Regina City Council set to revisit Dewdney Avenue name change recommendation [Video]

Regina City Council is expected to revisit the ongoing debate around renaming Dewdney Avenue at its meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

According to an agenda for the meeting posted online, council will revisit a motion first put forward by Coun. Andrew Stevens and Coun. Dan LeBlanc that was tabled on June 26.

“Approve Dewdney Avenue to be renamed as soon as practicable,” the first recommendation from the motion on the agenda reads.

A second recommendation is that council directs administration to consult with relevant stakeholders and the Civic Naming Committee to propose a replacement name to city council as soon as viable.

“And in any event by Q1 (quarter 1) of 2025,” the recommendation goes on to say.

During an interview with CTV Morning Live in May, Regina Mayor Sandra Masters said she understands the controversy surrounding the name of the famous street named after Edgar Dewdney, but said that all aspects of dropping the …