Colleen Silverthorn

Reporter

Colleen Silverthorn is a journalist for CBC in Regina. Colleen comes from the newspaper world, where she primarily covered politics and business. She has worked in Saskatoon, Regina and London, England. Story ideas? Email [email protected]

Latest from Colleen Silverthorn

Doctors say some Sask. adults need measles booster shots

People born between 1970 and 1996 only received one measles shot and guidelines now say a second one is needed for full immunity.

Early morning explosion at Regina's Co-op Refinery rocks homes, rattles nerves

A refinery spokesperson says all personnel were accounted for and two employees were assessed for minor injuries.

Daycare workers want Sask. government to sign federal funding agreement

Saskatchewan daycare operators say they're frustrated with the province for not yet signing on to extend the $10-a-day child-care deal set to expire next year.

Renowned Saskatchewan sculptor Victor Cicansky dies at 90

Cicansky's colourful ceramic sculptures of garden vegetables and outhouses earned national acclaim.

Sask. snowbirds selling vacation home in Arizona, say they can no longer live in Trump's America

Arizona realtors say they are swamped with Canadians bailing out of the American market.

U of S study pits pea milk against dairy in the fight against osteoporosis

Kinesiology professor are studying the effects of pea milk on osteoporosis in men and women over 50.

Sask. premier says 30-day pause on tariffs good for all of North America

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he was happy to hear that U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods would be paused for 30 days.

Crime, overdose deaths down in Regina last year, according to police

There were fewer murders, car thefts and drug overdose deaths in Regina last year compared with 2023, according to the latest crime stats, something the city's police chief says is partly due to more officers on the streets.

Let it snow: Some Sask. businesses welcome return to normal winter conditions

People who sell snowmobiles, offer dog-sled tours or just generally rely on a good snowpack for their livelihood say this year's frigid temperatures and heavy snowstorms have been great for business.

Regina's newly approved safe consumption already making a difference: staff

People who work with drug users in Regina say a Health Canada approved safe drug consumption site in the city will save lives and help people move on from their addictions.