It’s the very first episode of The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr and our first guest is Phil Wang! And Phil’s subgenre is…This Place is Evil. We’re talking psychological torture, we’re talking gory death scenes, we’re talking Lorraine Kelly?! The Big Pitch with Jimmy Carr is a brand new comedy podcast where each week a different celebrity guest pitches an idea for a film based on one of the SUPER niche sub-genres on Netflix. From ‘Steamy Crime Movies from the 1970s’ to ‘Australian Dysfunctional Family Comedies Starring A Strong Female Lead’, our celebrity guests will pitch their wacky plot, their dream cast, the marketing stunts, and everything in between. By the end of every episode, Jimmy Carr, Comedian by night / “Netflix Executive” by day, will decide whether the pitch is greenlit or condemned to development hell! Listen on all podcast platforms and watch on the Netflix Is A Joke YouTube Channel . The Big Pitch is a co-production by Netflix and BBC Studios Audio. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer, touring his brand-new show JIMMY CARR: LAUGHS FUNNY throughout the USA from May to November this year, as well as across the UK and Europe, before hitting Australia and New Zealand in early 2026. All info and tickets for the tour are available at JIMMYCARR.COM Production Coordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Production Manager: Mabel Finnegan-Wright Editor: Stuart Reid Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Executive Producers for Netflix: Kathryn Huyghue, Erica Brady, and David Markowitz Set Design: Helen Coyston Studios: Tower Bridge Studios Make Up: Samantha Coughlan Cameras: Daniel Spencer Sound: Charlie Emery Branding: Tim Lane Photography: James Hole…
Some great things passed at city council's first meeting of 2025 including a motion to consider giving surface parking lots their own property tax class, a pilot to explore giving high school students free transit, more. Also, Aidan hates numbers. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
Some great things passed at city council's first meeting of 2025 including a motion to consider giving surface parking lots their own property tax class, a pilot to explore giving high school students free transit, more. Also, Aidan hates numbers. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
On this week's agenda: New housing minister has thoughts on housing prices, Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant update, money for Taylor Field Redevelopment, borrowing bucks for infrastructure. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, AccessNow community radio.
This week was supposed to be slow one at city hall so this meeting was going to be about The Herculoids. But then council happened! And they had to go and give nearly $7 million as a ransom to keep the city's second Costco location notionally within our borders. Also, fluoride. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, AccessNow community radio.…
Crazy goings on at city hall. City manager on leave. Senior staff let go. Budget crows come home to roost. Council plans to kill a day re-litigating water fluoridation. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, AccessNow community radio.
Singer/songwriter Belle Plaine and guitar operator Bryn Besse visit the subbasement to play some tunes, talk some shit. Very music rich QCIB, this one. Music much too good for the likes of this office. We got v lucky. Theme music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, AccessNow community radio.…
Following up on last week's game of "Can Council Make Aidan's Head Explode", the Bureau does what Certain Councillors were too chicken to do: We put questions to the Good Trouble Network directly. Tiro & Kale are visiting the sub-basement to talk about the food assistance program they're bringing to the Heritage neighbourhood. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Additional music by Kimberley Fury. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, AccessNow community radio.…
Don't you love it when council has a perfectly benign motion on their agenda that should pass quickly and be a good news story but somehow they find a way to make it gross and awful? And by "don't you love it?" I mean, "don't you hate it?" In this case, it's Clr Victoria Flores' food security motion which Clrs Bezo, Tsiklis & Rashovich brought so much of their conservative brand of yuck to. Aidan hadn't listened to any of this council meeting so I collected a bunch of representative audio clips and we got to play a new game I like to call "Can Council Make Aidan's Head Explode?" Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, AccessNow community radio in Regina.…
So… we sent our intern and CJTR’s erstwhile Prairie Naturalist, Sharrod Claerge, out to get us coffee like… years ago… (he insists his name is actually "Jared Clarke" and that he now has a “real job” but we don't believe him because that's exactly the kind of thing Sharrod would say, the jokester). Sharrod’s back - coffee-less (sigh) - to talk about "Salthaven West" and "wildlife rescue" and "conservation" and "nature" and… I don't know, man. I just wanted a coffee. The Typical 18-Year Old Girl also drops into the subbasement for a conversation about the week at Executive Committee and housing platforms in advance of the April 28 federal election. It's a real cavalcade of QCIB secondary characters this week. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, AccessNow community radio.…
Ward 6 councillor Victoria Flores visits the subbasement. She updates us on her Manufactured Homes motion and talks about the budget. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, AccessNow community radio.
Jon & Kelly from the Queen City Urbanist Bookclub are back to chat about the four-day 2025 city budget process. It was… an adventure! Based off some councillors' performance, you should probably look up "Dunning Kruger Effect". It's a phrase that may come up a lot. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, AccessNow community radio.…
Ward 8 councillor Shanon Zachidniak visits the subbasement to talk about what it's like being the lone two-termer on council, the upcoming week of budget discussions, the Energy & Sustainability Framework, recycling, composting, housing and much more. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, AccessNow community radio.…
John Kennedy and Chris Matchett visit the subbasement to promote the Not A Birthday Fundraiser on March 13 at the Exchange — which the QCIB will be hosting, as it happens. Plus, we discuss council voting down rental housing and their repeated failure to understand how referral motions work. Chris performs a couple songs. Theme music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR AccessNow community radio.…
The Bureau gets a visit from the Jon and Kelly Lorenc from the Queen City Urbanist Bookclub. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
In the first half, the tale of two municipal corporations. There is CSIR who is to die! And there is EDR who you will listen to and wish you were dead! In the second half, we have a surprise guest. AND IF YOU DO NOT WANT THE SURPRISE GUEST'S IDENTITY SPOILED READ NO FURTHER! okay… the surprise guest is new councillor Mark Burton from ward 4. Yes! The "compact urban squalor" guy. We talk to him about the 2025 budget proposal. Then we give him a chance to respond to our two weeks worth of dunking on him. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Some great things passed at city council's first meeting of 2025 including a motion to consider giving surface parking lots their own property tax class, a pilot to explore giving high school students free transit, more. Also, Aidan hates numbers. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Our new city council met for their first Executive Committee meeting of 2025 and we take a look at how they distinguished themselves. Spoilers: Sub-awesome. On the agenda, EX25-2 Regina Housing Needs Assessment, EX25-3 2025 Housing Incentives Policy Pilots & Revisions, EX25-4 Office to Residential Incentive Pilot and EX25-6 Speakers' Corner Drainage Renewal Project. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
University of Regina geography professor Vanessa Mathews visits the subbasement to talk about two items coming to council: a motion to set a new property tax classification for nuisance and underused properties (like surface parking lots, for instance), and a motion to start a pilot program for free transit for high school kids. We also talk about the concept plan for the Scarth St pedestrian mall renovation. (Spoilers: they're keeping it a pedestrian mall). No Aidan this week as he is away negotiating an MOU for a Food & Yard Waste Joint Use Agreement with Regina's crows and ravens. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR…
We got the Queen City's new mayor, Chad Bachynski, on the phone for 15 min at the crack of dawn so we could pin him down with questions about federal infrastructure funding, the Housing Accelerator Fund, residential upzoning and some ignorant, mildly sweary stuff that federal opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, said about cities. Seriously, what’s Poilievre’s damage? Plus, We're Number Five! And, how did council's first real meeting go… really? Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Regina's new council has their first executive committee meeting and it starts with a tax-hike blooding to initiate in the newbs. Take that, Advance Regina! Plus, Pierre Poilievre declares war on all of Canada's cities. What's that guy's damage, anyway? Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
It's our post-election WTF? episode. New councillors. Gone councillors. Advance Regina did stuff. Mayor rhymes with hair. You just know we're going to be riding that gag for four years. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
The 2024 Regina municipal election finally reaches its climax as results pour in on Nov 13. The Queen City Improvement Bureau was there, capturing every moment of the drama. In the studio with us: renowned election nerds David Loblaw (of the drloblaw.com election site) and Pat Book (former city hall reporter for CJME & The 2024 Regina municipal election finally reaches its climax as results pour in on Nov 13. The Queen City Improvement Bureau was there, capturing every moment of the drama. In the studio with us: renowned election nerds David Loblaw (of the drloblaw.com election site) and Pat Book (erstwhile CJME city hall reporter & former man in the mayor's office) and outgoing councillor (& election nerd) Cheryl Stadnichuk. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast LIVE FOR FOUR HOURS! on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio. ) and outgoing councillor (& election nerd) Cheryl Stadnichuk. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast LIVE FOR FOUR HOURS! on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Once again, we have city hall reporters Larissa Kurz from the Leader Post & Alex Quon from the CBC in the subbasement to talk about the 2024 city election. We cover all the shenanigans by shadowy forces who are attempting to influence voters. Plus, a mayoral candidate gets a big endorsement from a former mayor. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
NINE FREAKING YEARS of this nonsense! Can you freaking believe it? The Queen City Improvement Bureau went on out over CJTR's airwaves for the first time on Oct 31 2015 and here we are, several elections, multiple scandals, a pandemic, some lawsuits, an asteroid impact, two robot revolutions, that incident with the time slip and a sorry episode with a hyperintelligent shark THAT WE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH, and we've malingered through it all. Tonight, instead of throwing a party for our aging selves, we held a regular meeting, this one to go over the final mayoral candidate debate before 2024 Regina city election. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
City election nerd and keeper of the best and most complete online list of council candidates, David Loblaw, visits the subbasement to talk about his love for elections and how he thought the candidates did in the Oct 20 Cathedral Mayoral Candidate Forum. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Former mayoral candidate Brandon Abtosway visits the sub-basement to talk about why he ran, why he dropped out, what he learned. Plus, Skuare is coming to downtown. What's up with that? Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
City hall reporters, Larissa Kurz from the Leader Post and Alex Quon from the CBC are in the subbasement for the first QCIB political panel for the 2024 election season. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
A candidate has dropped out of the mayoral race and we honour their now-defunct campaign in song / butcher Tracy Chapman's Fast Cars. Plus, council is cramming some massively important decisions into their last handful of meetings. We look at how the Indoor Aquatic Centre and Library Central Branch are still causing controversy and keeping council in chambers for hours upon hours. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Apologies to Tracy Chapman. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
We talk with Kim Sare, senior planner with the City of Regina, about the consultation on the Scarth St pedestrian mall (aka the FW Hill Mall). We find out why they're changing the street, what they've heard, what they're thinking about, what is possible. Then, election update as more mayoral candidates emerge bringing the total number up to seven. And, council debates another possible location for a permanent emergency shelter. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Two new, arguably legit contenders for the mayor's seat have emerged so we look at the state of the municipal election race for mid September. Plus, the Riders don't want to pay their back-rent. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Aidan couldn't make it to the meeting so instead of the usual nonsense, I held a dance party where I played tracks from the Infrastructure Playlist (first conceived & compiled by Elan Morgan). The podcast version here only includes short snippets from each song. About all that’s left here is an update on the 2024 city election, including coverage of the Regina & District Labour Council candidate endorsements which were announced on Labour Day. You can listen to the full episode, songs included, on the QCIB's CJTR page. Or you can check out the full Infrastructure Playlist here. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Krystal Lewis of Progress Regina fame visits the subbasement to talk about progressive organizing around the municipal election, the current city council record and Hampton Hub. In the second half, we take a look at the city's decision to expand its debt limit. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Outgoing ward 3 councillor Andrew Stevens makes his way to the sub-basement to offer some of his tips & tricks for anyone seeking election to Regina city council. We talk about some of his favourite projects from his time on council, even a regret or two. We also discuss the Aug 21 2024 city council meeting and what was &/or wasn't accomplished there such as the reconsideration of the location of the permanent emergency shelter, the renaming of Dewdney Ave and the proposed Indoor Aquatic Facility. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Outgoing Ward 1 councillor Cheryl Stadnichuk shares her tips and tricks for new councillors. Plus, we talk about the latest evolution of the Indoor Aquatic Facility. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Election update 2024, Wascana Pool reopens, Queen Cityhavians excited by new Costco parking lot, four-plex in Cathedral irks social media. Plus, an interview with Bill Nehr, Regina's manager of city projects. We discuss the Muscowpetung Saulteaux proposal for the Yards, the latest baseball stadium study, Housing Accelerator project progress and the North Central revitalization initiative. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
A conversation with Myke Agecoutay from Muscowpetung Saulteaux First Nation about their proposal for an Indigenous business centre at the Yards — a location the city is currently considering for a baseball stadium. Plus, 2024 city election update and the Neighbourhood Plan Review. Music by Eric Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
It's a council catch-up day in the Bureau. We talk about the aborted permanent emergency shelter location, the approval of the Douglas Ave apartment, the continuing REAL saga, the city is swiming in debt both real and soon-to-be, the library wants to borrow money, new development charges. Clips from the meetings we discuss in this meeting can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@PDCityHall/videos Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
We speak with Stu Niebergall from the Regina And Region Homebuilders Association about council's efforts to remove exclusionary single-family zoning and the impacts that will have on the city's residential market. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina's community radio station.…
The Queen City Improvement Bureau was "live" on stage at the Artesian on 13th for the Cathedral Village Arts Festival. We played "Name That City Councillor" with Leader Post reporter Larissa Kurz, performed a classic Queen City Tender Moment, and read from the upcoming erotic novel "Pounded By Duplexes: How I Went From NIMBY To YIMBY". Plus, a Q&A session with our audience. Thanks to Neil Adams from CJTR for recording the show for us and to Dana and the crew at Artesian for all their technical support. Huge thanks also to everyone who came out. We could not have hoped for a smarter or more supportive crowd. You guys are great! Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Council accidentally passed a 40km/h speed limit for Cathedral. What's up with Councillor Nelson's point of order against Councillor Hawkins. Plus! We have a live show coming up May 22 at the Artesian during the Cathedral Village Arts Festival. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Another mayor announces the Yards Project! Opposition to the Housing Accelerator Fund grows — in size & in misinformation! Vision Zero passes! What say the Servants Of The Blood God? Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
We take a tour of some of the NIMBY arguments being use to obstruct the city's intensification plans needed to access $35 million in federal Housing Accelerator Fund money. Plus, the city releases its financial update for 2023 and it makes Aidan laugh very hard. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
We meet with Laura Pfeifer, the city's manager of city revitalization, to talk about the Housing Accelerator Fund and the changes that hath wrought upon yon Lawes Of The Bye. Then we discuss the city's Vision Zero Framework and a proposal to define the entire Cathedral neighbourhood as a Community Safety Zone — the effect of which would be to reduce the speed limit in the area to 30km/h. Music by Guidewire. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
This meeting of the Bureau is packed with trivial nonsense, like an attempt to rent land off the city for a dollar that goes nowhere and a Clr Nelson Moment that … goes nowhere. Plus, Globe Theatre gets cash! And! Madame Web! Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
News from the Feb 14 2024 city council meeting: Bylaw changes inspired by the federal Housing Accelerator Fund have passed but there are concerns about how the housing-friendly measures will interact with the city's various housing-unfriendly neighbourhood plans. Then, council unanimously passes the North Cental Revitalization Initiative and it includes direction to establish a community-led land trust. Overall, a pretty exciting council meeting. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). First broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
The QCIB returns to the CJTR studio for the first time in… a very long time. On the agenda: REAL's finances are fffFFFFfff-f-f-f-fairly bad; Councillor Terina Nelson wins Most Insightful Comment By A Councillor Award; Mayors motion to accelerate housing may face province-sized problems; sky-diving Christian babies. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
We celebrate CJTR’s 2023 Radiothon by taking the Queen City Improvement Bureau out of the subbasement and recording our. meeting before a living-human audience in the Rebellion Taproom in the heart of the Warehouse District. We talk to some of the fine folks who came out to support community radio. On the mic with us, we have CJTR station manager Neil Adams along with QCIB listeners Lauren, Deron Staffen, local legend Jim Elliot, and CJTR board member Alan Hall. And in a special podcast bonus, we run a solo interview Paul had with ward 8 councillor Shanon Zachidniak. Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support CJTR during Radiothon by enduring our meeting. Another huge thanks to Rebellion Brewing and Taphouse for welcoming us and for supporting community radio. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR Regina community radio.…
Activist extraordinaire, community organizer & Twitter trash-talker, Kale MacClellan, visits the bureau to talk about the homelessness crisis and the city’s various responses to it. Also, we create a word horde of local swears for 2023: The Year Of Creative Cussing. Plus: News Of Tomorrow, TODAY! from the pages of the Jan 26 1923 Regina Morning Leader. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire) Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
We look back at some of the big stories from 2022 including some unfinished business around the re-car-ification of FW Hill Mall. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
A discussion of the 2023 to 2024 budget process (that I'm pretty sure we refer to as the 2022 to 2023 budget process throughout … that's A Mistake!) and the results of the Catalyst Committee survey. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
This is one QCIB meeting you’re not going to want to miss! Aidan fills in the Catalyst Committee's online survey! For a full hour! For real! Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
It's all catalyst content in the latest meeting of the Queen City Improvement Bureau. We talk with University of Regina geography professor Vanessa Mathews about day one of the Catalyst Committee's public consultation — that was the day dedicated to the proposed downtown arena. Then, we discuss the shifting plans for the new aquatic centre. Will it remain in the Sportsplex? Will it get moved to the Yards? Nobody knows! Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
The Catalyst Committee was formed in July to develop a long-range plan for the siting and financing of a new downtown hockey arena to replace the Brandt Centre, a new aquatic centre to replace the Lawson, and a new, pro-quality baseball facility to replace the Red Sox’s home at Currie Field. It will also be considering the plans to rebuild the main branch of the library. The Catalyst Committee will be starting public consultations about all of these projects in mid-October so we cornered committee co-chair, Councillor Bob Hawkins, and peppered him with questions about what the Catalyst Committee has been doing. QCIB theme by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).…
We talk about the slow-motion demise of the amusement tax, the rise of the Affordable Fun Policy and the appointment of a new city manager. Plus, parking minimum switcheroo! Councillor Bresciani turns a motion to remove parking minimums into an amendment to make them bigger! Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
The Bureau talks Shawbacle, proposed library central branch rebuild, Regina's old-timey movie tax. Plus, song by Wade Sakundiak. Theme by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Councillor Shaw issues an apology (of sorts) though neither integrity complaint against her resulted in any sanction. Plus, council votes to continue its red light camera program. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Eric Hill visits the sub-basement with a wrap-up report on Swamp Fest’s return to live shows. Plus, the Shawbacle continues. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
What does Mayor Masters hate more than anything? If you were going to say "walk on motions", NOT SO FAST! We look at an instance where Mayor Masters was pretty OK with a walk on motion. Also, added bonus this episode: Parking lots. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Jacq Brasseur is back in the sub-basement with a bee in their bonnet about the proposed Community Safety & Well-Being Organization. Plus, we talk parking lots and the Taylor Field Neighbourhood Promise that council seems to be forgetting. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
We all knew this day was coming. Two formal complaints have been lodged with the city's Integrity Commissioner over things ward 7 councillor Terina Shaw has said. Plus, we look at plans for a new hockey arena that could be placed at a secret location downtown and we talk about the council's density loophole and their decision to permit more surface parking downtown. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Jennifer Fix is the founder of Ahne Studio, an urban design and community engagement firm that works with cities across Canada to build OCPs, heritage districts, downtown plans and neighbourhood plans. Jennifer is also a Regina resident. So, as Regina city council looks set to crack open their OCP to give themselves the ability to lower density targets on the fly, I thought Jennifer would be a great person to talk to about the value of urban density and why council's density target discretion might not be such a great idea. Music for QCIB is by Ryan Hill aka Guidewire.…
As homeless people build an encampment on city hall's lawn, Mayor Masters clears Henry Baker Hall of malcontents so council can conclude the LeBlanc/Stevens Saga in peace. Plus: Are you one with the Goat Unanimity? And: Rest easy, citizen! Councillor Hawkins is here to defend your parking! Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Council watcher, Andrew James Reist, visits the subbasement to talk about what inspired him to take an interest in #YQRCC. Then we take a look at council's latest monster — as in, >700 pages — agenda. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Journalist Alex Birrell visits the subbasement to discuss his piece in Sask Dispatch, "Sexism & Sandra Masters’ City". We also discuss housing and the collapse of Regina's suburban sprawl Ponzi scheme. Plus, it's another instalment of City Council Teenage Super Drama: Redux as Clr Nelson files an integrity complaint against Clr Stevens for spreading confidential information! It's all anybody is talking about in the lunchroom! Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
City hall is contemplating big changes for the Scarth pedestrian mall in downtown. Will they put cars on it? Will they keep it car free? Aidan takes the Scarth Survey live on-air! Does it really matter? Yeah… probably not. Plus, from the (tragically thin) Good News folder, the city is applying for $36 million to be used to get 1,100 new homes ready to build within four years. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Don Young, executive director of the Cathedral Village Arts Festival, visits the sub-basement to give us a preview of this year's festival. Plus, more cringe at council as there's been an integrity complaint against councillors Dan LeBlanc and Andrew Stevens over their court action against the city manager. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Julian Wotherspoon, the author of the letter supporting Councillor Dan LeBlanc's lawsuit to put an ending-homelessness line item in the 2023 budget, is in the sub-basement to set the record straight about some scurrilous aspersions cast by A Certain City Councillor about the intellectual autonomy of the people who signed said letter. Plus, electric kick scooters are now legal in the Queen City; city council approves ANOTHER downtown surface parking lot but don't worry, it's okay, this surface parking lot is "A Good One"; a cool apartment building is going up in the Heritage community; and, new heritage property maintenance standards are coming into effect and certain owners of heritage properties aren't happy. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
CJTR station manager Neil Adams, aka Salami Dan, visits the subbasement to talk about community radio and the station's membership drive. Then, the Queen City is getting new ward boundaries and some folks are not happy, council takes a third stab at appointing a liaison to the Community & Social Impact Regina board, and the Warehouse District pitches an "interim" use plan for the Rail Lands. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
We talk with Derek Pho of CJTR's Rock Mollusk about Regina's Kaiju Prairie Dogs (as one does on a news show). Plus, Aidan is away so we play some audio kludge that's been clotting up my hard drive: • Clr Stevens wants a Municipal Land Development Corp, Clr Nelson has questions • Clr Zachidniak is none too stoked on admin's answers to her Catalyst questions • Experience Tim Reid's apology to Regina. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan HIll). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
How downtown revitalization threatens to eject two of downtown's most vital elements: The Folk Fest & The Farmers Market. Plus, the city ran a "scientific" survey about a prospective downtown arena that told us the same thing we've heard many times before — but somehow it's being spun otherwise. Music by Ryan Hill (Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Julian Branch, expert on the city's having of asbestos concrete pipes, is in the sub-basement. Plus, the Transit Challenge and another more-newer survey on whether Regina wants a downtown arena. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcats on 91.3FM CJTR.
An interview with Catalyst Committee co-chair and REAL CEO, Tim Reid about the Committee's recommendations, such as their commitment to building a new arena downtown. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
The Catalyst Committee released their highly anticipated recommendations on Feb 24 so we run through the key ones. Plus, Catalyst Committee co-chairs, Tim Reid & Bob Hawkins, conducted a technical briefing for the media and we were there. So you get to hear some of that too. Yay! Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Devon Anderson visits the Bureau. She is one of the signers of a letter supporting Councillors LeBlanc & Stevens. We talk with her about why she felt it was important to put her name on that letter. Then, we talk about 2023's Budget That Did Not Balance & how last week admin released a Very Detailed Budget Update With Several Very Detailed Points That Very Clearly Put The Budget In Balance And It's All Very Good Thank You Very Much Now Forget This Ever Happened. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM, CJTR.…
We have some good news and bad news. What do you want first? Well, we recorded this already so you're getting the good news first — a tetralogy of good news stories from city hall. Then we have a whole second half of bad. Plus, News Of Yesterday, Today! for Feb 16 1923. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
We had a lot of topics on the agenda but the whole thing ended up being about the Catalyst Committee’s arena proposal and downtown. We brainstorm arena names then talk about "elite projection", the horrendously awful Transform Downtown website & fare-free transit for youth. It's all connected. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire) Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Administration has dropped their "Density Target for New Neighbourhoods Report" in which they recommend giving council discretion to lower the OCP's density targets for certain development proposals. We speak with UofR geography professor about that recommendation and about Regina's sprawl problem.
No regular meeting this week because the bureau is on holiday. Aidan has gone fishing with Morgbot and the Leopard in the weeping tile. I had planned to go on a climbing expedition into the air conditioning vents but then… the reports for the July 6 executive committee meeting dropped. They were significant. To say the least. So I cut my ductwork spelunking short and got in touch with Tim Reid, CEO of Regina Exhibition Ltd as he is the main driver behind the arena proposal and his team has been involved closely with the baseball needs assessment. We spoke over the phone the morning of July 7 2022 This is a very lightly edited recording of our conversation.…
We talk with Kale MacLellan about … strange remarks by Councillor Terina Shaw (natch). Plus we talk about changes to the agreements that govern Regina Exhibition Association Ltd and Economic Development Regina. And! Fire sprinklers! Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Aidan creates his own AI replacement. It goes as expected. Then, an interview with Hamilton singer-songwriter BA Johnston about his new album and tour, his show Ham Jam and his kid book. Finally, an interview with ward 3 councillor Andrew Stevens about infrastructure funding, the proposed new aquatic facility, water treatment and other stuff. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Spring is now fully well sprung and the Bureau runs through all the spring news releases from upstairs, including: The Queen City is a Tree City, the Public School Board needs a by-election, spray pads are turned on, bugs are gonna die. Plus, a look at an administration recommendation to try to use federal transit money to fund a new aquatic centre. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Councillor Zachidniak visits the sub-basement to discuss her appointment to the Green Municipal Fund Council while I gush about what a stone-cold hotty Canada's environment minister is. Steven Guilbeault? More like Steven Dreamboat, am I right? Plus, with Eurovision season over, it's time for the Cathedral Village Arts Festival which is coming back with live events after a two-year, pandemic-necessitated absence. Then, we close out the meeting with a case study on how to ignore data so you can vote No on transit. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Want some Eurovision cool mixed in with your city hall hot takes? Then you came to the right municipal affairs podcast. It's all Eurovision Song Contest, parking minimums & bylaw enforcement funding on the QCIB this week. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
We speak with the Duke Of Moose Jaw about a vile attempt by the Ramona Dudoolio, the Queen Of Canada, to invade his domain. Then, we visit the Queen City's new indoor skate park and talk about the Transit Master Plan. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
We took a week off so it's a catch up day for the Bureau. We have some happy news on the Energy & Sustainability Framework front and there was a new Waste Plan report released that's pretty much identical to all the old Waste Plan reports (and that's not a good thing). Plus, we look at the steamy romantic entanglements between the City of Regina and some of its corporate suitors. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire).…
The Energy & Sustainability Framework wends its way from council and committee. We look at some of the twists and turns it has taken. Even more importantly! We speak with an unsung superhero of the Queen City media scene: Graham Condo, the guy who videos council and committee meetings for Access TV. We are big fans. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Our former intern, Sharrod Claerg returns. (Though he insists it's spelled "Jared Clarke" but that looks wrong.) He brings Yvette Crane from Regina Energy Transition with him and they talk about climate action and the city's just-launched Energy & Sustainability Framework. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Regular guest, Jacq Brasseur, is back in the sub-basement to discuss the Ottawa Occupation saga. Plus, the city manager was let go, what's up with that? And we have a look at — and through — Councillor LeBlanc's transparency motion. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
The Bureau connects with current Ottawa resident and former Leader Post reporter, David Fraser, to find out how life is going in our occupied capital. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
On the agenda: a look at the Ottawa Freedom Convoy and a consideration of what we actually need to do to live with COVID. Plus, and interview with Erica Beaudin from Regina Treaty/Status Indian Services about the rapid housing project on north Broad Street.
We discuss Frost, the Queen City's new winter festival, with Leasa Gibbons from the Regina Warehouse Business Improvement District and Judith Veresuk from the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District. Plus, we talk about Coopertown, density targets (and the efforts to undermine them) and the Rapid Housing Initiative apartments proposed for north Broad Street. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
In the latest meeting of the Queen City Improvement Bureau, we discuss laneway suites… Wait… laneway suites? Did we accidentally grab an agenda from 2015?? Have the ghosts of old meetings come back to haunt us? Apparently. Also, we have in interview with former ward eight councillor, Mike O'Donnell about the legacy of Design Regina, the city's official community plan. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).…
Jacq Brasseur joins the Bureau for their first meeting of the new year. We talk about an affordable housing project proposed for north Broad Street that I'm sure the neighbouring community has come out to welcome enthusiastically… wait, sorry, someone has just handed me something… it says, no, in fact the neighbouring community is very angry and they don't want renters or poor people in their backyard. Well, that sucks. Also on the agenda, the city posted a survey about intensification that only a developer could love. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire.) Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR…
The police want a plane and council is looking less transparent than it has in the past. What is going on? Plus, an interview with Councillor Bob Hawkins about a surprise motion to radically alter the procedure bylaw. Out of the blue, council decided to drop two committees and limit delegations to speaking at Executive Committee. We ask Councillor Hawkins what's up with that? Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).…
Jacq is back to talk about a possible baseball stadium and procedural hijinks around a climate change motion at council. Then, we interview Sarah Kuzusko of the Queen City Wellness pharmacy. She's been helping out with Camp Marjorie, the tent city in Pepsi Park, and she talks about homelessness, social services, housing and more. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Official Improvement Vector and Leader Post reporter, Arthur White-Crummey, is leaving the Queen City for new adventures. He is called into the Bureau for his exit interview. Plus, we talk with the Toxic Algal Blob of Swamp Fest fame. Communication is facilitated by translator Abbi Colgate Lox. TAB and Abbi fill us in on the happenin's on Willow Island and about Swamp Fest's Haunted Swamp Halloween event. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
STOP THE PRESSES! Big news at city council! Henry Baker Hall is blasting off into the Twentieth Century with a new, state-of-art Electrical Voting System™! First big test for EVS™ is a vote on whether or not to approve development of the fabled Harbour Landing West. In the second half, an interview with Greg Kuntz and Carole Tink about the next steps in the city's Energy & Sustainability Framework consultation. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
It's Radiothon in CJTR-land and the QCIB is talking about food most fictional. Then, we look at really wrong-hdeaded changes to Saskatchewan's social assistance programs. In the second half, we rebroadcast an interview from 2017 with Kenton Weisgerber and Blair Roberts about Housing First. Music by Guidewire (Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Jacq is back! Frequent guest and #yqrcc opinion-haver extraordinaire, Jacq Brasseur, returns to the sub-basement to get an update on all the latest goings on at Regina city council. We count developers on the City Centre Core Development Advisory Group, we tally up the vote for when to have the next city election, and we review the lunatic anti-vaxx nonsense that descended on Henry Baker Hall. Plus we throw in some chit-chat about the federal election. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originall broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
We talk with Morgan Moats of UR Pride about their Monarch Mental Health fundraisers. Plus, there was an "incident" involving anti-vaxxers invading the city hall lobby. And someone wants to tear down the historic Burns Hanley Building so we have a song about that. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Theme by Guidewire (aka, Ryan Hill).…
A look back at season one of Regina City Council with new cast members, Councillor Cheryl Stadnichuck and Councillor Shanon Zachidniak. What were their highs? Their lows? Their middles? What's coming up in season two? Special guest hosts, Jacq Brasseur and Chet. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).…
Phantom fightin' and council updatin' in the Bureau. We talk municipal water fluoridation & urban density & phantom fightin' technique. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire).
On a Special Olympics Queen City Improvement Bureau Special, we talk about Lead Awareness Day, stuff coming up at council and the Periodic Table Of Elements. Plus, an interview with Richard Milgrom from the University of Manitoba's department of city planning about the problem of sprawl. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan HIll).…
PRECIOUS BODILY FLUID ALERT! Council is considering putting fluoride into your drinking water. We talk to the director of maintenance at Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant about how that would work. Plus, we interview two youth activists from Regina Energy Transition about their effort to get free transit for young people. We are not young, so why do we care? Because we were young once and had to get around town on our bikes like stupid Stranger Things kids. Oh, the places we'd have gone had the buses been free. And the many trans-dimensional dangers we could have avoided! Then, we do a council update about the conversion therapy ban! Yes! That is STILL happening! Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire).…
We talk about what's coming up at city council this week. Only, we recorded this before council and it released after council happened. So it was obsolete the second it existed. But it's still interesting, we promise! We talk about the Queen City's conversion therapy ban. And we talk about urban density and The Towns neighbourhood and a mad scheme coming in August to mess with, possible ruin, the Official Community Plan. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).…
Playing catch up on a mercifully uneventful and boring couple weeks at city hall: Regina declares Rainmageddon 2021 an official provincial disaster; council asks, "Convenient bus fare collection, how does that work?"; there's some crazy stuff in the rail lands soil (also: Paul doesn't know anything about science so maybe he shouldn't be reading lab reports). Plus! An interview with David Chapados of the Regina Skate Coalition about the new Skate Park + Pickleball match made in recreation facility heaven. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
We catch up on some wildly dull, wonderfully boring and delightfully tedious city hall goings-on. On the agenda: the delegation of discretionary use application approval authority; the striking of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee; a upgrade plan for the Buffalo Pound water treatment plant; and, the coming together of the Pickleball Illuminati and the Skateboard Mafia in a new facility. Plus, Paul’s bike got stolen. It's a controversy-free QCIB that will not attract a single homophobic, fascist delegation from outside the Queen City. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).…
We exacine the 2021 Pot Prospectus, a review of the cannabis market in the Queen City. Plus, council decided to go slow on removing lead service connections in the city, we ask, why? The answer isn't awesome. Then, an interview with Michael Parker, executive director at the Newo Yotina Friendship Centre, about the Centre's new overdose prevention site. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).…
It's a damp, dreary day in the Bureau, perfect for talking about plumbing. Specifically, the QCIB discusses the city's plan to slowboat their lead service connection removal plan. Instead of going with a five-year lead removal program like in Sktoon, Regina will be taking it's time and getting the lead out over a decade and a half. Plus, we talk about how the city's failing its intensification targets. And! urban planning lessons from the Mitchells Vs The Machines. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).…
Jacq Brasseur returns to the Improvement Bureau to talk about the city's Adopt-A-Drain program and the conversion therapy ban debate. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Improvement Vector and frequent QCIB contributor, Jacq Brasseur, visits the Bureau to discuss a highly contentious Community Wellness Committee meeting. What could be so controversial at Community Wellness? They considered a recommendation to express support for the federal conversion therapy ban bill. Things went downhill from there. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).…
The city sold land north of the refinery and the refinery is not happy. There's talk of building a new Brandt Centre. Plus, the John A Macdonald statue has been taken down and we say goodby in song. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).
Personality tests are all the rage in efficient organizations so the QCIB fosters communication & team cohesion by administering personality tests on each other! Plus! The city wants to know how you feel! As part of the Community Safety & Well-being consultation, the city is wondering what are the places in Regina you love. Aidan runs us through his very long list of favourite places! AND! The city budget dominated over TEN HOURS of council deliberation over TWO DAYS! We boil all that down to UNDER FOUR MINUTES! If only city council were as efficient as the Queen City Improvement Bureau! Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire).…
COVID cases are on the rise in the Queen City so we speak with Tzu-Chiao Chao, a professor of biology in the University of Regina’s Institute of Environmental Change and Society, about his research on what the city’s poop can tell us about COVID. Plus, we look back at what’s been happening at Executive Committee lately (thrills and spills mostly) and we talk about what Zack Snyder’s Justice League’s may do to the future of architecture. Also, Briefcase: A Love Story. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Why is Alberta so angry at a family of bigfoots? And what does it have to do with nuking Fort McMurray? Plus, this is biodiesel country now. And there’s a budget. Also, bike bylaw changes that maybe don’t suck. Innovative Revenue Tool: Marketing the Queen City Covid Variant. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
We look at council's Recovery & Efficiency Review Program, the Cook House proposal and admin footdragging on heritage. Plus, Zardoz On Ice! Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).
An interview with the city’s director of public transit, Brad Bells. Plus, the Bagshaw Home can’t be saved and council kicks the can down the road on the surface parking policy. Music by Guidewire. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Interview with Councillor Dan LeBlanc & Cheryl Stadnichuk on the Sponsorship Policy controversy. Plus an interview with Emily Eaton about how Saskatchewan’s oil industry responds to criticism. Music by Guidewire. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Downtown parking, Cook House Heritage Designation. Plus an interview with Rylan Graham, a professor of Environmental Planning at the University of Northern British Columbia on making a more livable downtown. Music by Guidewire. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Aidan’s computer aided predictions for the new year. Here comes the Temporary Surface Parking Policy. Music by Guidewire. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Interview with the band Abrupt Dystopia about the Capital Pointe Hole saga. Recap of the 2020 city election results. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
The QCIB covers the city election results live as they come in with an special election expert panel of Madelin Sheridan and Jacq Brasseur. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Interview with city councillor and mayoral candidate Jerry Flegel and mayoral candidates Darren Bradley and George Wooldridge. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Interview with the Toxic Algal Blob that is running for Mayor Of Willow Island. And an interview with Sandra Masters who is running for Mayor Of Regina. Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).
Looking at the mayoral candidate platforms. Plus, Nicholas cage swordfights a spaceman. Renewable Regina plan takes another halting step forward in the waning days of this council. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
We talk about the BIG Election Scandal… or, rather… the ridiculous election scandal: Mayoral candidate Mitchell Howse stole a campaign video from competing mayoral candidate Sandra Masters because… reasons? Aidan’s homemade supercomputer predicts Regina’s next century. Developers want to put a surface parking lot on the former Capital Pointe site. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Mayor Michael Fougere announces his re-election campaign (not his clothing line). We run through the council and mayoral candidates who have announced so far. Developers announce their desire to put a parking lot on the Capital Pointe site. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.…
Swampfest mascot, the Toxic Algal Blob, announces its intention to run for mayor of Willow Island. Plus, world premiere of the audio documentary, The Mystery Of Grassick Island. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
No mask bylaw for Regina. Heritage designation to Bagshaw Residence. Council votes on councillor salary increase. City Plaza is now Pat Fiacco Plaza. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Interview with the mighty Tammy Robert about Saskatchewan’s pandemic back-to-school plan. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Chatting with Judith Veresuk of the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District and Leasa Gibbons from the Warehouse Business Improvement District about how local businesses are coping with the pandemic. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Saskatchewan’s pandemic back-to-school non-plan. A McDonalds for the Evraz Place grounds. More pot shops? Not. Transit Master Plan a’comin’. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
We talk with the Leader Post's Mark Melnychuk about video gaming during the Plague Times. Plus, Executive Committee considers property tax relief and grants for plague-struck businesses. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
We talk about the Connexus building in Wascana Park. What is the Planning & Priorities Committee and why should we kill it? Whatever happened to the Renewable Regina framework? Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Policing stuff. Sustainable city conference cancelled, sustainable city framework back on. Plus, #BikeRackReviewsYQR. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR.
Councillor Andrew Stevens visits the subbasement to talk about his motion to make Regina a Renewable City. The Bureau improves the chances of his motion passing by performing some Council Roleplay. Then, accessibility activist, Carla Harris, discusses tranasit in the Queen City. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Special report from Jacinth Chapados about the Queen City's Nuit Blanche. Then, Jon Tewksbury from the Pile o Bones Underground Film Festival along with filmmakers Neil Adams, Nathan White from Art On Fire Films. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
There's Capital Pointe news and that means Arthur White-Crummey from the Leader Post is back in the subbasement with all the scoops. Also discussed: our favourite topic, street names. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
Aidan and Paul have been sucked into the Plane Of Limbo along with all their Capital Pointe related coverage. Music by Ryan HIll (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio. (Thanks to Jason Fedorchuk for suggesting the episode title.)
Singer/songwriter Belle Plaine (aka Melanie Hankewich) visits the sub-basement to discuss the just-passed 2018 Folk Fest, lip-synching and her new music. A Typical 12 Year Old Girl provides her hot take on school zone speed limits. Guest host, John Kennedy. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Report on art, beer and tactical urbanism with Jade Koch from Street Culture Project and Mark Heise from Rebellion Brewing. Special guest host John Kennedy. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
City council report — Coopertown's a comin', budget process begins and road renewal renewal. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
Reports on the Capital Pointe hole appeal and western independence. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
Talking Capital Pointe and city street names with the Leader Post's city hall writer, Arthur White-Crummey. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
Local science fiction and fantasy novelist Edward Willett visits the sub-basement. Plus, blogger and YQR-history fanatic, Kenton deJong, talks Spanish Flu. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR Regina public radio.
A Typical 12 Year Old Girl interviews Frances Kurtenbach from the Dunlop Gallery about the Saskatchewan Roadside Attraction exhibit. Plus, Aidan rewrites The Last Jedi. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
Shawn Koch of CJTR's Comedy Grind, Jam'n'Juice and Game Day visits the sub-basement to talk about his new series, "It's A Hard Knock Knock Life." Plus, city to try out plan so you can pay for parking with magical invisible parking metres! Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Report from local anti-poverty activist Nairn MacKay on the end of the provincial housing supplement program. City administration proposes some very simple cannabis retailer zoning rules; and they would've gotten away with it too if it weren't for those meddling city councillors. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Special report from Peter Gilmer of the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry. Plus, in the City Council Recap, we dig deep into the police parking lot on Saskatchewan Drive — figuratively speaking. If we'd literally been digging into the police parking lot we could go to jail. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Amber from CJTR descends up on the QCIB to deliver their biennial performance review. The results are… suboptimal. Plus, city council preview and Unpopular #YQR Opinions. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
Local haunter and haunt-locator, Dave Kosik visits the QCIB to talk about Saskatchewan Haunt Finder. Plus, Outstanding Improvements. Also, DIWALI KI BADHAI HO / HAPPY DIWALI! Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
Special report from Ritu Kalra and Neelu Sachdev of the Regina Immigrant Women Centre. Plus, a review of the city's newly released Infill Guidelines. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Hill, Ryan; aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
It's vaccine season and Dr Tania Diener, population and public health officer from the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region dropped into the subbasement to discuss how you can halt disease in its disease-ridden tracks by getting injections of sweet, sweet science in your arm. Later, an interview with Leslea Mair, expat Reginan director of the film Losing Our Religion. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
It's the QCIB's Radiothon Special for 2017. This year, the boys of the subbasement have chained themselves to their chairs as the room fills with water from a busted pipe and only the pledges of CJTR's listeners will stop the flow. With only one hour until total submersion, will someone donate to the station to save their lives? Tune in to find out! Also, the boys listen to a cavalcade of classic Innovative Revenue Tools to bolster their spirits as the water rises. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
It's the Battle Of The Improvement Districts as Leasa Gibbons of the Warehouse Business Improvement District goes head-to-head with Judith Veresuk of the Downtown Business Improvement District in the Ultimate Queen City Trivia Challenge. Plus, Capital Pointe update. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Prairie naturalist & former QCIB intern Jared Clarke returns to the subbasement. Will he clean out the microwave? (Spoilers: He will not clean out the microwave.) Plus, school zone safety and a very brief visit with Gordon Pepper of the Sask Film Pool. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Ruby Rawbones from Pile O'Bones Roller Derby visits the QCIB to discuss derby's past, present and future in the Queen City. Plus, Queen City Worst Case Scenarios, featuring P3 Schools and Mosaic Stadium. Music by Ryan Hill. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.
Marc Spooner meets with the QCIB to discuss city hall joining the effort to end homelessness in the Queen City and the movement to change the name of Davin School. Plus, Amber Phelps Bondaroff and Eric Hill report on Swamp Fest. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Leader Post reporter, David Fraser, educates the QCIB about the existence of a "province" known as "Saskatchewan." Then, Jillian Bell of SaskBooks demonstrates the existence of "books" that are produced within said "province." Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
LEAN consultant Denise brings her efficiency-enhancement techniques to the QCIB. Plus, the history of I Love Regina Day. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.
Report from Carol Daniels of the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange on their provincial outreach program. Also, Amy Weekes from the Saskatchewan Abilities Council on their annual Drop Zone fundraiser. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.
Aidan has been swallowed by the time-space continuum — AND HIS OWN HUBRIS! Fortunately, Shawna Oochoo of White Pony Lodge takes his seat in the sub-basement for an interview with Hanna Hudson-Plante and Melanie Metcalf of the Regina Folk Festival about their 2017 event. Plus, taxi drivers declare a partial victory while a Sanctuary City motion fails at city council. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
The QCIB dedicates the whole hour to talking Housing First with the YMCA's Blair Roberts and Housing First client Kenton Weisgerber. Plus, city council preview. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.
Talking taxi bylaw with cab drivers Idnan Bajwa, and Syed Tayaab, and with United Steelworkers rep Leslie Mcnabb. Plus, your city wants a cut of the governments sweet, sweet marijuana tax revenue. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.
Nickita Longman from the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild reports on the Unsettling Ideas book club. Then, the QCIB picks up a strange signal. Is it a broadcast from another dimension? Special guests: Matty V from the Nerdcore Cabaret and Jared Clarke, the Prairie Naturalist. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Ward 9 councillor Jason Mancinelli finds himself stuck in the QCIB subbasement once again. He weighs in on the Railyard Renewal Project and other city stuff. Plus, a Transportation Master Plan educational film. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Discuss the city's expanded smoking ban and the heritage implications of the Traveller's Building fire. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.
Mark Heise from Rebellion Brewing and Glen Valgardson from Pile O' Bones Brewing Company meet with the QCIB to discuss beer. Because beer is worthy of much discussion. More Transportation Master Plan chatter. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Jeff Barber, director of the Regina Public Library, joins the QCIB to discuss the latest library developments. Plus, a Transportation Master Plan preview. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.
Cathedral Village Arts Festival chair Sheri Florizone visits the QCIB to report on the 2017 festival. Plus, local blogger and fount of facts Kenton deJong fills us in on the history of the recently aflame GMC building. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
A special update on the goings on at the Dunlop Gallery from curator/director Jennifer Matotek. Plus, the city council marathon comes to an end with a discussion of buses, class trips and Crown Corporations and the people who love them. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
A blow-by-blow recap of all the excitement that went down at council's Big Budget Do-Over Of 2017. Who are the winners and the losers when the city has to find $10 million in savings? Spoilers: There are happy lawn bowlers in the Queen City. Plus, budget cuts come home to the Bureau. Innovative Revenue Tool: Queen City Parking Power Plant. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Tosa from Wave 54, CJTR's African music and news program, visits the QCIB sub-basement. Plus, a special report from Doug Normand from the Regina Lawn Bowling Club on their imperilled lawn bowling green. Theme music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Provincial budget impacts with councillor Joel Murray and NDP MLA Nicole Sarauer. Special guest host, Helen Chang from CJTR's Chinese Connection. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.
Sean McEachern from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association presents a special report on how the provincial budget will impact cities and towns. Plus, in the city council wrap up, local beer will (maybe) flow in the stadium and the glockenspiel will (maybe) live to glock again. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Special report from Regina's police chief, Evan Bray, on police on the bus and other stuff. Then, blogger Kenton de Jong provides an update on the city's missing glockenspiel. And a special kid-friendly city council preview. Theme music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Jennifer Aikman visits the subbasement to educate the QCIB about the Girls Rock Regina summer camp. Then, a conversation with Jennifer Barrett, the city's manager of neighbourhood planning, about housing in North Central. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
The QCIB sneaks out and interviews participants in an anti-Sharia Law protest outside city hall and the counter protest right next to it. Plus, a special report on the Travellers Building fire. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.
Addison Docherty from the YMCA reports on the data from Regina's 2018 Point In Time Homelessness Count. Plus, Paul spent a day getting around the Queen City in a wheelchair. He even took the bus. Plus, plus, extra Innovative Revenue Tools. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Aidan and guest host Brett Bell discuss eateries of old. Also, Susan Birley from the nascent Wascana Solar Co-operative reports on solar panels. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
The Bureau Boys are live on location at Malty National Brewery. Megan from Malty National talks about beer and building community along 15th Ave. Plus, another report on Capital Pointe pit shenanigans. And, urban planning lessons from Infinity War. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Jillian Bell from SaskBooks talks summer reads for Saskatchewan. Interview with Trevor Maghoo about Rebel's Dungeon, a D&D event at the Rebellion Taphouse. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
Sandy Doran from Spinal Cord Injury Saskatchewan talks Chair Leaders. Paula Krasiun-Winsel looks back at the Stare At The Capital Pointe Hole And Say "Wow" Like Owen Wilson event and the Women Of Distinction Awards. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Hot news! Hot news! Hot hot hot news out of city hall! Plus, stories from the 2018 Point In Time Homelessness Count. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.
Special report on the local beer scene with Adam Smith from Malty National and Mark Heise from Rebellion Brewing. Plus in the city council update, we look at Carmichael Outreach's plan to change buildings and the passage of the Blue Dot motion. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
The YWCA's Hilary Aitken visits the subbasement with a special report on housing and homelessness. Plus, a city council preview and a look at the recreation master plan consultation. Innovative revenue tool: CJTR's Look & Listen Lottery. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
The QCIB escapes the subbasement and interviews His Worship, Mayor Michael Fougere (for reals). We talk about the city flag, the city budget, the city's stake in the provincial budget and the city's housing programs. Plus, thank all the Gods of Sensible Bureaucracy, the city budget has finally passed so the QCIB makes one final city budget report. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Amr Henni, vice-president of Multi-Faith Saskatchewan, visits the sub-basement to talk about the challenges that organization is facing in the current political climate. Plus, a look at Premier Brad Wall's address to the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association and a city council update. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Shawna Ochoo and Sherie McKay from White Pony Lodge guest host the QCIB. We talk about North Central with Ward 6 Councillor Joel Murray. Innovative revenue tool: Vape away the guns! Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.
New councillors, Andrew Stevens and Jason Mancinelli, visit the sub-basement to report on the upcoming 2017 city budget. Plus, stadium parking plans. Innovative revenue tool: Hunks of city council calendar. Music by Guidewire (aka Eric Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Special report from Leasa Gibbon of the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District on the city's second annual Restaurant Week. Plus, a discussion with the Queen City's chief financial officer, Ian Rea, about the 2017 municipal budget. Innovative Revenue Tool: Inflation Inoculations. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Singer-songwriters, Belle Plaine and Blake Berglund, return to the QCIB subbasement to talk about music. Plus, an interview with Don Barr, the city's director of assessment and taxes, on the 2017 property re-assessment. Innovative Revenue Tool: Fill Your Pockets With Moose Jaw. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
A report on all the festive free transit available this holiday season from Nathan Luhning, the manager of business development for Regina's transit department. Then, a very jolly visit from Ol' St Nick. Did I type "jolly"? I meant cranky. And asthmatic. And loud. We're beginning to wonder if maybe that wasn't Santa Claus at all. A hobo maybe? He did bring his own elves. Though, come to think of it, they weren't all that short. And those pointy ears… they might have been slippers on the sides of their heads. So… maybe not elves, either. Fortunately, we did have some legit Christmas tunes from Belle Plaine and the Extroverts. Theme music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
A report from Leslie McNabb of the United Steel Workers and Sayed, a local cabbie, about the dangers of driving taxi in the Queen City. Then, an update from Brandon Wright of Bike Regina on the joys and challenges of winter cycling. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
A special update on Housing First and homelessness in Regina by Blair Roberts from the YMCA. We go on patrol in North Central with the White Pony Lodge. Plus, the QCIB's first Ask Me Anything. We answer questions about Space Jam and Bruce Willis. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Ann Perry from The Circle Project returns to the QCIB subbasement to report on the Cultural Connections program. Then, Stephen Whitworth from Prairie Dog reports on his magazine's Best Of Regina winners. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.
The Pilot and Navigator from The Cockpit are in the QCIB howz! They've made their way into city hall's dankest subbasement to help us put together a soundtrack for the Queen City. This meeting features music from Regina bands like Rah Rah, The Dead South, Orbital Express, The Lazy MKs, Lunar Lander Dance Commander, Bears in Hazenmore, The Extroverts, Sylvie, Sonic Orchid, Krystaal and many more. Theme music (and one other tune) provided by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Special report from Shawna Oochoo about White Pony Lodge and the work they're doing in North Central. Then Josh Haugerud from CJTR, Regina's community radio station (maybe you've heard of it?) about the station's 15th anniversary. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
The results are in, the Queen City has a new city council and we take a look back at the 2016 city election. Plus, it's Halloween and the QCIB gets a visit from Neechums & Richardson, paranormal researchers. They perform a very spooky seance. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Special thanks to Cole Nicholson and Cameron Chomyn of Hitchhikers Improv for their assistance. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Vicki Nelson visits the subbasement to talk about the Queen City Hub and their work around the civic election. The QCIB reports back from two candidate forums. Plus, election predictions. Innovative revenue tool: the eternal casino fundraiser. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Our exit interview with Natascia Lypny, former Leader Post city hall report now, presumably, a jobless hobo. She thrills us with council stories and opines upon the upcoming city election. Plus, we corner mayoral candidate Jim Elliott in the library and make him answer questions about transdimensional portals. And we get a call from Ward 3 candidate, Tamara Knight. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
It's a very special QCIB meeting — part of the Thursday Night Action Pack Radiothon SuperShow. Special guest, Ward 2 Councillor Bob Hawkins who tells us about that time he met gonzo journalist, Hunter S Thompson. Plus, the QCIB Political Round Table with our prodigal intern, Sharrot Clærge (aka Jared Clarke, the Prairie Naturalist). Phone lines to the sub-basement are open, the QCIB is taking calls. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
More 2016 Queen City Election coverage as we interview Ward 2 candidate Laur'Lei Silzer and Ward 6 candidate Joel Murray. Plus, city council has a surprise meeting and we look at the ruckus one neighbourhood kicked up over a proposed Islamic prayer hall. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
The 2016 Queen City Election coverage continues. A discussion with Ward 8 councillor, Mike O'Donnell, about infill and the Queen City. Plus, interviews with Ward 3 candidate Andrew Stevens and Ward 6 candidate Femi Ogunrinde. Innovative revenue tool: Bootstraps for the bootstrapless. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
A mayoral candidate with a weirdly familiar last name — Tony "Fiacco" — enters the sub-basement and is tested on his command fitness. Plus, Regina Downtown's artist-in-residence, Amber Phelps Bondaroff, reports on the Pop Up Downtown project. Innovative revenue tool: Tribbles. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Asfaw Debia and David Chapados, candidates in Wards 4 and 8 respectively, wander in to the QCIB office to discuss their runs for city council. Plus, in another city council wrap up, we look at council's decision to gift a chunk of Wascana land to the University of Regina in exchange for one shiny loonie. Innovative Revenue Tool: the Trigger Magnet. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Ward 1 councillor, Barbara Young, wanders into the QCIB sub-basement and discusses road repair and citizen engagement. Plus, some local taxi drivers make a surprise visit and express their disappointment with a recent Executive Committee decision. And, Aidan shows off his mad sonnetting skillz with an ode to the Queen City. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
As their super-intelligent mutant shark chomps its way through the rapidly flooding corridors of city hall, the QCIB boys run into more notable Queen City personalities. Special guest stars: Comic Readers' Shane Hnetka as Folksy Storyteller, singer/songwriter Blake Berglund as Expert Shark Killer, Regina Downtown's Leasa Gibbons as Unperturbable Ornithophobe and Mayor Michael Fougere as himself. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
The QCIB's latest municipal improvement — a super-intelligent mutant shark! — gets a little out of hand. Special guest stars: Pile O' Bones Roller Derby's Cassie Ozog as Mysterious Zombie Expert, Dunlop Gallery director Jennifer Matotek as Wandering Gallery Curator and @QCBusDude Colin Lea-Wilson as himself. Music provided by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Chad Novak — the former mayoral candidate and internet meme — is all up in the QCIB house, answering True/False questions and coaching us on how to make a totally boss council delegation. Plus, a belated city council update. Innovative revenue tool: Adopt A Smell. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Special report from Richard Singh and Jaco van Heerden from Cavalier Cricket Club on playing cricket in the Queen City. Then, Father Malcolm French updates us on a nail-biter of a vote on same-sex marriage at the Canadian Anglican Synod. Innovative revenue tool: Irrelevant Levies. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Special 2016 City Election reports from former mayoral candidate Charles Wiebe and from fresh, new candidate for Ward 9, Aidan Wotherspoon. Also, a special country-influenced Queen City Tender Moment. Innovative revenue tool: Love Notes. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Dee Kitsch from the Regina Farmers' Market and Leasa Gibbons from the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District present a special report on Market Under The Stars and other downtown area improvements. Leasa updates us on the Deadpool statue. Aidan goes Pokemon hunting. Plus, what to do with an under-used golf course and revamping the Civic Museum. Innovative Revenue Tool: Hobby Horse Market. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Leader Post city hall reporter, Natascia Lypny, delivers some early hot takes on October's municipal election. Plus, smoke detector stalemate and a Queen City Tender Moment. Innovative Revenue Tool: Municipal election reform. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
It's Belle Plaine's triumphant return. And she brings fellow singer/songwriter Blake Berglund with her. They write a council theme song on the spot. Plus, it's a magical day at council for some lucky taxi drivers; and, we kick off the start of the municipal election season. Game on, city council. Game on. Innovative Revenue Tool: Dash Cab Cash Grab. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Councillor Shawn Fraser has been kidnapped and dumped in the QCIB subbasement. May as well quiz him on everything city hall. Plus, an underwhelming bike lane extension and Laneway Suites: The Ultimate Horror. Innovative Revenue Tool: Regina Bypass toll troll.
Natasha Wesaquate from The Circle Project updates the QCIB on preparations for this year's National Aboriginal Day celebrations. Then, a special report from Mike Gerrand on the Street Culture Project's activities. Music by Kno Tiz (aka Josh Steeves), Arian Ross and Gerrand. Plus, a self-hypnosis recording to help drivers survive construction-related traffic. Innovative Revenue Tool: Made-to-order confetti cart. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio. Theme music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill).…
Special report on Queen City Pride from event co-chairs, Jesse Ireland and Dan Shier. The QCIB participates from the sub-basement in Bike Regina's annual Commuter Challenge Ride With City Administration And Council. And Aidan has a Fan Fiction Challenge for QCIB listeners. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Special guest: The Circle Project's Ann Perry on their first Hearts In The Park event and their report on the costs of domestic violence. Plus, the QCIB investigates the Great Bedding Plant Conspiracy, city council approves a new cultural plan while delaying a report on Living Wage policy. Innovative Revenue Tool: Exploiting transdimensional biohybrids. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
A stadium discussion with freelance journalist, Stephen LaRose, is interrupted by a signal from another world. The QCIB office learns the terrifying answer to the question: What if, instead of spending hundreds of millions on a sports facility, the Queen City had chosen a very different path? Special guest, Matty V of the Nerdcore Cabaret. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Aidan's missing! And who's that strange man sitting in his chair? Plus, special report from paleontologist Tim Tokaryk on the Royal Saskatchewan Museum's provincial fossil announcement. And, Debra Bell talks about the YWCA's spring and summer fundraising events. Innovative revenue tool: Underused Office Furniture Value Recovery. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Special report from THE John Kennedy about The Cultural Exchange. The return of our intern, Sharrot Clord (aka, Jared Clarke, the Prairie Naturalist), who comes looking for his bike but mostly just talks about birds. A tribute to downtown hero, Robert Gardikiotis. Innovative Revenue Tool: Everywhere Offroading. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.…
Special report for Marian Donnelly about Creative City Centre's fifth anniversary. Plus, we test our emergency notification system, propose a new, more inclusive prayer specifically designed for Saskatchewan's legislature, and take a look at the P3 school near-schlmozzle. Innovative Revenue Tool: The Gold Standard. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio.…
Sara Maria Daubisse and Brandon Wright from Bike Regina come in to the QCIB office to administer a "Cool Cyclist/Bylaw Breaker" Quiz. Who will emerge victorious? Then, council's legal maneuvering over an application to split one residential lot into two residential lots leads to spills and/or chills. Innovative revenue tool: Termite Revenue. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio.…
Special presentation from Angela Reddekopp from the Brainstorm Podcast about the Shift To Reason Conference, The Queen City's first conference on atheism and skepticism. Also, by phone, Laura Pfeiffer of Regina Urban Ecology reports on the city's upcoming Jane's Walk. Also, the QCIB improves the city's annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey. Innovative Revenue Tool: Queen City Mod Packs. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's Community Radio.…
A mysterious cassette is at the centre of a terrifying secret… But first, a special report from Collette Parks of Pile O' Bones Roller Derby on the league's upcoming season. Also, a Laneway Suite Horror Story for the ages. Plus, a belated birthday wish for a surface parking lot and news about controversial improvements to the Pinkie Road/Hwy 1 Interchange. Innovative Revenue Tool: The Everypass Program. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio station.…
Two special reports! First, freelance journalist and digital storyteller, Evie Ruddy, on the walking tour project she's preparing for the Cathedral Village Arts Festival's 25th anniversary. And second, Sandy Doran, executive director of the Warehouse District Business Improvement District on what's coming up in 2016 — and beyond! — in the Queen City's Warehouse District. Another Laneway Suite Horror Story. Innovative Revenue Tool: Sidewalk Shotz Cartz. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio station.…
Presentation by Barbara Tomporowski of the Cathedral Village Arts Festival. Report on the Royal Saskatchewan Museum's Official Fossil election. Laneway suite horror story. Everything is awesome at city hall! Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio station.
A conversation with the Regina Downtown Improvement District's Judith Veresuk about their expansion plans. Radioactive foam warning. Urban planning lessons from Daredevil season 2. Band your trees. Bus stops begone. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio.
Special report by Sean Tucker on improving safety at Regina's most explodingest refinery. Outstanding Improvements: Urban planning lessons from Jessica Jones, 50% reduction in Hill Ave Café patios. Innovative Revenue Tool: Converting empty council gallery seating to condos. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR Regina's community radio station.…
Presentation by the Citizens' Social Club on citizens who socialize at city hall. Outstanding Improvements: City budget breakdown, infill housing guidelines. Innovative Revenue Tool: R-Card activated pedestrian crossings. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR Regina's community radio station.
Special presentations by Judith Veresuk from the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District on their efforts to improve downtown and by Stephen Whitworth from Prairie Dog Magazine on the annual Best Of Regina feature. Also, stadium construction update. Innovative Revenue Tool: Haircuts by drone. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR Regina's community radio station.…
Special reports on promises Canada's new Prime Minister has made to cities and on 2016 city budget preparations. Also, the pros and cons of multi-year budgeting. Innovative Revenue Tool: Distributed solid waste disposal. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR Regina's community radio station.
Special presentation from zombie expert, Cassie Ozog, on how the City of Regina can prepare itself for the impending zombie apocalypse. Outstanding Improvements: funky street names, the ghost of the Plains Hotel. Innovative Revenue Tool: Rooftop parking enforcement. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR Regina's community radio station.…
Colin Lea-Wilson (aka @QCBusDude) challenges the Improvement Vector exam. In City Council WTF? we profile the last of the city's wards. Plus, a laneway suite horror story and Queen City Tender Moment. Innovative Revenue Tool: Improving the productivity of stuck commuters. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio.…
Special report on micropublishing from Dr Coffee, Annabel Townsend. City Hall WTF? profiles Ward 9 and Councillor Terry Hincks. In Outstanding Improvements, new dog parks and improving the mayor's State of the City video. Plus, Laneway Suite Horror Stories. Innovative Revenue Tool: CJTR's Look and Listen Lottery. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio station.…
Special report from Heritage Regina's Susan Hollinger on the fate of a house at 13 Leopold Crescent. Plus, a Regina Sidewalk talks about the state of the Queen City's pedestrian by-ways. A Queen City Tender Moment for the start of construction season. City Hall WTF? profiles Ward 8. Innovative Revenue Tool: Intersection Micro-payments. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio.…
Special reports from Regina Advocate For Design's Chris Kailing on Sweet Streets and Prairie Dog's Stephen Whitworth on the Queen City's Deadpool statue controversy. City Hall WTF? profiles Ward 7. Innovative Revenue Tool: People Factory. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio station.…
Belle Plaine returns with music from her new album. Ward 6 and Councillor Wade Murray profiled in Queen City WTF? From lifeguard to the top job: Regina has a new city manager. Innovative Revenue Tool: Mining Pop Culture. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio station.
Interview with Jennifer Matotek, the director and curator of the Dunlop Gallery. Profiling Ward 5 and Councillor John Findura in City Hall WTF? A look at the first Big City Mayors' Caucus of 2016. Innovative Revenue Tool: Re-envisioning The Civic Museum. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio station.…
Special report from John Agnew on Coteau Books' fresh reads for 2016. Dissecting city council's environmental record (as remembered by Councillor Hawkins) with Johanna Bundon of the Citizens' Social Club. Innovative Revenue Tool: Laneway Housing Of The Mind. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio station.…
Special presentations by Barbara Meneley on her Prairie History Redux show at the Dunlop Gallery and by Leasa Gibbons of Regina Downtown Improvement District on the city's first Restaurant Week. City Hall WTF? profiles Ward 4 and the councillor there, Bryon Burnett. Innovative Revenue Tool: Birds Are Money. Emojis from Fell Deacon Alarcon of Earth 5. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio station.…
Special presentation on car sharing by John Klein. Also an interview with Regina's Crosswalk Button Czar (and Director of Roadways and Transportation), Norman Kyle, about crosswalk buttons. We profile Ward 3 and Councillor Shawn Fraser in City Hall WTF? Special guest: Fell Deacon Alarcon of Earth 5: The Planet of the Vampires. Innovative Revenue Tool: Crude Pools. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio station.…
We discuss poetry — on the page and in the squared-circle of a poetry slam ring — with local poet Cassidy McFadzean. Then we talk about Regina's Housing First strategy with Blair Roberts of Regina's YMCA. We profile Ward 2 and Councillor Bob Hawkins in City Hall WTF? Innovative Revenue Tool: Garbage Truck Mechas. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina's community radio station.…
A special presentation by Eden Rohatensky (aka Eden the Cat) on Star Wars and her various music projects. But mostly Star Wars. In new segment, City Hall WTF?, we look at Ward 1 and the councillor there, Barbara Young. Also the Bureau's predictions for 2016. Innovative Revenue Tool: Project Kicks. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR Regina's community radio station.…
Happy Holidays from the whole Queen City Improvement Bureau family. To celebrate the season (and because we're traditionally drunk on nog from Dec 15 to Jan 3 and thus can't be trusted to responsibly operate recording equipment) we compiled some of the best moments from our 2015 meetings into a monster clip show. (Making this a great jumping on point if you're just discovering the QCIB!) The episode is narrated by the very awesome Shane Hnetka. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR Regina's community radio station.…
Special presentation from Bike Regina's Sara Maria Daubisse on the difficulty city hall and Regina media have with her name. Also, cycling infrastructure in the Queen City (and the lack thereof). Aidan Morgan answers a listener question about his QCIB origin story. Plus, another look at the 2016 police budget. Innovative Revenue Tools: Electricity generating bike paths, money sucking guns.…
Special report from the Science Centre's Ryan Holota and from Shane Hnetka of Comic Readers and Prairie Dog. They present on Star Wars in IMAX, the Science Centre's new urban design exhibit, and Alvin and the Chipmunks. Outstanding Improvements: The 2016 Back Alley Maintenance Bylaw, the new Cemeteries bylaw. Oh, and the city budget passed. Innovative Revenue Tool: Retractable Green Spaces. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR Regina's community radio station.…
Special presentation by singer/songwriter/foundling/spy Belle Plaine on the dangers of confronting litter. Also, music from Belle's upcoming album. Outstanding Improvements: Aidan's Christmas boxstore fantasy, Railyard Renewal Project. Innovative Revenue Tool: The Matrixification of Regina. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR Regina's community radio station.…
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