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John Cairns

John Cairns

John Cairns, who originally hails from Saskatoon, is Âé¶¹´«Ã½'s reporter covering the Legislature and politics and other provincial issues. Prior to moving to Regina, he has been based in the Battlefords since 2008, reporting for the Battlefords Regional News-Optimist.
He is experienced in covering local, provincial and federal politics and elections, business and education. He has also covered major trials, including the Curt Dagenais trial in 2009 and the Gerald Stanley trial in 2018. Beyond hard news, he is just as comfortable interviewing big-name country music artists and sports figures, and covering hot dog eating contests. He has a keen interest in the entertainment industry and writes a regular column on movies called Cairns on Cinema.

Recent Work by John

Two new exhibits in time for Easter at Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Two new exhibits in time for Easter at Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Exhibits now open include Saskatchewan - North to South as well as Animal Sounds.
Private member’s bill passed for April to be Sikh Heritage Month

Private member’s bill passed for April to be Sikh Heritage Month

Bill to recognize April as Sikh Heritage Month passes unanimously in Legislature.
Decision to remove Fred Sandeski from care home still stands

Decision to remove Fred Sandeski from care home still stands

Fred Sandeski’s wife Teresa Sandeski was seeking to have that decision reversed at the Legislature Thursday.
Moose Jaw senior fights potential eviction from government housing

Moose Jaw senior fights potential eviction from government housing

Randy Hughes being ordered out by Moose Jaw Housing Authority for being “overhoused.â€
Ignite facing closure, seeks answers at the Leg on funding

Ignite facing closure, seeks answers at the Leg on funding

Training program supporting at-risk young adults says funding has been cut by province.
Cockrill says newborns aren’t being sent to North Dakota

Cockrill says newborns aren’t being sent to North Dakota

Daily Leg Update - Health ministry says no one in NICU has been transferred to North Dakota due to capacity issues.
Regina-Lewvan election forum focuses on key issues

Regina-Lewvan election forum focuses on key issues

Incumbent Warren Steinley couldn’t make it to the forum put on by Cathedral Village Community Association.
NDP raise concerns about neonatal unit at Regina General Hospital

NDP raise concerns about neonatal unit at Regina General Hospital

Opposition critic Meara Conway to raise emergency motion in Legislature on issue of overcapacity
Column: The world needs more Looney Tunes

Column: The world needs more Looney Tunes

Cairns on Cinema: we want more Bugs Bunny and the Road Runner, not less!
Breast Health Centre sees grand opening in Regina

Breast Health Centre sees grand opening in Regina

New health-care facility in Regina to offer comprehensive services to diagnose and treat breast cancer.
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