Aidan Morgan, Paul Dechene

Queen City Improvement Bureau

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In compliance with council directive EX10-63, the Queen City Improvement Bureau broadcasts their weekly meetings from a forgotten sub-basement office deep beneath city hall of Regina, Saskatchewan. On Twitter as @QueenCityIB. Online at QueenCityIB.com. Broadcasts live on real radio, Thurs 7 to 8 pm CST on 91.3 CJTR Regina's community radio station (CJTR.ca).

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Aidan Morgan, Paul Dechene

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News

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queencityib.com

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Jan 25 2018 QCIB Meeting 25.01.2018
Jan 18 2018 QCIB Meeting 18.01.2018
Jan 11 2018 QCIB Meeting 11.01.2018
Nov 2 2017 Why So Many Traffic Engineers Have The Last Name "Demogorgon" 06.11.2017

Special report from Peter Gilmer of the Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry. Plus, in the City Council Recap, we dig deep into the police parking lot on Saskatchewan Drive — figuratively speaking. If we'd literally been digging into the police parking lot we could go to jail. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.

Oct 26 2017 We Have Really High Standards Of Pigeon Safety 30.10.2017

Amber from CJTR descends up on the QCIB to deliver their biennial performance review. The results are… suboptimal. Plus, city council preview and Unpopular #YQR Opinions. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.

Oct 19 2017 The Epic History Of Transombourg 27.10.2017

Local haunter and haunt-locator, Dave Kosik visits the QCIB to talk about Saskatchewan Haunt Finder. Plus, Outstanding Improvements. Also, DIWALI KI BADHAI HO / HAPPY DIWALI! Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.

Oct 12 2017 Municipal Winterization Consulting 15.10.2017

Special report from Ritu Kalra and Neelu Sachdev of the Regina Immigrant Women Centre. Plus, a review of the city's newly released Infill Guidelines. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Hill, Ryan; aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.

Oct 5 2017 Science Are Awesome And So Can You! 15.10.2017

It's vaccine season and Dr Tania Diener, population and public health officer from the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region dropped into the subbasement to discuss how you can halt disease in its disease-ridden tracks by getting injections of sweet, sweet science in your arm. Later, an interview with Leslea Mair, expat Reginan director of the film Losing Our Religion. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire)...

Sep 28 2017 A Thon Of Thons 02.10.2017

It's the QCIB's Radiothon Special for 2017. This year, the boys of the subbasement have chained themselves to their chairs as the room fills with water from a busted pipe and only the pledges of CJTR's listeners will stop the flow. With only one hour until total submersion, will someone donate to the station to save their lives? Tune in to find out! Also, the boys listen to a cavalcade of classic...

Sep 21 2017 The Quiz-O-Drome 30.09.2017

It's the Battle Of The Improvement Districts as Leasa Gibbons of the Warehouse Business Improvement District goes head-to-head with Judith Veresuk of the Downtown Business Improvement District in the Ultimate Queen City Trivia Challenge. Plus, Capital Pointe update. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3FM CJTR, Regina community radio.

Sep 14 2017 Dango Much Fun 18.09.2017

Prairie naturalist & former QCIB intern Jared Clarke returns to the subbasement. Will he clean out the microwave? (Spoilers: He will not clean out the microwave.) Plus, school zone safety and a very brief visit with Gordon Pepper of the Sask Film Pool. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

Sep 7 2017 "The Expendables" Crossed With "Fast And The Furious" And "Thelma And Louise" 13.09.2017

Ruby Rawbones from Pile O'Bones Roller Derby visits the QCIB to discuss derby's past, present and future in the Queen City. Plus, Queen City Worst Case Scenarios, featuring P3 Schools and Mosaic Stadium. Music by Ryan Hill. Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

Aug 31 2017 A Transliteration Of Swêmp Fæst / A Celebration Of Swamp Fest 04.09.2017

Marc Spooner meets with the QCIB to discuss city hall joining the effort to end homelessness in the Queen City and the movement to change the name of Davin School. Plus, Amber Phelps Bondaroff and Eric Hill report on Swamp Fest. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

Aug 24 2017 Seal In The Juices 26.08.2017

Leader Post reporter, David Fraser, educates the QCIB about the existence of a "province" known as "Saskatchewan." Then, Jillian Bell of SaskBooks demonstrates the existence of "books" that are produced within said "province." Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

Aug 17 2017 Visit From A Local ThoughtLogic Consultant (and Certified Logic Thoughter) 22.08.2017

LEAN consultant Denise brings her efficiency-enhancement techniques to the QCIB. Plus, the history of I Love Regina Day. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

Aug 10 2017 My Entire Face Is Clearly Not Ready To Do This 13.08.2017

Report from Carol Daniels of the Saskatchewan Cultural Exchange on their provincial outreach program. Also, Amy Weekes from the Saskatchewan Abilities Council on their annual Drop Zone fundraiser. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

Aug 03 2017 Post-hoc Proactive Planning Proposal 08.08.2017

Aidan has been swallowed by the time-space continuum — AND HIS OWN HUBRIS! Fortunately, Shawna Oochoo of White Pony Lodge takes his seat in the sub-basement for an interview with Hanna Hudson-Plante and Melanie Metcalf of the Regina Folk Festival about their 2017 event. Plus, taxi drivers declare a partial victory while a Sanctuary City motion fails at city council. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hi...

Jul 27 2017 Turns Out Our Apple IIc Is A Big Fan Of 80's Matthew Broderick Films 02.08.2017

The QCIB dedicates the whole hour to talking Housing First with the YMCA's Blair Roberts and Housing First client Kenton Weisgerber. Plus, city council preview. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

Jul 20 2017 Why Brad Wall Looks Like Scrooge McDuck 02.08.2017

Talking taxi bylaw with cab drivers Idnan Bajwa, and Syed Tayaab, and with United Steelworkers rep Leslie Mcnabb. Plus, your city wants a cut of the governments sweet, sweet marijuana tax revenue. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

Jun 15 2017 Where Are They Getting These Live Human Brains? 22.06.2017

Nickita Longman from the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild reports on the Unsettling Ideas book club. Then, the QCIB picks up a strange signal. Is it a broadcast from another dimension? Special guests: Matty V from the Nerdcore Cabaret and Jared Clarke, the Prairie Naturalist. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

Jun 08 2017 The City, Therefore, Clearly Remains Dynamic Under The Force Of Constant Change, The Pulse Of Progress Is Steady 22.06.2017

Ward 9 councillor Jason Mancinelli finds himself stuck in the QCIB subbasement once again. He weighs in on the Railyard Renewal Project and other city stuff. Plus, a Transportation Master Plan educational film. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

Jun 01 2017 Teeth By The Bucket 22.06.2017

Discuss the city's expanded smoking ban and the heritage implications of the Traveller's Building fire. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

May 18 2017 We're Putting In A Negroni Fountain 22.06.2017

Mark Heise from Rebellion Brewing and Glen Valgardson from Pile O' Bones Brewing Company meet with the QCIB to discuss beer. Because beer is worthy of much discussion. More Transportation Master Plan chatter. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

May 11 2017 You Don't Look Much Like A Heely Napcud 22.06.2017

Jeff Barber, director of the Regina Public Library, joins the QCIB to discuss the latest library developments. Plus, a Transportation Master Plan preview. Music by Ryan Hill (aka Guidewire). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

May 04 2017 It Could Have Been A Time Gun 22.06.2017

Cathedral Village Arts Festival chair Sheri Florizone visits the QCIB to report on the 2017 festival. Plus, local blogger and fount of facts Kenton deJong fills us in on the history of the recently aflame GMC building. Music by Guidewire (aka Ryan Hill). Originally broadcast on 91.3 CJTR, Regina community radio.

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