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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

Inquest finds Ryan Booker shooting death was a suicide

Inquest finds Ryan Booker shooting death was a suicide

No recommendations from six-person jury with respect to police shooting incident near Moose Jaw.
Jury deliberations on at inquest into death of Ryan Booker

Jury deliberations on at inquest into death of Ryan Booker

The deliberations got under way on Wednesday afternoon.
NDP, ALS Society want Moose Jaw clinic investigated

NDP, ALS Society want Moose Jaw clinic investigated

Opposition calls for full investigation of Dr. Goodenowe Restorative Health Center
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.”
Provincial budget balanced with $12M surplus, govt says

Provincial budget balanced with $12M surplus, govt says

Provincial budget delivers on election commitments, including more for health, education and public safety.
Beck roasts Moe government for not calling Ledge back sooner

Beck roasts Moe government for not calling Ledge back sooner

Spring sitting is scheduled to begin on March 19, but that’s not soon enough for the NDP.
Hromek resigns as Sask United leader

Hromek resigns as Sask United leader

News release states Jon Hromek will no longer be moving forward with the Sask United Party.
First session of new Legislature set to begin

First session of new Legislature set to begin

Leg preview: a two-week-long fall sitting will begin Monday with a Speech from the Throne.
Conexus, Synergy, Cornerstone exploring merger

Conexus, Synergy, Cornerstone exploring merger

Three credit unions looking to merge, but only in the exploration phase at the moment.
Carla Beck begins NDP’s campaign for change in Regina

Carla Beck begins NDP’s campaign for change in Regina

NDP says “it’s time for change” as they begin the official campaign period.
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