https://www.reginacanadaday.ca/event-schedule?hl=en-CA

Today, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Regina has a variety of events and schedule changes to celebrate Canada Day.

Major Events at Wascana Centre

Most official celebrations are held in the Wascana Centre near the Legislative building.

• 8:30 AM: Pancake Breakfast (while supplies last).
• 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Apex Adventure Zone and Saskatchewan Roughriders Riderville.
• 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM: Food Truck Alley and The Market.
• 12:00 PM: Opening Ceremonies.
• 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Regina Public Library Family Fun Zone (with the Saskatchewan Science Centre’s "Go! Science Outreach" team).
• 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Beer Garden.
• 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Live Main Stage Performances:
  • 1:15 PM: Ooo La La
  • 2:30 PM: Tequila Wranglers
  • 3:45 PM: Kriss The Sky
  • 5:15 PM: Rock Solid
  • 6:50 PM: Doctor Rocktopus
  • 8:30 PM: Doug and the Slugs
• 10:30 PM: Fireworks Grand Finale.

Other Local Celebrations

• Government House (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM): Hosted by the Lieutenant Governor with musical performances, a petting zoo, and Science Centre activities.
• RCMP Heritage Centre (2:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Family activities including axe throwing, an obstacle course, and a scavenger hunt. The RCMP Sunset Ceremony follows at 6:00 PM at the Depot.
• Buffalo Meadows Park: The Tatanga Day Festival and Powwow runs until 6:00 PM.

City Services & Important Reminders

• Civic Offices: Closed.
• Transit: Operating on a Sunday schedule; Paratransit is available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
• Parking: Paid parking zones are not in effect. However, note that Albert Street between College Avenue and 20th Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic starting at 8:30 PM for the fireworks.
• Safety: The Regina Police Service advises that illegal parking or stopping on roads to watch fireworks is prohibited. Parents are encouraged to take a photo of their child beforehand and visit the "Lost Children’s Tent" near the Main Stage if they become separated. Sources:
• Regina Canada Day Official Schedule
• Regina Police Service: 2026 Canada Day Celebrations
• 620 CKRM: Canada Day in Regina
• SaskToday: What’s open and closed in Regina on Canada Day Are you planning to attend any of these festivities, or would you like to know about specific transit routes to get there?

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I know that Vancouver has the Stolon Mesh project (centered around community gardens in the DTES/Chinatown) and Toronto has ToMesh, both of which have been active in building peer-to-peer infrastructure.

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cross-posted from: https://infosec.pub/post/48273679

cross-posted from: https://infosec.pub/post/48273678

With no serious debate, including on proposed amendments, Canada is blazing full speed ahead with Bill C-22, which would threaten encryption and increase surveillance. Also known as the Lawful Access Bill, Bill C-22 is currently moving forward quickly to a vote despite the many, many criticisms civil liberty groups and the tech industry have hurled at it.

As we’ve discussed before, Bill C-22 is dangerous on multiple levels. It pushes for requirements for metadata retention, expands information sharing with foreign governments, and establishes a mechanism that allows Canada’s Ministry of Public Safety to demand that companies create backdoors, effectively breaking encryption. That mechanism was a key facet of Part 2 in Bill C-22, and the government prevented it from being independently debated.

In a deep analysis of the bill, Citizen Lab and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association detail every one of flaws of this proposal, concluding that most elements are unsalvageable. 

A wide range of tech companies agree. Signal, Apple, Google, and several VPN providers oppose the bill, and some have said they’d likely be forced to either cut Canadians off from certain features or shut down services in Canada altogether.

The Canadian government wants this dangerous, complicated, overreaching bill passed before June 19. Bill C-22 is riddled with privacy problems that affect millions of people. It should be debated and studied fully, not jammed through on an arbitrary deadline. 

OpenMedia is offering a tool for Canadians to contact their elected representatives about the bill. Actions taken on OpenMedia's website are governed by OpenMedia's privacy policy, not EFF's.