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John Cairns

John Cairns

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

Recent Work by John

Politics week: Is Premier Moe still playing on ‘Team Canada’?

Politics week: Is Premier Moe still playing on ‘Team Canada’?

That’s the question people are asking after Moe says he won’t be for a broad-based tariffs response.
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NDP demands investigation into Lumsden treatment centre delays

NDP demands investigation into Lumsden treatment centre delays

Willowview Recovery Centre still not fully operational; ex-employees voice their concerns.
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Province requires school divisions to have change room policies

Province requires school divisions to have change room policies

Saskatchewan requiring all school divisions to develop, implement, and make available a policy on changeroom usage by the end of June.
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Tourism Regina touts boost in visitor spending

Tourism Regina touts boost in visitor spending

Overall visitor spend has exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
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Estevan is part of pilot for pharmacists to treat ear infections

Estevan is part of pilot for pharmacists to treat ear infections

Saskatchewan looks to expand the role of pharmacists in the province in serving patients.
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Pilot launches for pharmacists to treat strep throat and ear infections

Pilot launches for pharmacists to treat strep throat and ear infections

Saskatchewan looks to expand the role of pharmacists in the province in serving patients.
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Moe seeks de-escalation of tensions, opposes export tariffs

Moe seeks de-escalation of tensions, opposes export tariffs

Premier Scott Moe lays out Saskatchewan’s objectives in responding to President Trump’s 25 per cent tariff threats.
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Lloydminster patients must go to Battlefords for CT scans

Lloydminster patients must go to Battlefords for CT scans

CT scan availability has become a hot issue this week on word that some patients in Lloydminster have had to go to the Battlefords to get those done.
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NDP demands emergency sitting of Standing Committee on Economy

NDP demands emergency sitting of Standing Committee on Economy

Opposition MLAs speak out in Saskatoon, point to “critical juncture” for economy after Bunge-Viterra and FCL announcements.
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Potential Municipalities Act changes are the subject of surveys

Potential Municipalities Act changes are the subject of surveys

Saskatchewan government seeking feedback from municipalities on changes that could impact municipal districts, harassment complaints, newspaper ads or vacant lots.
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