina/artic...
‘No market for 2,000 sq. foot homes’: Regina’s daunting housing needs presented to new councillors
Regina needs more homes to house its growing population, nearly 57,000 in 25 years to be exact, according to a new report.
www.ctvnews.ca
January 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM