Queen City Improvement Bureau

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 call...

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 br...

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, Reg...

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. M...

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 com...

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. T...

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). Origin...

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...

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 co...

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 ra...

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 br...

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 Pr...