Alexander Quon

Reporter

Alexander Quon has been a reporter with CBC Saskatchewan since 2021 and is happy to be back working in his hometown of Regina after half a decade in Atlantic Canada. He has previously worked with the CBC News investigative unit in Nova Scotia and Global News in Halifax. Alexander specializes in municipal political coverage and data-reporting. He can be reached at: [email protected].

Latest from Alexander Quon

City of Regina staff recommend Scarth Street Mall remain pedestrian-only

The City of Regina has released a proposed vision for the future of Scarth Street Mall, and it doesn't include cars. 

NDP says Sask. Party must be transparent about lobbying campaign in Viterra purchase

Saskatchewan's Official Opposition says the provincial government must be transparent about lobbying efforts around the acquisition of the grain-handling business Viterra by U.S.-based Bunge Ltd. 

City of Regina goes back to drawing board on composting facility

The decision to re-issue a tender for the construction of a composting facility comes after a vote by the Rural Municipality of Edenwold that ended plans to construct a facility in the RM.

Sask. breached privacy by mailing 415 tax slips to wrong people: commissioner

Saskatchewan's Ministry of Advanced Education mailed out 415 tax slips to the wrong people, according to the office of the province's information and privacy commissioner.

Sask. premier calls for immediate federal election after Trudeau's resignation announcement

Trudeau announced Monday morning that he will resign once the Liberal Party has chosen a successor. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon also agreed to prorogue Parliament until March 24.

Former councillor unsuccessful in bid for RM of Sherwood to cover $300K in legal costs

Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal has rejected Tim Probe's claim that the RM was obliged to pay his legal fees.

Regina's first supervised consumption site approved by Health Canada

The Nēwo-Yōtina Friendship Centre, located on 11th Avenue, announced the approval in a post on social media earlier this week. 

Property owners in Saskatchewan will soon begin receiving the latest value assessments of their holdings

Property owners in Saskatchewan will soon begin receiving the latest assessments of the value of their holdings.
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Regina's mayor looks to make roads and pipes 'exciting' to get residents' buy-in on infrastructure projects

After an upset of incumbent Sandra Masters, Mayor Chad Bachynski is ready to lead the city and a rookie-filled council.

Trinity Lutheran Church to hold final mass on Christmas Eve after 118 years of worship

The congregation at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church will come together for a final time on Christmas Eve.