Articles by Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press

Jan 23 2020 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — The owner of a Saskatchewan oil refinery where workers are locked out in a contract dispute says there has been a discussion with Unifor about returning to bargaining, but the union wants the premier to step in. Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says it won't bargain as long as union members continue to block access to the Regina plant. "We respect Unifor's […]

Jan 22 2020 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — A judge has fined a union that represents more than 700 workers at a Saskatchewan oil refinery $100,000 for violating a court order that set limits on picketing during an ongoing contract dispute. Court of Queen's Bench Justice Timothy Keene found Unifor intentionally and deliberately disobeyed an interim injunction limiting the time members can hold up traffic going in and out […]

Jan 22 2020 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — A judge has fined a union that represents more than 700 workers at a Saskatchewan oil refinery $100,000 for violating a court order that set limits on picketing during an ongoing contract dispute. Court of Queen's Bench Justice Timothy Keene found Unifor intentionally and deliberately disobeyed an interim injunction limiting the time members can hold up traffic going in and out […]

Jan 21 2020 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — Leaders in Saskatchewan are urging both sides in a labour dispute at an oil refinery to resume talks following comments by Regina's police chief that the escalating fight is holding the city hostage. Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday the government is mindful of public safety concerns and continues to support police in upholding the law. "Our government asks that […]

Jan 17 2020 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — It was only a few years ago that Shaho Shahbazpanahi remembers moving his friend Razgar Rahimi and his young family into their home.   He's now trying to figure out what to do without them, not only in terms of grieving their loss, but how to take care of everything they left behind in Stouffville, north of Toronto.   Rahimi, his wife, Farideh […]

Jan 17 2020 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — It was only a few years ago that Shaho Shahbazpanahi remembers moving his friend Razgar Rahimi and his young family into their home.   He's now trying to figure out what to do without them, not only in terms of grieving their loss, but how to take care of everything they left behind in Stouffville, north of Toronto.   Rahimi, his wife, Farideh […]

Dec 31 2019 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — The grains grown in Saskatchewan's fertile farmland have become the not-so-secret ingredient behind some one-of-a-kind vodka, gin and whisky. In recent years, microdistilling in the province has boomed. In the last nine years, 15 microdistilleries have opened. They produced nearly 501,000 litres of spirits last year, says the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority. Production so far this year has increased […]

Dec 28 2019 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — Saskatchewan's premier and Opposition leader are heading into an election year and looking to dig into each other's political bases. Voters are to go to the polls in the fall in what will be the first provincial election for Premier Scott Moe as Saskatchewan Party leader and for the NDP's Ryan Meili, both of whom […]

Dec 27 2019 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — Before Scott Moe participated in his first Pride parade earlier this year, the Saskatchewan premier ran it past his young adult daughter. Moe says he takes advice in a big way from the women in his life: his wife, Krista, and daughter, Taryn. "I said, 'I’m thinking about going in the Pride parade tomorrow,' and (Taryn) […]

Dec 27 2019 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — Before Scott Moe participated in his first Pride parade earlier this year, the Saskatchewan premier ran it past his young adult daughter. Moe says he takes advice in a big way from the women in his life: his wife, Krista, and daughter, Taryn. "I said, 'I’m thinking about going in the Pride parade tomorrow,' and (Taryn) […]

Dec 16 2019 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — Two Saskatchewan men say they were unfairly kicked out of a publicly funded detox centre where they were seeking help with their addictions. Jeff Brown says he entered Wakamow Manor Social Detox Centre in Moose Jaw in October after hitting rock bottom from alcoholism. The government pays the Thunder Creek Rehabilitation Association to operate […]

Dec 13 2019 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall says while he's not interested in running for the federal Conservative party leadership, he knows someone who should. Wall said Friday he's honoured people are thinking of him, but he's finished with elected politics and is enjoying life in the private sector. But he could possibly become involved if the right candidate came along, he […]

Dec 13 2019 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — Former Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall says while he's not interested in running for the federal Conservative party leadership, he knows someone who should. Wall said Friday he's honoured people are thinking of him, but he's finished with elected politics and is enjoying life in the private sector. But he could possibly become involved if the right candidate came along, he […]

Dec 5 2019 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority isn't giving enough training to staff working with patients in areas struggling with high suicide rates, the provincial auditor said in her latest report. Judy Ferguson's report released Thursday focuses on how patients at risk of suicide in communities including North Battleford, Meadow Lake and La Loche are treated at local health facilities. […]

Dec 5 2019 — Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press — REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority isn't giving enough training to staff working with patients in areas struggling with high suicide rates, the provincial auditor said in her latest report. Judy Ferguson's report released Thursday focuses on how patients at risk of suicide in communities including North Battleford, Meadow Lake and La Loche are treated at local health facilities. […]