Colleen Silverthorn
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Colleen Silverthorn is a journalist for CBC in Regina. Colleen comes from the newspaper world, where she primarily covered politics and business. She has worked in Saskatoon, Regina and London, England. Story ideas? Email colleen.silverthorn@cbc.ca
Latest from Colleen Silverthorn
Crime, overdose deaths down in Regina last year, according to police
There were fewer murders, car thefts and drug overdose deaths in Regina last year compared with 2023, according to the latest crime stats, something the city's police chief says is partly due to more officers on the streets.
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Let it snow: Some Sask. businesses welcome return to normal winter conditions
People who sell snowmobiles, offer dog-sled tours or just generally rely on a good snowpack for their livelihood say this year's frigid temperatures and heavy snowstorms have been great for business.
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Regina's newly approved safe consumption already making a difference: staff
People who work with drug users in Regina say a Health Canada approved safe drug consumption site in the city will save lives and help people move on from their addictions.
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University of Regina no longer offers BA program for degree in linguistics
Students at the University of Regina can no longer start a bachelors degree or honours option in linguistics, with the school discontinuing the program that is a preferred pathway to obtaining a masters degree in speech language pathology, a program that will be offered at the University of Saskatchewan in 2025.
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Sask. digs out after storm that dumped up to 30 cm of snow in some areas
St. Nicholas and Plainsview schools in Regina are closed Wednesday due to impassable roads.
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1st winter storm of the season wallops Saskatchewan
Two separate systems are expected to dump up to 20 centimetres of snow on the province.
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King Charles praises Regina musician's coronation song
Jeffery Straker wrote the song to mark the King's coronation last year.
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Regina addictions counsellor jailed for drugging a former client
Jason Kotyk admitted he planned to sexually assault the woman after placing pain killers in her drink.
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Sask. Housing turning over 10 vacant homes in Regina's North Central for rent-to-own program
Renters in Regina's North Central neighbourhood will soon have the chance to become home owners thanks to a deal signed between a First Nations housing company, the province and the city.
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Historic Estevan cinema forced to temporarily close after flooding
The Orpheum is one of Saskatchewan's oldest independent cinemas and hosts live music in addition to movies.
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