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Inside the Sask. legislative building dome construction

Inside the Sask. legislative building dome construction

Global News — There's a little less beauty and a little more construction at Saskatchewan's historic legislative building lately. A $15-million dollar facelift of the iconic dome has left it hidden from the public - covered by a white, vinyl structure.
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How would you improve parking & safety around Regina's hospitals?

How would you improve parking & safety around Regina's hospitals?

Global News — Karly Simpson's memories of a 'close call' as she left Regina General Hospital began flooding back this week. "I wasn't going to be running away, I wasn't going to be fighting back," she said, recalling the night a few years ago. "With four people (approaching), I would have never won."
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Nurse attacked while leaving Regina General Hospital

Nurse attacked while leaving Regina General Hospital

Global News — It was late Wednesday night when Jennifer LeGard left her shift as a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Regina General Hospital. Walking to her car, LeGard said a man shouted and followed her. Then he turned violent.
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Lee Bonneau, one year later: what's changed?

Lee Bonneau, one year later: what's changed?

Global News — One year since the pain and the unthinkable. "Our community is in mourning," Chief Sheldon Taypotat said in the days after Lee Bonneau, 6, was found brutally beaten to death outside a Kahkewistahaw First Nation recreation centre. It was later learned the person responsible was a child himself, just a few years older than Bonneau.
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New Sask. gas modules to use same network as smart meters

New Sask. gas modules to use same network as smart meters

Global News — They're the lesser-known aspect of Saskatchewan's push to automated gas and electrical readings, but SaskEnergy's new gas modules draw several comparisons to the to the disastrous smart meters that are slated to be removed. The 85,000 modules already installed use some of the same technology as the smart meters connected to nine fires in the province.
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Weighing the pros and cons of private liquor stores

Weighing the pros and cons of private liquor stores

Global News — To privatize, or not? That's the question facing the government, as Premier Brad Wall and Opposition leader Cam Broten go shot-for-shot over Saskatchewan liquor stores. Discussion about who sells alcohol in the province has heated up in recent weeks and it may just become an election issue in 2016.
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Big business of junior hockey

Big business of junior hockey

Global News — The junior hockey fan experience is all about the sights and sounds of game night. But the goals on the ice begin with moves in the board room.
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Warm weather brings splash hazards

Warm weather brings splash hazards

Global News — The sun is shining and the snow is melting - a perfect day for a stroll. Until the dreaded splash. You're not immune to it - whether a dog walker or even a Global News journalist reporting from the side of a road - at this time of year, every puddle near a roadway brings pedestrians the danger of being sprayed. So we did a test to see if drivers will slow down for a puddle at a bus stop. It's safe to say, not many did.
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Sex offender support program in limbo

Sex offender support program in limbo

Global News — He's an open book now, but it took some time to get there. "My first offense was illegal use of firearms and raping a 68-year old woman," said Tom, a registered sex offender living in Regina. Tom has spent 34 years in prison. His long list of crimes also includes armed robberies and aggravated sexual assault.
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Patriotic or unproductive? Hockey fans choose Canada/U.S. semifinal over work

Patriotic or unproductive? Hockey fans choose Canada/U.S. semifinal over work

Global News — With every save and every chance for Canada, there was no doubt, work took a back seat to hockey on Friday.
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Saying 'bye' to Buy The Book

Saying 'bye' to Buy The Book

Global News — There's no shortage of books. Some vintage magazines and records, too, including a unique Beatles album from 1978 that was pressed on marble grey vinyl. Throw in rare sports collectibles, and Buy The Book on 13th Ave. in Regina's Cathedral district has something for everyone.
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Regina woman's attempt at tea with the Queen

Regina woman's attempt at tea with the Queen

Global News — Vicky Kangles has the tea set ready. Her Majesty's seat is picked out too. But Kangles isn't just an enthusiastic monarchist. She has an agenda.
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UPDATED: Does Saskatchewan need a seniors advocate?

UPDATED: Does Saskatchewan need a seniors advocate?

Global News — A lawyer specializing in seniors issues says Saskatchewan lags 10 to 15 years behind other provinces on issues in seniors care.
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Ombudsman to investigate senior neglect case

Ombudsman to investigate senior neglect case

Global News — There are renewed calls for minimum standards in senior care, following a Saskatchewan family's horrific story of neglect in a Regina care home.
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City, province at odds over new school site

City, province at odds over new school site

Global News — It's still three years until an empty field in northwest Regina will be home to a joint-use school. Regina city council is already taking steps to provide road and sewer service to the site in the future development called Skywood, but it's happening years ahead of schedule - at a price of $6 million.
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Smart meter saga: a comprehensive timeline

Smart meter saga: a comprehensive timeline

Global News — From installation to a massive recall following several fires, the narrative of SaskPower smart meters heated up in the second half of 2014.
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Future mayor? Regina teen has sights set on city hall

Future mayor? Regina teen has sights set on city hall

Global News — Full of zoning bylaws and talk of developing new neighbourhoods, Regina city council tackles another meeting agenda. The size of audience depends on the night's hot topic - and one young watchful eye in council chambers has become a regular.
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Sask. government urged to scrap P3 model

Sask. government urged to scrap P3 model

Global News — From highways to schools: increasingly, Saskatchewan is partnering with the private sector to build them. That method, called a public-private partnership (P3), is under fire following a damning report from Ontario's auditor general, Bonnie Lysyk.
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Seniors care issues dominate fall sitting

Seniors care issues dominate fall sitting

Global News — Saskatchewan's fall legislative sitting wrapped up with the government again forced to defend the state of long term care. Nearly every day of the final two weeks, a family went public with allegations of under-staffing and neglect at seniors living facilities across the province.
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