Alexander Quon

Reporter

Alexander Quon has been a reporter with CBC Saskatchewan since 2021 and is happy to be back working in his hometown of Regina after half a decade in Atlantic Canada. He has previously worked with the CBC News investigative unit in Nova Scotia and Global News in Halifax. Alexander specializes in municipal political coverage and data-reporting. He can be reached at: alexander.quon@cbc.ca.

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Regina's mayor looks to make roads and pipes 'exciting' to get residents' buy-in on infrastructure projects

After an upset of incumbent Sandra Masters, Mayor Chad Bachynski is ready to lead the city and a rookie-filled council.

Trinity Lutheran Church to hold final mass on Christmas Eve after 118 years of worship

The congregation at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church will come together for a final time on Christmas Eve.

Internal reports contradict Sask. premier's claims, deny police said bullets caused holes at campaign office

CBC has obtained the reports filed by Regina police officers investigating an incident of vandalism at a Saskatchewan Party office during the provincial election campaign. Officers insist that at no point was anyone told holes were created by bullet holes.

Commissioner rules Sask. Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill violated conflict of interest legislation

Saskatchewan's conflict of interest commissioner has ruled Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill violated the province's conflict of interest legislation, over a connection with his family's window business.

Regina council approves $229M in capital spending in advance 2025 budget

City staff say the funding is required for work to continue on projects at the start of 2025 before council decides on the full budget in March.

Sask. launches review of workplace culture at Regina hospitals amid complaints of conflict, racism

A long suggested health-care task force could be working by early 2025, according to Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill.

Sask. introduces law to allow police to seize large knives, machetes, bear spray without charges

Saskatchewan introduced the legislation to try to improve safety by regulating the "possession, transportation and storage of items that may be used as street weapons."

Regina's new city council faces 'learning curve' as it begins to tackle budget pre-approvals

Some councillors are staking out positions on spending as they are asked to pre-approve some budget funding.

Sask. needs 'to do more, faster' to address empty, damaged social housing units in Regina: auditor

Saskatchewan's provincial auditor has sharply critiqued how the province is handling its stock of provincially owned social housing units in the province's capital. 

Melfort doctor's licence suspended after admitting to assaulting children, self-prescribing

Dr. Robert Steffen was formally reprimanded by the College of Physicians and Surgeons investigation and ordered to pay $8,850 for the college's investigation.