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3 hours ago
- CBC
U of R evicts students' union from campus spaces
Social Sharing The University of Regina has evicted the University of Regina Students' Union (URSU) from campus. "As a result of the University's loss of confidence in URSU's ability to serve and represent students, additional steps have been taken heading into fall," U of R president Jeff Keshen said in a statement posted Friday afternoon on Facebook. "Effective immediately, the university has terminated its main lease agreements with URSU, meaning URSU leadership is required to vacate the office and commercial space it occupies on campus." URSU occupied office space on the second floor of the Riddell Centre. It was also responsible for running the multi-purpose room and the Lazy Owl bar and restaurant. Keshen said The Lazy Owl will remain closed until further notice and bookings for the multi-purpose room will now be handled by the university's hospitality services team. On Friday, URSU members arrived at their office to see an eviction notice and changed locks. URSU general manager Aoun E. Muhammad said the university's decision will have a big ripple effect. "In the end, our students will be unemployed. We will be closing down [the] union as well. But eventually, students are getting affected," Muhammad said in an interview. "I am afraid that students will not have representation on campuses at all, no one will be elected. If they start something, it will be appointed or hired. And hired by who? I don't know, most probably by the people who are doing this right now." The lawyer representing the students' union said it has not official comment at this time. Keshan said current tenants — including Extreme Pita, Gong Cha, Campus Dentist, the Carillon, the Women's Centre, UR Pride, the Regina Public Interest Research Group (RPIRG), Engineers Without Borders and the World University Service of Canada — will continue business as usual. Michelle Hood, outreach and events co-ordinator with the RPIRG, said her group doesn't work directly with URSU beyond receiving funds. "We've been able to manage because we've been saving," she said. Hood said she would like to see some sort of student representation in administration. "Our main concern is student voices. This is a student campus. We are the main part of this place. There needs to be representation," Hood said. Hood worries that without an elected students' union, decisions like U-Pass fees could be made without student oversight. "If they took over U-Pass, they could raise it without any concern," she said. Saga continues The U of R cut off student levies to URSU back in January, saying it had spent the previous year trying to work with the students' union's board and management to address its financial troubles, but was unable to do so. URSU's financial report found that during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, it had posted revenue of $8.9 million and expenses of $10.2 million, leaving the organization in a deficit position of approximately $1.3 million. On April 2, Keshen said the university had "lost confidence" in URSU serving and representing students, and was terminating its fee agreement with the union starting Aug. 31. In response, URSU launched a lawsuit against the university. URSU was hoping to get the university to release fees collected from students and stick with the existing fee agreement. That effort stalled last week, when a Court of King's Bench judge in Regina dismissed the student union's request. U of R says essential student services will carry on The U of R confirmed it will not release fall semester funding to URSU, but said it has measures in place to keep core student services, like health and dental coverage and the U-Pass transit program, active. "The University will also ensure the flow of funds to student groups and associations that rely on student fees for their ongoing operations," Keshen said in a statement. URSU historically allocated funds to numerous student groups and associations. The university said it will make sure organizations that depend on student fees "for their ongoing operations" continue to receive them. "The university remains committed to collaborating with student leaders who uphold good governance and strong financial practices in the best interests of students," Keshen said. "We encourage students to step up, get involved, and help build an effective, accountable student representative body."
CTV News
3 hours ago
- CTV News
Transit Windsor expands service with 20,000 hours, more coverage
Transit Windsor is announced major service changes, as part of the council-approved 2025 Transit Windsor Service Plan. Transit Windsor is announced major service changes, as part of the council-approved 2025 Transit Windsor Service Plan. The changes are effective Aug. 31. It includes the addition of 20,000 new service hours, increased frequency and expanded coverage across several high-demand routes. Key service changes include: Launching new service routes to expand network coverage Route 250 (Rhodes/Twin Oaks/ NextStar Industrial) Route 315 (formerly Parent 14) – Route extension Route 205 (formerly Dougall 6) – Route extension Enhancing and renaming service routes to improve reliability and efficiency Route 240 (formerly South Windsor 7) Route 135 (formerly Walkerville 8) The name changes better align with industry principles and best practices observed across other transit systems, ensuring continuity and ease of use for out-of-town visitors. Introducing Sunday service on Route 240 (formerly South Windsor 7) Route 315 (formerly Parent 14) Reducing wait times on Saturdays and Sundays Route 240 (formerly South Windsor 7) – Increased frequency from every 50 minutes to every 30 minutes on Saturdays Route 205 (formerly Dougall 6) – Increased frequency from every 40-to-70 minutes to every 30-to-45 minutes on the weekends Route 135 (formerly Walkerville 8) – Increased frequency from every 70 minutes to every 40 minutes during weekday evenings and weekends Reducing wait times across high-demand corridors on weekdays Route 205 (formerly Dougall 6) – Weekday frequency increased to every 30 minutes with 15-minute service during a.m. and p.m. peak periods Route 135 (formerly Walkerville 8) – Weekday frequency increased to every 20 minutes, previously every 40 minutes Route 315 (formerly Parent 14) – Weekday frequency increased to every 40 minutes, previously every 60-to-70 minutes. Extended service hours added Route 115 (formerly Dominion 5) – Peak weekday frequency increased to every 10-to-15 minutes, previously every 20 minutes Transit also will added 8 permanent full-time driver positions. Introducing new colour-coded numbering route categories to help riders quickly identify route types: Blue – Primary Routes (100 series): Major city-to-city corridors on arterial roads, forming the core transit network. Purple – Secondary Routes (200 series): Connect areas between primary routes, with multiple transfer points. Green – Local Routes (300 series): Connect neighbourhood residents to key destinations to transfer to primary routes. Orange – Express Routes (400 and 500 series): Limited stops for faster travel along major roads. Uses roads with higher speeds to travel across the city. Black – Regional Routes: Service to neighbouring communities. New fully reflective bus stop signage will be installed for simpler navigation. The signs will feature Transit Windsor's new colour-coded route category system, which introduces route name changes using both colours and categories. Open Houses Transit Windsor will host a series of open houses at the Windsor International Transit Terminal, located at 300 Chatham Street West in Windsor to inform riders about upcoming service changes: August 14 and 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. August 19 and 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Transit Windsor encourages all riders to visit for the full details on service changes and to explore the Interactive Map.
CBC
5 hours ago
- CBC
Indians protest Trump's tariff threats
Indian workers, farmers and students across the country staged protests against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats on Wednesday. Trump has vowed to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods on Aug. 27, which would raise duties on some exports to as high as 50 per cent.
