Regina Community News

Today, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, announced the renewal of the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Grant for the next three years. This grant provides eligible community organizations with financial support to help offset the costs of hosting free tax clinics, making it easier for them to continue their important work.

After a year of record growth, the Game. Set. Equity. Community Tennis Grants, presented by National Bank, returns in 2026 with a new two-year grant available for past recipients, as Tennis Canada and National Bank’s investment grows to $125,000.

Students from an Edmonton high school kept a non-profit charity initiative alive with a two-day event that provided free clothing and hygiene products to anyone who needs them. Christina Daniel founded Ross Sheppard High School’s Givology in 2024 as a Grade 11 student after learning one of her peers had been facing homelessness.

People are seeking shelter from the cold at Regina’s newest 24-hour warming centre, now open on 11th Avenue. Visitors say the additional space is making a difference as temperatures plunge. “Incredibly helpful,” said Ty Carter, who uses the warming centre. “Three or four years ago there weren’t really warm-up spaces. Camp Hope was the thing.”

CBC Saskatchewan's Future 40 is back! Every 18 months, CBC Saskatchewan recognizes an outstanding group of Saskatchewanians under the age of 40 who are making a difference in their communities. From a list of dozens of worthy nominees, we’ve chosen 10 young people who’ve demonstrated their passion for our province and who are making Saskatchewan a great place to live, work and play. Get inspired by meeting our Future 40 winners for 2026.

Goodbye, 2025: when it came to big announcements, 2025 was a relatively underwhelming year for Canada’s charities and non-profits. But what will 2026 hold for the sector? Below, we highlight four developments to keep an eye on in 2026. Already, two of these: the CRA’s move to “axe the fax” and the Lobbying Commissioner’s move to lower the registration threshold for organizations, are well underway.