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CBC
7 days ago
- Science
- CBC
Using tree rings to discover the history of drought in southwest Sask.
David Sauchyn, a professor and director of the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative at the University of Regina, is leading a project using tree rings to explore the history of drought in southwest Saskatchewan. He joined The Morning Edition to discuss what the findings could tell us about the future of drought in the province.
CBC
22-07-2025
- Health
- CBC
How discarded needle data and pop-up STI testing could reduce Sask.'s infection rates
Social Sharing A new research project in Regina is using geo-data on discarded needles around the city and pop-up testing sites for sexually-transmitted infections to improve health-care access and reduce Saskatchewan's high rates of HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis. The project is a partnership between AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan (APSS) and the University of Regina. The team said the project is the first of its kind in Canada and on Monday they invited media to a mock pop-up testing event to see how it works. "We are creating maps based on discarded needles, and where there is open drug use and public drug use, and bringing the type of care people need directly to them," said Heather House, a U of R research assistant involved in the project. "This is bringing care into the community and meeting people where they're at." The project takes data from APSS's website where people can submit reports about discarded needles found in Regina. Since 2021, APSS volunteers have collected more than 38,000 discarded needles. The geo-data helps researchers determine where the pop-up testing sites could be most effective. The pop-ups will appear in parks, parking lots and at agencies that help vulnerable populations. Saskatchewan had the worst rate of HIV infections in Canada in 2023, according to a 2024 Public Health Agency of Canada report. The 2023 infection rate was 19.4 per 100,000 people, more than three times the national rate of 6.1 per 100,000. The province also has some of the country's highest rates of hepatitis C and syphilis. Some people are reluctant to seek health care on their own because of discrimination or stigma associated with drug use, APSS executive director Shiny Mary Varghese said, adding that the project hopes to find out if these rapid-response interventions are effective in reducing STI infection rates. "It's a little difficult to reach out to people if we are not accessible, so if we go out to people then there are more chances that people are more willing to get tested," Varghese said. A Regina study wants to reduce Saskatchewan's nation-leading rates of HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis 5 hours ago A Regina project called 3 Infections, 1 Fight is setting up a first-of-its-kind study in Canada. People can also connect with community supports for sexual health and drug use. The research team includes people like Jason Littleford, who know what users are going through. "Thinking back to when I was in that position, talking with somebody that had experience or knew what they were talking about would make things a lot easier," said Littleford, a peer navigator with the project.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Wascana Centre unveils new master plan for area's future
WATCH: Regina's Wascana Centre has unveiled the final draft of a master plan for its future. Wayne Mantyka has the details. The Wascana Centre, home to the Saskatchewan Legislative Building and the University of Regina, has unveiled a master plan that showcases its future. The area has long been recognized as the heart of Regina and has gradually evolved over the decades. The latest change is to the shoreline near the legislative building with new pathways and additional benches. A new master plan is released every 10 years. 'Things that we are going to be working on is continuing to invest in the pathways system, renewing our picnic sites, renewing our washrooms and then we also have an example of if we were to do a seasonal lane closure,' Jenna Schroeder, executive director of the Provincial Capital Commission said. The final draft of the 2025 Wascana Centre Master Plan can be seen on the centre's website. 'Anybody can take a look, they can download the draft and email your feedback,' Schroeder said. Wascana Centre Master Plan Wascana Park was founded in 1912 and was incorporated into Wascana Centre 50 years later. The latest master plan is aiming to ensure the area remains one of Regina's most cherished places to visit. Nick and Barn Eugelmi are a prime example of how many people have enjoyed the centre for decades. They come to the legislative building's flower garden every year on Barb's birthday. 'We love nature, especially flowers and things like that and here is an ideal thing,' Nick Eugelmi said. The two have many happy memories together from over the decades at Wascana Centre. 'We took our children here into the park for walking and looking around and things like that,' Barb Eugelmi said.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- Science
- CTV News
University of Regina welcomes global carbon capture and storage event
The University of Regina hosted its 17th iteration of its Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Summer School. (Jacob Carr/CTV News). The International Carbon Capture and Storage Knowledge Centre, along with the University of Regina, are in the midst of hosting a weeklong program bringing together students and presenters from all around the world. Organizers of the event say that the presenters talk about current and future carbon capture technologies, economics, policies and regulations. On the student side, the event had over 200 applicants this year, of which, 50 were chosen to partake. 'We've got 50 students from 31 countries here,' explained Tim Dixon, director and general manager of the International Energy Agency Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme. 'They form teams, and they collaborate, and on the last day they have to present their results. It's actually a competition; we give an award for the best group presentation. As well as getting the knowledge on CCS for themselves, it also forms their professional peer groups that will go with them for the rest of their careers.' 2025 marks the 17th iteration of the CCS Summer School, which after the completion of this week, will have over 800 alumni.
CBC
08-07-2025
- Science
- CBC
Sask. researchers discover how T. Rex might have healed from injuries
Researchers from the University of Regina have been studying a fracture in a rib fossil from the province's famous Scotty the Tyrannosaurus rex to explore how dinosaurs healed after an injury.
