A police operation has concluded after shutting down an area near Victoria Avenue in central Regina for several hours Tuesday.

Upwards of a dozen Regina Police Service (RPS) vehicles were witnessed responding to a scene on the 2000 block of Elliot Street Tuesday at around 9:30 a.m.

According to RPS, officers responded to a weapons call after a man was reported to be outside a home in the area, holding a firearm.

Over the course of the operation, the service’s canine unit and SWAT team were deployed.

RPS says several people have been taken into custody. However, no charges have been laid as of Tuesday evening.

The operation concluded at around 4:30 p.m.

A man has been charged with threatening employees with a weapon while allegedly stealing from a Regina business.

Officers were called to a report of a weapons offence at a business in the 1300 block of Broadway Avenue Sunday around 6 p.m.

According to an update from the Regina Police Service (RPS) on Tuesday, the caller reported a man had gone into the business, grabbed several grocery items and tried to leave the store without paying.

The man allegedly threatened the employees with a knife when they approached him. RPS say he then left the business on foot.

Officers found the man a short distance away, where he was taken into custody without further incident. Following his arrest, police say they found a knife.

The suspect, a 37-year-old man, is charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, shoplifting under $5,000, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

He is scheduled to appear in Regina Provincial Court on July 20.

Premier Scott Moe is setting out for Europe this week, hoping to help promote Saskatchewan exports in food and energy security and to help foster trade relationships.

After a brief stop in Calgary for the Global Energy Show, Moe and his delegation will jet off to Europe – spending time in Czechia, Belgium and Poland before heading to France for the Eurosatory defence show.

“We will be looking at some port capacity that they have for agricultural products – for potash in particular, as well as the opportunities that they have to access Saskatchewan uranium and Saskatchewan-based nuclear technology through Cameco,” Moe told Your Morning Saskatchewan Tuesday.

The premier singled out Eastern Europe as a region where Saskatchewan can promote its agricultural products.

Defence show

At Eurosatory 2026, Moe said the Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) will have a delegation in attendance along with the Canadian pavilion.

“When you think about the folks and the companies and the professionals that we have that service the mining industry, the oil and gas industry – they are some of the best at what they do in the world,” Moe said.

“Whether it’s hydraulics, electric vehicles, technology – that can cross over into Canada’s military investment as well.”

Moe said there was no better place to create those partnerships than Eurosatory which is set to run June 15-19.

Sask. skillset on display

The premier touted the province’s investments into the mining and oil and gas sectors – adding that it’s led to the development of a world-renowned skillset within those sectors.

Moe says a number of mining companies he’s recently spoken to have markets for their product not only locally, but across North America and even globally.

“The same holds true for defence, “he said. “We’re going to see a significant investment in Canadian defence spending and Saskatchewan companies, I think, can play a role.”

Who will he be meeting with?

Moe said his delegation will meet with some government officials particularly in Czechia and Belgium, but also with industry figures in potash and agriculture. He said they will try to put these figures in contact with Saskatchewan industries and/or strengthen existing relationships.

As for the Eurosatory defence show, Moe said the focus will be more on meeting with industrial and commercial figures.

“Just trying to put our community, our Saskatchewan companies in a position alongside the Canadian pavilion and Canadian companies for the opportunity to create those partnerships,” he said.

“Those partnerships, whether they be with European countries or other countries around the world – are going to allow our Saskatchewan companies to expand beyond that industrial sector and really be a part of the of the defence spending, the defence investment that we see in Canada that’s going to keep our nation sovereign for decades to come.”

Moe says Saskatchewan exports to over 160 countries currently.

A powerful earthquake that struck the Philippines over the weekend is leaving families around the world searching for answers, including one Saskatoon woman whose loved ones live near the disaster zone.

For Jeanny Buan, the first priority was making sure her family was safe.

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck General Santos City.

“The epicenter is in General Santos City. I do have family members who live very close to that city about an hour away,” Buan, the vice president of the Filipino-Canadian Association of Saskatchewan told CTV News.

Since the shaking stopped, Buan has remained in constant contact with family members who still have access to Wi-Fi, allowing them to share updates and reassure one another.

“We are just so relieved that my family is doing well,” she said.

Photos sent by relatives show damage to their apartment building, highlighting the quake’s destructive force even from their city, about 140 kilometres away.

Buan is especially concerned about her uncle, a police officer who is currently stranded after transportation routes in his region were disrupted.

“The only way to get to and from that island is through a ferry. And now all ferries have been suspended, so there’s no way of getting home for my uncle,” she explained.

The earthquake has also brought back memories of another devastating disaster in the Philippines. Buan was living in the country during the major 1990 earthquake and still remembers the destruction.

“I was four years old back then, and I can still remember buildings just falling to the ground,” she said.

Among the structures reportedly destroyed in the latest quake is a major shopping mall in General Santos. Buan says it was roughly comparable in size to West Edmonton Mall.

“In the Philippines, people actually like to go to the malls as our pastime because it’s so hot outside. And now their place to hang out is gone,” she added.

Beyond the immediate damage, Buan says concerns remain high about possible aftershocks and the potential threat of a tsunami in the island nation.

“The aftershock could be even stronger. So that means if one city’s hit, the next cities around it could also be hit. I’m really worried that maybe my family’s city will be next,” she said.

Several severe weather watches and warnings were in place for parts of the province on Tuesday.

As of 9:15 p.m., the severe thunderstorm warning and tornado warning have been lifted. However, a severe thunderstorm watch and tornado watch remain in effect for a portion of southeastern Saskatchewan.

Current watches and warnings can be found on ECCC’s website.

Updates from earlier in the day can be found below.

6:56 p.m. Tornado warning issued for southeast Sask.

A red-level tornado warning was issued for parts of southeast Saskatchewan, including Bienfait and North Portal.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said meteorologists were tracking a severe thunderstorm that was possibly producing a tornado.

The weather agency said it was a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

Saskatchewan residents were advised to take cover immediately in a basement or a sturdy shelter when threatening weather approaches.

6:24 p.m. Orange level severe thunderstorm warning issued

An orange level severe thunderstorm warning was issued for a small portion of southeast Saskatchewan, including Estevan.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) said the thunderstorm is capable of producing damaging wind gusts, golf ball to tennis ball size hail, and heavy rain.

According to the weather agency, the storm is located near Estevan and is moving to the northeast at 50 km/h.

6:11 p.m. - City of Regina issued severe thunderstorm warning

Regina and surrounding areas were issued a yellow level severe thunderstorm warning.

Several viewers in Regina reported seeing loonie and toonie sized hail.

6:03 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm warning expands

A yellow level severe thunderstorm warning has expanded to more areas in Saskatchewan, including Radville, Stoughton, and several areas north of Regina.

4:46 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm warning issued

Parts of southern Saskatchewan, including Davidson and surrounding areas, have been issued a yellow level severe thunderstorm warning.

According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), a thunderstorm, which is moving to the northeast, is capable of producing damaging wind gusts of up to 110 km/h, up to quarter size hail, and rain up to 50 millimetres.

ECCC advises residents to take cover if a thunderstorm approaches, and protect themselves from flying debris and hail.

1:14 p.m. - Severe thunderstorm watch issued

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of southern Saskatchewan, including Regina, Coronach, Estevan, and surrounding communities.

According to ECCC, an unstable airmass ahead of a developing low pressure system in the province has created favourable conditions for severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon.

Large hail, strong wind gusts, and heavy rain is possible, with the weather threat expected to diminish later Tuesday evening.

If you hear thunder, the weather agency advises you to go indoors, as lightning will follow. ECCC also says not to drive through flooded roadways, as heavy rain can cause flash flooding and reduced visibility.

12:59 p.m. - Tornado watch issued

A tornado watch was issued for parts of southeastern Saskatchewan on Tuesday.

According to ECCC just before 1 p.m., conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms, which have the potential to produce tornadoes.

Strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain are also possible, with thunderstorms expected to begin around 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time.

The weather agency says the storms will begin discreetly before growing into a “large linear thunderstorm complex” that will move eastward across southern Manitoba Tuesday evening.

Areas under the watch include Carlyle, Carnduff, Oxbow, and surrounding communities.

In the event of a tornado, or if a tornado watch is issued for your area, ECCC advises residents to go indoors to a room on the lowest floor and make sure to leave any free-standing shelters.

ECCC says if you hear a roaring sound, see a funnel cloud, swirling debris on the ground, or threatening weather, take cover right away.

Regina’s police and fire service are now collaborating in the search for a woman missing since last week.

Camille Jeanette Hilderman, 35, who also goes by Didi or Dee Dee, was last seen at around 11 a.m. on Friday, June 5 in Wolseley, Sask., located around 90 kilometres east of Regina.

On Tuesday afternoon, Regina police requested the help of fire crews to search Lakewood Lake, on Regina’s northwest end. Residents are asked to avoid the area while the search is underway.

Police are focusing their efforts on the northwest corner of Regina and the surrounding rural area just outside city limits. The search area includes the region north of Dalgleish Drive and west of McIntosh Street.

According to police, Hilderman is considered vulnerable due to a medical condition. She’s described as five foot, two inches, weighing approximately 104 pounds. She has blonde and pink hair as well as brown eyes.

She also has piercings in her nose and lower lip, along with a tattoo on her upper left cheek bone, a triple seven tattoo on her cheek and a ghost on one of her inner arms.

Hilderman was last seen wearing a black and white ruffled skirt with tights and a white and grey sweater.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Regina Police Service or Regina Crime Stoppers.

The federal government announced Tuesday they are expected to ban kids under 16 from using social media under the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act.

Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, said their new digital safety bill is all about keeping kids protected from online harms.

“We will take all reasonable measures to make sure kids are safe in this country. I think it’s obvious why it’s a priority, kids are dying,” he said.

CTV news spoke with some students from Balfour Collegiate, and received mixed reactions when asked about the pending social media ban, and how it will affect their day-to-day life.

“I personally think the government shouldn’t be controlling what we consume. I think it should be more on the parents to control their kids on what they’re on,” said Grade 10 Student Jayden Sauers.

“It can help with cyberbullying, but if the government controls everything, we won’t have anything.”

Another Grade 10 student at Balfour Collegiate had a different perspective.

“I think it’s actually something that should happen because when you’re this age, you’re really impressionable to things that you see online,” said Ellixa Parker-Bonderoff.

“We should just be worrying about our real life, our friends, our grades and our well-being, rather than trying to be famous on the internet.”

According to reports, some platforms could obtain exemptions from the ban if they meet safety standards.

The federal government has also said that it will introduce legislation to address the safety of AI chatbots.

However, some social media experts question how practical it would be to enforce a nationwide ban.

“Implementing a ban is enormously difficult. It costs a lot of resources, requires a lot on the enforcement front, etc.,” said Australian Social Media Researcher Amanda Third.

Some students said they see both advantages and disadvantages to the proposal.

“It could help stop cyberbullying and stuff like that. But there’s also some things where it’s nice to be able to chat with friends online,” said Grade 10 Balfour Student Owyn Mullenix.

Others hope the legislation will not move forward.

“I think it would kind of suck. I’m a fan of social media, so it’s kind of weird to think that I won’t be able to use it at some point,” said Grade 9 Balfour student Leighton Klein.

“Please don’t get rid of it. I like my socials. Thanks,” she added.

The proposed legislation comes as several countries consider similar restrictions on youth access to social media. Australia has already implemented a social media ban for children under 16.

An Ontario Provincial Police officer has died after being seriously injured during an investigation in the Hearst area, authorities said Tuesday.

Const. Tarun Bali, a member of the Dufferin Detachment with two and a half years of service, was killed in the line of duty while on deployment with the James Bay Detachment, the OPP confirmed.

The incident occurred at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, when OPP members were conducting an investigation at Kendall Concession Road 7 and Concession Road 6 near Hearst, Ont.

“A member of the OPP was seriously injured and has since been pronounced deceased,” OPP said in a news release.

Police said one person is currently in custody.

Investigation underway

The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death, working alongside the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

CTV News has learned that Bali’s body will be transferred to the Chief Coroner’s Office on Morton Shulman Way in Toronto for examination and is expected to arrive sometime Wednesday morning. A procession of emergency vehicles will be escorting the remains over the approximately 10-hour drive.

“The OPP is supporting the member’s family as they navigate this profound loss,” the provincial police force said in its statement.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

EVO Radio Network – Scheduled Maintenance Notice

EVO Radio will be conducting a network-wide server migration and infrastructure update beginning Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00 AM, with work expected to be completed by Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

During this maintenance window, the following services may be temporarily offline or intermittently inaccessible at various points:

Websites

• https://z1035.evoradio.ca/

• https://979thecowboy.evoradio.ca/

• https://101therockhound.evoradio.ca/

• https://887thegoat.evoradio.ca/

• https://advertiseraccess.evoradio.ca/

• https://vipclub.evoradio.ca/

• https://evomcorp.com/

• https://djspinderella.evomcorp.com/

Live Broadcasting

• Z103.5

• 979 The Cowboy

• 101 The Rockhound

• Classic 88.7 The Goat

Stream Relay Network

• All Stream Relay services will be unavailable during the migration.

Because this update involves server transfers, database installations, and name server changes, exact downtime periods cannot be guaranteed. Individual service interruptions may vary, with some components taking up to several hours to complete.

Our support and technical teams will work to keep all stations and websites online for as long as possible and will restore services immediately as each system becomes available. Broadcast services and station websites will be prioritized, followed by additional network services.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these upgrades, which are designed to improve performance, reliability, and long-term stability across the EVO Radio Network.

Thank you for your continued support,
EVO Radio Network

🎉 Update Completed Successfully! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that our scheduled network update has been completed without any issues! 🚀 All our broadcast stations, streams, and websites are now fully operational and running better than ever.

What’s New?

Here’s what you can expect from this update:
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Fully Operational Services:

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• EVO Media Corporation – https://evomcorp.com/
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