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COVID-19 cases rise to 142 at Saskatoon jail, daily temperature checks added for staff: union
The union representing workers at Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre (SPCC) says staff are now undergoing daily temperature checks as the number of cases at the jail has risen to 142.
1st degree murder charge laid against brother of Regina man missing since 1997
A 78-year old Regina man has been charged with first-degree murder for the 1997 disappearance of his brother.
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COVID-19 in Sask: Here's what we know ahead of the next update
Here’s what we know ahead of Saskatchewan’s next update on COVID-19 cases in the province.
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More than 100 Sask. medical students call on the province to step-up its COVID-19 response
The Student Medical Society of Saskatchewan, along with more than 100 student doctors, have signed a letter to the province calling for a better response to the deepening pandemic.
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Record number of Sask. smokers turning to helpline to quit amid coronavirus pandemic
With the potential COVID-19 has to damage the lungs, smokers are taking notice and trying to kick the habit according to the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS).
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'Need more reasons to smile right now': Saskatoon woman's giant snow dragon lifts spirits
When Mel Thompson looked out her window three years ago, she had no idea what she saw would spark an annual tradition.
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November was worst month of pandemic for Sask.
By the end of November, Saskatchewan numbers have spiked with the province recording 5,421 new cases and 22 deaths, including 10 in the last five days.
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After 16 cases of COVID-19, Saskatoon high school moves to level four of safe schools plan
Centennial Collegiate is moving to level four of the provincial safe schools plan.
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2 new COVID-19 deaths, 325 more cases in Sask.
Two more people from Saskatchewan have died after testing positive for COVID-19, the province reported Monday. There are 325 new cases.
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125 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Saskatoon area, active case count rises to 1,318
The Saskatoon area had a total 1,318 active cases as of Monday afternoon, according to the Saskatchewan government.
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Large number of COVID-19 cases linked to curling events in Regina
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced there is a heightened risk that people may have been exposed to COVID-19 if they attended a number of curling events in Regina.
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Premier Moe calling for feds to procure more vaccines
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is calling on the federal government to procure additional vaccines that can be ready to be administered in the initial round of immunizations, a move he says in part would alleviate a lot of the 'difficult decisions' premiers are having to make about closures and restrictions.
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'Because of my uncle Dustin': Regina boy shaves head to support Movember, raises more than $2,000
A Regina boy has raised more than $2,000 for the Movember Foundation, despite not quite being old enough to grow a moustache.
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Sask. reports 351 new cases of COVID-19, 115 in hospital
The Saskatchewan government has announced 351 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the number of active cases to 3,605.
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'These men were waiting for us to grow up': Open letter to The Street Culture Project calls for action against 'culture' of abuse and silence
Twenty-two current and former staff of a Regina non-profit have written an open letter calling for change, to what staff call a “culture of abuse and silence” in the workplace.
Regina woman fined $2,800 for breaking Public Health Order
A Regina woman is facing a $2,800 fine for breaking the provinces public health order on gathering sizes.
Fred Sasakamoose, one of NHL's first Indigenous players, dies after COVID-19 diagnosis
A trailblazer, who was among the first Indigenous players in the NHL, has died after being hospitalized for COVID-19.
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Yorkton man brings awareness to triggers for those dealing with addiction
A man recovering from addiction is trying to raise awareness for those with substance abuse disorder.
Preeceville Lions Family trail welcomes new ski chalet
A new ski chalet was constructed on the Preeceville Lions Family trail, giving those taking advantage of winter activities a place to get away from the cold.
Out-of-province shoppers welcome in Yorkton following increased Manitoba COVID-19 restrictions
Yorkton serves as a hub for shoppers in surrounding rural communities and seeing a Manitoba plate in the Parkland is not out of the ordinary on any given day.
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'Hard pass': Ryan Reynolds pumps brakes on street-naming petition
Should Vancouver name a street after home-grown celebrity philanthropist Ryan Reynolds? If you ask the "Deadpool" star, the answer is a firm no.
Downtown Winnipeg's Hudson’s Bay store closes Monday, earlier than scheduled
The Hudson's Bay Company store in Downtown Winnipeg has officially shut its doors as of Monday, Nov. 30, for good, even though it was scheduled to close in early 2021.
Mi'kmaq band councillor, two fishermen face charges in Nova Scotia fishing dispute
An Indigenous band councillor and two fishermen are facing charges in relation to tensions that erupted on the water after a Mi'kmaq First Nation launched a self-regulated fishery in southwestern Nova Scotia.
Report finds 'widespread' anti-Indigenous racism in B.C. health system
A report into anti-Indigenous discrimination in British Columbia’s health-care system has found "hundreds of examples of prejudice and racism" in health facilities across the province.
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Denmark culls mink to stop a mutated strain of COVID-19
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F1 driver escapes violent crash with minor injuries
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UPDATED | European regulator could OK 1st COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 29
European regulators may approve a coronavirus vaccine developed by drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech within four weeks, the EU's drug agency said Tuesday, a time frame that could mean the shot is rolled out first in the United States and Britain.
Federal deficit on track to exceed $381B, as spending increases in wake of second COVID-19 wave
The federal government is unveiling a new round of financial supports to respond to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, as the latest projections show the national deficit is projected to hit a new high: at least $381.6 billion this fiscal year.
'Like I was losing my mind': Student with rare 'brain on fire' overcomes coma, memory loss to graduate university
An Ontario student has graduated from university despite suffering from a disease commonly known as ‘brain on fire’ that put her in a five-month coma and caused near total memory loss during her second year of school.
Don Martin: Fiscal update shows a revamp, like spring and an election, is coming
Amid the dizzying lineup of 12-digit figures financing the government’s pandemic response were the monetary makings for whatever the prime minister has in mind to revamp Canadian society once the pandemic passes, Don Martin writes in his latest column for CTVNews.ca.
Virtual celebrations and outdoor parties: How the office Christmas party will be different this year
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of daily life, and experts say Canadians can also expect it to alter their office Christmas parties this year with many companies shifting to online celebrations or outdoor gatherings.
Mystery over metal monolith found on Romanian hilltop
A metal monolith that mysteriously appeared on a hilltop in northern Romania has sparked curiosity and mockery online, coming just days after a similar object was found in the Utah desert.
Scientists find new clues, but origin of COVID-19 still a mystery
While many scientists are racing to find vaccines to tame the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, other researchers are probing the past, trying to unravel one of the greatest mysteries of the virus: exactly where it came from.
As Nova Scotia's mass shooting inquiry begins its work, many tough questions remain
For eight long hours, Nick Beaton was in agony as he waited to learn what had happened to his missing wife.
Woman in Sweden arrested on suspicion of locking son up for 28 years
A mother in Sweden has been arrested on suspicion of locking her son inside their apartment for 28 years, leaving him undernourished and with almost no teeth, police and media reports said Tuesday.
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Moderna Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks says the company is working closely with Health Canada, and that the country is not at back of line for vaccine.
