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John Cairns

John Cairns

John Cairns, who originally hails from Saskatoon, is ĢƵƵ.ca's reporter covering the Legislature and politics and other provincial issues. Prior to moving to Regina, he has been based in the Battlefords since 2008, reporting for the Battlefords Regional News-Optimist.
He is experienced in covering local, provincial and federal politics and elections, business and education. He has also covered major trials, including the Curt Dagenais trial in 2009 and the Gerald Stanley trial in 2018. Beyond hard news, he is just as comfortable interviewing big-name country music artists and sports figures, and covering hot dog eating contests. He has a keen interest in the entertainment industry and writes a regular column on movies called Cairns on Cinema.

Recent Work by John

Credit union merger vote to run from June 3 to 13

Credit union merger vote to run from June 3 to 13

Dates are scheduled for votes to merge Conexus, Cornerstone and Synergy credit unions.
Finger-pointing at Leg over GTH attempted deal with Costco

Finger-pointing at Leg over GTH attempted deal with Costco

Regina city council, opposition NDP critical of provincial government for allowing GTH to enter “bidding war” for second Costco location.
Winners revealed in Hospitals of Regina Foundation’s Home Lottery

Winners revealed in Hospitals of Regina Foundation’s Home Lottery

$1.6 million grand prize showhome won by Brandie Bouvier; other big winners announced in their 2025 spring lottery.
Letter says patients have died because of radiology shortages

Letter says patients have died because of radiology shortages

Healthcare workers as well as NDP opposition raise more concerns.
Saskatchewan dealing with a measles outbreak

Saskatchewan dealing with a measles outbreak

Dr. Saqib Shahab speaks on measles situation, urges people to be vaccinated
Premier Moe encouraged by Carney meetings with Trump

Premier Moe encouraged by Carney meetings with Trump

Premiers updated following Carney trip to DC; also plans to meet in Saskatoon.
Beck introduces Keep Saskatchewan in Canada Act

Beck introduces Keep Saskatchewan in Canada Act

Private member’s bill by Opposition Leader Carla Beck would raise threshold of citizen petitions from 15 to 30 per cent for separation referendums.
Virtual doctors, Ukrainian refugees among topics at the Legislature

Virtual doctors, Ukrainian refugees among topics at the Legislature

Legislature update for May 7
NDP goes after Sask Party MLAs on separatism issue

NDP goes after Sask Party MLAs on separatism issue

Aleana Young again accuses MLAs of ties to Unified Grassroots, government denounces silencing of opinions.
2025 construction season is on in Regina

2025 construction season is on in Regina

Dewdney Ave., 11th Avenue projects main items on the docket for this season.
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