Coun. Andrew Stevens, chair of the committee, stopped the conversation, saying Shaw was close to comparing pedophilia and child abuse to homosexuality and that she d be out of order if she did so.
Shaw spoke to CBC after the committee meeting. Asked if she was comparing the two, Shaw said absolutely not. I would like to apologize . I did not mean any harm, Shaw said. I acknowledge that the comment came in the wrong way and I accept that. And I apologize for that and say that was not my intent. Just if you ban all behavior therapy, you re banning everything. And that s what I m worried about.
By Josh Sigurdson
The Regina chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters is celebrating 50 years in the community.
The organization offers mentorship programs for youth, through both in-school and community-based programs.
Regional Director Amy Noureldin says looking back at the past 50 years, they are proud of the relationships they’ve helped create.
“This year is all about celebrating that, and showcasing our mentoring programs, and their effectiveness in the community,” said Noureldin. “And looking forward to the next 50 years.”
Even though their anniversary was Wednesday, Big Brothers Big Sisters is celebrating all year long.
Noureldin says the festivities will focus on remembering the past, as well as looking forward to the future, adding there are some fun things planned.
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Santa poses for a picture outside of the Saskatchewan legislature building. (Submitted/Angela Thompson)
Christmas is right around the corner and no one is busier than Saint Nicholas.
Santa has been seen driving around Regina in a lit-up Coca-Cola truck. His routes can be found on the Coca-Cola Santa Tour Regina Facebook page, where people could also request an area for him to visit.
John Thompson, the man organizing the effort, has only one purpose behind his actions: to bring some holiday cheer.
“Everybody’s had a tough year,” Thompson said. “It’s been amazing to put some smiles on people’s faces and give everybody an opportunity to get their kids in front of Santa Claus as Santa is pretty much coming to them and driving through their neighbourhoods.