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Get ready for Saskatoon Berries VS Regina Red Sox May 31st
Regina Watch It's Jersey Day! Mike Ciona is #OnTheGo at NextGen Patch Cairns Field getting all the tees on Saskatoon Berries home opener against Regina May 31st.
CTV News
2 hours ago
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- CTV News
Death investigation launched after Regina police find man's body near Marshall Crescent
Regina Police Service Headquarters can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) Regina police have launched a death investigation after a man's body was found near Marshall Crescent early Friday morning. Officers were called to the scene around 2 a.m., upon arrival they located the body of a deceased man, a Regina police news release said. The area was secured and police's major crimes and forensic identification units responded to the scene. Regina police said the man's name will not be released at this time, adding there are no further details with the investigation still in its early stages. Anyone with more information is asked to call Regina police or Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
3 hours ago
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No injuries in Pasqua Street house fire
Regina Fire says no one was hurt in a house fire on Pasqua Street Thursday night. Crews were called to the home on the 4600 block of Pasqua Street shortly after 10 p.m. The fire was contained to the kitchen on the home's main floor, a social media post from Regina Fire said. All searches of the home have been completed and the fire is now under investigation.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
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FCC Capital announces $2 billion investment into ag and food innovation
REGINA, SK, May 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has committed to invest $2 billion by 2030 to advance agtech innovation in Canada's agriculture and food industry. This will direct more investment into innovative devices, instrumentation, research, and methodologies designed to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. The funds will come from the organization's new investment arm, FCC Capital, a group offering capital solutions that catalyze the broader investing ecosystem and bolster growth. Launched in 2024, FCC Capital delivers an expanded offering of capital solutions to companies across the entire ag and food value chain, including investment funds and direct equity capital dispersed from pre-seed stage to growth-driven late-stage companies. In its inaugural year, it built a foundation by closing nine direct investment deals totaling $170 million, investing in three new funds, and adding a new business accelerator to its portfolio. "Canada's economic future requires an agriculture and food industry leading the world in innovation and productivity. However, until now, investment dollars have been scarce and have not scaled to meet the increasingly sophisticated needs of the sector. Through this investment, FCC is delivering on its commitment to be a catalyst and support innovation and productivity in one of Canada's most important and investable sectors," says Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO. This announcement comes at a time when various sources are showing that annual venture capital investment into Canada's agtech sector is lagging. In 2023, Canada's venture capital investments in the sector were cited at approximately $270 million, 10 times below the United States when adjusted for population. This low level of investment puts Canada at a strategic disadvantage. At the same time, Japan and the European Union have been demonstrating increased investments in agtech. The formal announcement was made by Darren Baccus, executive vice-president, agri-food, alliances and FCC Capital, during the Invest Canada 2025 Conference, an event run by the Canada Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. "With this $2 billion allocation, FCC will continue its long history of supporting and partnering with the Canadian ag and food industry to offer greater security and sustainability in a highly competitive global market," said Baccus. "At FCC, we're uniquely positioned to provide catalytic capital and work with stakeholders to source compelling investment opportunities. We are confident that our investment commitment to the industry will 'crowd in' capital to amplify the economic impact." About FCCFCC is proud to be 100 per cent invested in Canadian agriculture and food. The organization's employees are committed to the long-standing success of those who produce and process Canadian food. FCC provides flexible financing and capital solutions, while creating value through data, knowledge, relationships and expertise. FCC offers a complement of financial and non-financial products and services designed to support the complex and evolving needs of the industry. As a commercial Crown corporation, FCC is a stable partner that reinvests profits back into the industry and communities it serves. For more information, visit SOURCE Farm Credit Canada View original content to download multimedia:
CTV News
15 hours ago
- Business
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Skills Canada National Competition takes place in Regina, enticing next generation of workers
The National Skills Trade Convention took place at the Real District in Regina on Thursday. (Damian Smith / CTV News) It was a big day for the skilled trades job sector on Thursday, as the National Skills Trade Convention took place at the Real District. Five hundred Canadians representing the 10 provinces and three territories made their way to compete in more than 40 skilled trades areas to be named best in the country. 'People probably know these common ones as occupations, such as a carpenter, a plumber, an electrician,' Skills Canada CEO Shaun Thorson said. 'But we also have a lot from the transportation sector, automotive service, car painting, and aircraft maintenance.' About 30 years old, this is the first time that the event has been hosted in Regina. Skills Canada is looking to market some of the best tradespeople from around the country, hoping to entice the future generations. According to Employment and Social Development Canada, about 700,000 of the four million Canadians who work in the trades are set to retire by the end of the decade. 'As you know, we have our journey, people in our trades, people phasing out and retiring,' said Alora Heinrich, the Youth Program Manager at Saskatchewan Apprenticeship. 'They're understanding that there's a big space open for a lot of them to enter into the trades.' 'So, we see a lot of youth becoming more interested and more encouraged and finding their passion in terms of that type of career,' she added. Some say there is still work to be done to encourage more youth to start their career in the skilled trades. 'There are still some challenges in trying to get to try and get people and engage young people in skilled trades,' Thorson said. 'Still, many of them are not aware of the opportunities that are available.' 'Ultimately we're trying to encourage all sorts of demographics that they're welcome and encouraged to join the trades because we are really, really pointing out that it's [a] necessary component in our day-to-day world and in our society,' Heinrich said. The second day will continue Friday from 9 p.m. to 5 p.m., with the closing ceremonies taking place on Saturday morning.
