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John Cairns

John Cairns

John Cairns, who originally hails from Saskatoon, is СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ'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

NDP to attempt motion opposing virtual physician program

NDP to attempt motion opposing virtual physician program

Opposition raises concerns about emergency room doctors СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ replaced by webcams.
Moe talks election impact at Williston Basin conference

Moe talks election impact at Williston Basin conference

Premier Scott Moe takes part in one-on-one discussion at annual oil and gas event in Regina.
Beck congratulates Carney on election win

Beck congratulates Carney on election win

Opposition leader says there is an opportunity for the federal government to make things right with Saskatchewan.
Premier Moe strikes conciliatory tone upon Carney’s win

Premier Moe strikes conciliatory tone upon Carney’s win

Moe extends offer to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saskatchewan.
Election day is here: polls close at 7:30 p.m.

Election day is here: polls close at 7:30 p.m.

Stay tuned for election coverage at sasktoday.ca.
Missing Persons Week in Saskatchewan

Missing Persons Week in Saskatchewan

Emotional commemorations this week to remember those who have gone missing in the province.
Election update: Highlights of the final week in Sask.

Election update: Highlights of the final week in Sask.

Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney both making stops in Saskatoon.
Focus on 14: The outlook for Saskatchewan’s federal ridings

Focus on 14: The outlook for Saskatchewan’s federal ridings

Can anyone stop another 14-seat Conservative sweep of the province? SaskToday's political reporter John Cairns’ look at the election map.
CUPE health care workers rally for fair wages

CUPE health care workers rally for fair wages

Rally of health care workers at the Legislature.
SPSA readies for wildfires, spring runoff season

SPSA readies for wildfires, spring runoff season

Officials with SPSA provide outlook for 2025 in media briefing
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