Brandt Group of Companies CEO Shaun Semple sat in the gallery during the April 29, 2026 meeting of Regina's executive committee, as the proposed purchase of REAL edged closer to reality. The deal, which has been the subject of intense negotiations, is now just one vote away from being finalized.
Live Updates on the Acquisition
Stay tuned for live updates as the decision unfolds. The outcome could have significant implications for the local economy and community. Brandt's bid to acquire REAL has been a key topic in recent weeks, with stakeholders weighing in on the potential benefits and drawbacks.
Other News Highlights
In other news, the Don Valley Parkway will be closed all weekend for maintenance. An Ontario restaurant has been named the best in Canada, with the full list available online. Vancouver council voted to fight a downtown overdose prevention site, while a B.C. trucker was caught drunk driving with a speed limiter disabled. Calgary police shut down a home after allegations of drug use and violent crime.
One person died after an assault in Woodlands, Calgary, and two were found dead following a fire in a Gatineau, Que. apartment building. Ottawa Catholic School Board trustees expressed concerns over Ontario education changes, and some Quebec pharmacies are removing energy drinks from shelves. The Quebec restaurants that made the 2026 Michelin guide have been announced.
Two 13-year-old boys were charged after a senior woman was sprayed with a fire extinguisher in northeast Edmonton. Gas prices are highest in certain areas, and the N.B. RCMP continues to investigate the disappearance and homicide of a Bathurst girl, five years later. Three people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash in Winnipeg, and three Winnipeg restaurants made the top 100 in Canada.
Saskatchewan NDP leader will speak about an MLA's exit from the party. A SaskAlert test was rescheduled amid ongoing emergencies. Four sailors from the doomed Franklin expedition were identified through DNA. A device found at a Kitchener gas station was deemed not dangerous. Two people were charged after a stolen SUV sparked a fiery Idylwyld crash. A flood at a Meadow Lake food bank highlighted building issues, and a sleeping Sault driver was charged with impaired driving.
Sudbury encourages using vacant schools to address housing shortages. Two people were extricated from a vehicle after a crash involving a tractor trailer in southeast London. $1M in cash was seized after a search warrant at a Woodstock business. El Niño could bring rain, flooding, and wild weather fluctuations to Central Ontario. Rumours surround Honda's future EV plant in Alliston, Ont. Gas prices hit the highest level since 2022 in Windsor, but relief may be coming. Drugs and a stolen vehicle were found with two slumped-over men. Lights of Wonder was cancelled for 2026 due to rising costs. A B.C. man's killing spurred housing law reform, but relatives wonder why it's unsolved. The Barrie Colts were fined $15K for the head coach's post-game comments.
Italian PM slammed AI-generated images of herself. A man was charged in the U.S. with stealing US$450 million from a Mexican billionaire. OpenAI did not respect Canadian privacy laws in developing ChatGPT, a probe found. PM Carney is waiting on a committee report before a decision on MAID expansion for mental illness. PM Carney named Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general. Airbus secured a 150-plane order with AirAsia, boosting Quebec aviation. Suncor is on track to become one of North America's lowest-cost oil producers. Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey. Social media doesn't strengthen friendships; here's what works. Denied at the dock: when a dream cruise becomes a floating quarantine. What's going on with concert and tour cancellations? Some say artists are catching 'blue dot fever.' Chile's Raul Zurita will receive a lifetime recognition award at the Griffin Poetry Prize. 'Bon Cop, Bad Cop' TV reboot is here without Colm Feore, with Henry Czerny stepping in. Marta Kostyuk withdrew from the Italian Open with physical issues. The NFL and referees association are moving closer to a new deal. Detroit lands a PWHL franchise with further expansion on track. A U.S. couple says moving to Germany was a tough adjustment for their family. A male coyote swam over 3 km to Alcatraz Island. France launches one-euro university meals for all students. Scientists use raccoons and possums with tracking devices to locate invasive Burmese pythons in Florida. Millions of tonnes of rock fell into an Alaskan fiord, triggering a tsunami as tall as the CN Tower. Canada has a new searchable flood risk tool, but it can't be searched yet. A Canadian company's innovation is a giant leap for drinking water on the moon. Apple agreed to a US$250M settlement over AI Siri claims. Musk 'was going to hit me,' an OpenAI executive said at trial.
