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CTV News
01-08-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Judge dismisses students' union injunction application against University of Regina
A judge has dismissed an injunction application filed by the University of Regina Students' Union (URSU) against the University of Regina (U of R). The union filed the lawsuit against the U of R for withholding fees and terminating their fee collection agreement in April after it was announced the university would terminate URSU's collection agreement effective Aug. 31, citing concerns with URSU's 2024 audited financial statement. 'For more than a year and a half, the University raised concerns regarding URSU's unsustainable financial position and has tried to engage constructively with URSU leadership, offering financial and governance assistance,' U of R President Jeff Keshen said in a statement posted to social media Friday. 'Unfortunately, URSU did not take the steps recommended by the University to improve and address these matters. The external audit of URSU's 2024 financial statements identified significant uncertainty regarding the organization's ongoing sustainability,' he added. Through its injunction application, URSU sought to compel the University to release the Winter 2025 student fees, and continue collecting and transferring fees to URSU indefinitely. 'The court determined the university established a real risk URSU would not properly allocate student funds if the university were ordered to transfer the withheld student fees to URSU as a lump sum payment,' according to the U of R's post. 'And the payment protocol was, 'a measured and practical method to ensure that URSU applies fees collected from students to legitimate expenses.' The court also held that compelling the University to continue to collect fees from students on URSU's behalf in the present circumstances would be irresponsible and unfair to students. 'While we are naturally disappointed with the outcome, we respect the court's reasoning and appreciate the clarity it has provided regarding the payment protocol,' a spokesperson for URSU said in a response to CTV News. URSU representatives added it does not intend to escalate the matter through further litigation. 'We are focused on working collaboratively with the University of Regina to find long-term, sustainable solutions that support the interests of our student body,' the statement said. We recognize the importance of financial accountability and governance, and we are committed to improving internal systems to restore confidence and stability.' The university is assuring students they remain committed to keeping core student services in place, including health and dental benefits, UPass, and support of student societies continue into the Fall without disruption. Updated information, along with FAQs, will be shared in the next couple of weeks. 'The university also remains committed to working in good faith with student leadership that demonstrates a commitment to good governance and sound financial management in the best interest of students,' Keshen said. 'We encourage University of Regina students to get involved to make the changes necessary to result in an effective and accountable student representative organization.' 'We are hopeful through continued dialogue and cooperation, we can move forward in a constructive way that benefits both the University and the students we serve,' URSU added. - With files from Caitlin Brezinski and Wayne Mantyka
CTV News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
‘Very proud': University of Regina Cougars' women's basketball coach stepping down after 19 seasons
University of Regina women's basketball coach Dave Taylor is stepping down, the school announced Thursday. (Source: University of Regina Cougars) After 19 seasons as head coach of the University of Regina (U of R) women's basketball team, Dave Taylor will be stepping down from the program prior to the 2025-26 season, the school announced Thursday. 'It was a very hard decision to leave the U of R,' Taylor said in a press release. 'My time has been filled with great memories of the people, the games, the fan support and the day-to-day enjoyment of the job.' 'The program is in a great place and I feel the time is right to leave. I am very proud of the run of success,' he added. Taylor had been the coach of the Cougars since the 2006-07 season and amassed a program-high 280 regular-season wins in his career. He led the Cougars to two Canada West titles (2013, 2018) and nine national tournament appearances, including trips to the national championship game in 2008, 2009 and 2013. The Cougars saw a great deal of individual successes on the national level under Taylor's leadership as well, including three U SPORTS First-Team All-Canadians, six second-team All-Canadians, and two U SPORTS Rookie of the Year award winners during his time. The team never failed to qualify for the conference playoffs under Taylor, who is a two-time winner of both the national and Canada West Coach of the Year awards (2011-12, 2022-23). 61 of the Cougars' 111 all-time playoff victories came with Taylor at the helm, and his .757 regular-season win percentage and .656 playoff mark are both tops in program history. His 482 wins against U SPORTS opponents ranks 10th all-time in U SPORTS women's basketball history and he leaves with the fourth-most playoff wins of all-time. 'Dave is truly a Regina basketball legend,' U of R Director of Sport, Community Engagement & Athlete Development Lisa Robertson said. 'Throughout his incredible career, he led the Cougars to heights that few programs ever reach, consistently keeping them among the nation's best and making them a powerhouse in the highly-competitive Canada West conference.' 'His teams brought our community together, filling the gym during thrilling playoff runs and unforgettable battles,' she added. Taylor's tenure with the Cougars expands long beyond his head coaching role, as he joined the program as an assistant coach at the beginning of the 1993-94 season. His time as an assistant saw the Cougars win a national championship (2001) and four conference championships (1999, 2000, 2001, 2004). He served as an assistant coach under both Christine Stapleton and Jeff Speedy for a total of 13 seasons before being named the program's ninth head coach in May of 2006. 'I want to thank my wife Jennifer and children Anna, Reese and Hayden who always supported me,' Taylor said. 'Thanks to all the amazing players I got to coach and the assistant coaches and staff who helped me run the program.' 'Thanks to the community for all the support that allowed us to compete at the highest level. I leave full of wonderful memories,' the coach added. 'Women's basketball in the province is stronger and richer because of Dave's leadership, passion, and dedication,' Robertson said. 'Both the University and the basketball community in Saskatchewan owe Dave a deep debt of gratitude. We wish Dave and his family nothing but the very best.' 'He will always be part of the Cougar family,' the school added. According to the U of R, Taylor has accepted the position of women's basketball coach for the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. Michaela Kleisinger will take on head coaching duties in an interim role for the 2025-26 season. A comprehensive search will be conducted to identify the program's next head coach prior to the 2026-27 season.
CTV News
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
‘Bring the digital into your world': U of R students share augmented reality projects
University students are sharing their augmented reality (AR) projects with families at the Saskatchewan Science Centre. Created by U of R students, the AR design allows people to view digital illustrations in their current environment by scanning a QR code. 'Augmented reality is like Pokémon Go. That's one of the more common examples that people tend to understand,' explained Evie Johnny Ruddy, assistant professor of Creative Technologies and Design at the U of R. 'Whereas with VR, you put a headset on and you're completely in the digital world, AR allows you to bring the digital into your world. It looks like the digital would be in this space with us.' Five different projects were showcased, including The Eternal Walking Path, Nature Hunt, Poetry Pathway, Escape the Cabin, and the Absence of Space. Shelby Kerbs, creative technologist of Nature Hunt, said her project focuses on connecting nature to urban areas. 'It's a scavenger hunt where you're going to find basically little snow piles around. Each time you click on one, in your AR experience, you're going to get a Saskatchewan perennial plant that pops up and you're going to learn about it,' she said. Augmented reality University of Regina (U of R) students are sharing their augmented reality (AR) projects with families at the Saskatchewan Science Centre. (Sierra D'Souza Butts/CTV News) Based on her passion for plants, Kerbs said the project was an opportunity to share her interest with others. 'I did a focus on plants specifically for my own personal interest. I've been a garden centre worker for a long time and I have always been interested in plants,' she expressed. '….I was trying to make a scavenger hunt in the sense that you're trying to find plants in urban spaces specifically like Victoria Park, downtown Regina. You're going to try and find plants [in the city] instead of just seeing always grass and trees.' Students being able to share their projects with the public was part of the 'experiential learning component' to the Creative Technologies and Design class. Despite being similar to VR, Ruddy shared the key differences, stating augmented experiences help provide a visual realistic point of view. 'I love AR because you can change your environment with digital artworks and content. You can bring it into your own space, and it looks like it's in the space with you,' Ruddy said. 'It can change the way you see the world around you. It can be really immersive, just as immersive as VR. I hope people try out the projects. I hope that they find them enjoyable and exciting and that they gain a better understanding of what AR is.'
CTV News
29-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Classic Sports Moments - Witness a 1993 tournament with the Ohio St. Buckeyes visiting Saskatchewan
Watch The Ohio St. Buckeyes traveled to Saskatchewan to play our own university teams, the U of S Huskies and the U of R Cougars in 1993 for a tournament.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
‘ReconciliACTION': What is it and how can you take part?
FNUniv President Jacqueline Ottmann (L) and U of R President Jeff Keshen (R) speak at the National Building Reconciliation Forum on May 15, 2025. (Donovan Maess / CTV News) (Donovan Maess)
