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.
Latest from Alexander Quon
Regina changes policy in attempt to avoid repeat of cancelled Palestinian flag raising
A cache of documents paints a hostile response to the planned raising of the Palestinian flag at Regina city hall.
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Sask. doubles down on coal with potential plan to keep power plants running
Experts say a plan to extend lives of Saskatchewan's coal power plants could be expensive and makes little economic sense.
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Musty water a possibility in Regina again this spring as water treatment upgrades run behind
Upgrades on the Buffalo Pound water treatment plant that began in July 2022 are now running five months behind. Substantial completion is expected in March 2026.
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'We're looking at the city to really step it up': Consultations on Regina permanent shelter underway
The City of Regina says invites have been sent to anyone within a 250-metre radius of the planned permanent emergency shelter at the former Eagles Club.
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Sask. premier comes out against retaliatory tariffs on province's goods in break from Team Canada approach
Premier Scott Moe insisted he's committed to a unified response to President Donald Trump's tariff threat, but said he's opposed to dollar-for-dollar tariffs and export tariffs on Saskatchewan goods.
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Appeal planned after challenge of Sask. government's disability program dismissed
Seniors using the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability program are required to take money from their Canada Pension Plan at the age of 60, well ahead of the standard of 65.
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Sask. has enough COVID-19 vaccines for spring, won't confirm whether it plans to buy more
An expert says provinces will likely begin to closely tie influenza vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines together as part of future vaccination campaigns.
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Uncertainty reigns in Sask. as President Donald Trump holds off on tariff threat for now
Canadian officials say President Donald Trump has been reviewing three options: a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods, a 10 per cent tariff on goods from all countries or an escalating tariff that starts low and rises over time.
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City of Regina staff recommend Scarth Street Mall remain pedestrian-only
The City of Regina has released a proposed vision for the future of Scarth Street Mall, and it doesn't include cars.
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NDP says Sask. Party must be transparent about lobbying campaign in Viterra purchase
Saskatchewan's Official Opposition says the provincial government must be transparent about lobbying efforts around the acquisition of the grain-handling business Viterra by U.S.-based Bunge Ltd.
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