Andrew Stevens
@astevens81.bsky.social
Associate Professor at the University of Regina. Runner. Cyclist. Committer of sociology.
The Jamia Masjid in #YQR is hosting a community engagement and feedback survey event outside their building today, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Drop by and say hi! They are asking for input on the call to prayer. citymasjid.ca
Regina City Jamia Masjid - A house of Allah in the heart of Regina downtown
Nestled in the heart of Regina, Saskatchewan, the newly established Regina City Jamia Masjid stands as a beacon of faith, unity, and community. This mosque, with its elegant architecture blending trad...
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How come the usual suspects talking about Charter rights during the Freedom Convoy are now all about curbing religious freedoms? They aren't racist, of course... www.westernstandard.news/opinion/oldc...
OLDCORN: Regina is not Riyadh — time to enforce noise bylaws on mosque loudspeakers
The Islamic call to prayer blasted from four weatherproof horn speakers mounted on all four sides of Regina City Jamia Masjid mosque. The "sound test" lasted roughly three minutes. Mosque representati...
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These separatist leaders will fit right in with Trump's America.
The Globe and Mail@theglobeandmail.com · 3w agoA local loudmouth is held accountable for his social media bullshit. Good. Harper is one of many. I've seen these claims falsely levied against public servants countless times. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Sask. man ordered to pay over $150K for defaming RM administrator on Facebook | CBC News
The former administrator of the RM of Pleasantdale says many people in her profession face daily harassment and she hopes her case sets a precedent. The man who defamed her didn't show up to trial, ci...
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Look, I dressed up for radio, not television. Who knew the producer would need snapshot for social media....
Canadian labour experts sign a letter condemning the assault on union and worker rights in Canada. The op-ed was published in the @theglobeandmail.com today. @saskfedlabour.bsky.social cawls.ca/en/what-cana...
What Canada Needs Is Stronger Unions, Not More Restraints - Canadian Association for Work & Labour Studies
What Canada Needs Is Stronger Unions, Not More Restraints
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I really enjoyed this interview with the IBEW's (Local 2067) Ken Hoste. We talked about coal, the just transition, and worker involvement in energy planning. www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-rank-file-radio-337194890/episode/saskatchewan-teachers-fight-the-right-wing-338030668/
Saskatchewan Teachers Fight the Right Wing Assault on Trans Kids - Rank & File Radio | iHeart
<p>In 2023, the Government of Saskatchewan passed Bill 137 which requires parental consent before a child under age 16 can use a different gender-related name or pronoun. The policy also implemented r...
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Mosque director, M Anisur Rahaman, answering questions during a media scrum today. So much humility. He'll be engaging with the community and welcomed questions about Islam and translating the call to prayer. Members of the faith community were there to support.
As the federal governments is being pressured to apologize for allowing anti-Semitism to exist in Canada, Islamic communities are being threatened with near impunity. Social media threats are full of the worst ignorance, hate, and stupidity I've ever seen. www.cjme.com/2026/06/24/r...
Regina mosque leader seeks dialogue after call to prayer broadcasts draw threats
After threats and criticism followed a new outdoor call to prayer, a Regina mosque leader says he wants conversation, not confrontation. Police say the threats are being investigated.
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City staff bust the bullshit... sorry, the "misinformation" circulating about #YQR electric buses. No system is perfect, but the savings and effectiveness of the new buses are real. @pdcityhall.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmNd...
Regina Transit explains electric buses in Winter. They want more.
YouTube video by John Klein
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Man, capitalism is so innovative and dynamic. In the same edition of the Globe's business section, articles shifted from "banks have more money than they know what to do with to" we need public $$$ to support businesses because they can't secure financing. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Business Brief: Shrinking the valley of death
An upcoming Senate report has some clever ideas for fixing the growth-stage funding gap
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In response to threats and general hate, mosque director, M Anisur Rahaman, responded with a level of humanity I could only hope to achieve. "Just come in and say hi. You're welcome to learn with us." #YQR www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Regina mosque faces threats after launching weekly amplified call to prayer | CBC News
A downtown Regina mosque says it has received threats after beginning a weekly amplified Muslim call to prayer from its rooftop speaker. Police said the permit is based on Regina's noise abatement byl...
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Turns out the youth arrested were being paid to cause fear and anxiety in the community. It wasn't about Israel. It wasn't anti-Semitic. It sure as shit wasn't the IRGC. I wonder who paid them to create such havoc. www.cp24.com/local/toront...
‘Want to create a sense of fear’: Toronto police say young people being hired for targeted shootings over messaging apps
Police say dozens of shootings across the GTA are being carried out in “gun-for-hire” schemes where young people are paid by “bad actors” to shoot at various targets, including synagogues, Jewish scho...
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I feel bad for all of Council and Admin. No one in the room wanted this stadium or a state-backed CFL team. When we talk about homelessness, many are reminded that it's a "provincial responsibility". No one says the same when it comes to the Riders or Mosaic.
PD City Hall (Paul Dechene)@pdcityhall.bsky.social · 2mo agoFroh: I would support letting the CFL know that their rule changes are impacting communities and amateur sport. #yqrcc
Great podcast! The first episode is part of a 7 part series on Labour and AI. Keith Brown talks to us about "Pathways of Resisting AI." open.spotify.com/show/033zzn5...
Rank & File Radio
Podcast · Rank & File Radio · Labour news and journalism from a critical perspective.
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This is the company that will be creating employment opportunities through AI. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Bell Canada parent cutting work force by nearly 700 employees
Reductions will affect BCE employees in various roles across the organization and the country
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In case folks were wondering why Brandt didn't want to buy the stadium. REAL's financial well-being began to collapse almost as soon as the new stadium came on-line. 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.
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A bummer that Constable Duquette didn't show up in court this morning to face charges related to numerous privacy breaches. The Crown seemed unprepared to proceed. Victims and their community allies deserve better. #YQR @pdcityhall.bsky.social openletter.earth/a-call-for-j...
Bedtimes are fascist. Excellent work repealing this kind of oppression.
Dr. Lucky Tran@luckytran.com · 2mo agoBREAKING: Mayor Mamdani just signed an “executive order” to repeal bedtime so NYC kids can watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals!
I heard a Saskatchewan Conservative MP blame Trudeau for stalled oil and gas extraction and exports in our province. The data presents a different picture.
I have absolute confidence that the Canadian government will summon the Israeli ambassador for a firm pat on the back. Let's be honest: most Western governments care more about their relationship with Israel than their own citizens. www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...
Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable,' Carney says | CBC News
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists "abominable," adding that Israel's ambassador will be summoned to Ottawa, after National Security Mini...
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For too long, SaskPower leaders have come across as government bootlickers, not responsible stewards of Saskatchewan's power system and one of our most important Crowns. It's good to see dissenters raising alarms about the government's foolish coal renaissance.
Ian Hanna@ianhanna.bsky.social · 3mo agoA plan Saskpower's own audit committee describes as carrying extreme risk: www.ndpcaucus.sk.ca/leaked_saskp...
Make note that Indigenous leaders and peoples are fighting harder for Canada, for Treaties, and for recognition of the Crown than a significant portion of the Alberta population. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Judge overturns Elections Alberta’s approval of separation referendum petition | CBC News
An Alberta Court of King’s Bench justice has quashed Elections Alberta’s approval of a petition for a referendum on Alberta independence from separatist group Stay Free Alberta.
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I'm willing to risk ICBMs and instead spend this absurd sum of money on social and economic development initiatives, which includes environmental sustainability and a just transition. apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said.
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Not sure what the problem in. People in Regina drive in flooded lanes all the time. Can we recall their licenses?
Forbes@forbes.com · 3mo agoWaymo said it was working on a software update to remedy the issue.
I love the humanity demonstrated by young people interviewed in this story. I also appreciate how a local trash company (and it's trashy following) that facilitated the hate is described simply as right-wing media. Now go see the play at #YQR 's Globe Theatre. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Regina student says racy play at Globe Theatre wasn't too much for Grade 12 students | CBC News
Grade 12 students at a Regina high school were warned the play they were about to see was a little racy and included some sexual content. During the second act, teachers deemed the material too mature...
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Saskatchewan: poison our water, burn our forests, drain our wetlands. Just give us that pump jack and AI data centre.
Polling Canada@canadianpolling.bsky.social · 3mo agoSupport For Economic Growth Over Environmental Protection: National: Economic Growth +22 Alberta: Economic Growth +48 Saskatchewan: Economic Growth +38 Manitoba: Economic Growth +32 Ontario: Economic Growth +26 British Columbia: Economic Growth +18
Who wants to do some good ol' fashion community volunteering? I need some souls to help with waste management for the Cathedral Village Arts Festival (May 18-23). The afternoon of May 23 is most important. Click the link. Lend a hand. #YQR @pdcityhall.bsky.social cvaf.ca/join/volunte...
Volunteer Application « Cathedral Village Arts Festival
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