'Something we need to do': Sask. limits household and worship gatherings for entire province
The Saskatchewan government has extended the limit on private household gatherings to encompass the whole province.
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288 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in Sask.; 328 variants of concern identified
The Government of Saskatchewan reported 288 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Tuesday. There were also 328 more variants of concern identified.
Sask. expands COVID-19 vaccine appointment eligibility
Saskatchewan has expanded vaccine appointment eligibility to those 52 and older starting Wednesday at 8 a.m. Pregnant women, youth aged 16 to 17 who are clinically extremely vulnerable and everyone over 40 in the Far North are also eligible for their first dose.
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Highway closures, snowy conditions continue throughout southeast Sask.
Areas of southeast Saskatchewan continue to deal with highway closures and weather warnings due to a spring storm that brought snow and high winds.
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Sask. NDP, SGEU continue to call on government to prioritize more frontline workers in COVID-19 vaccine plan
The NDP and SGEU continue to call on the provincial government to prioritize more frontline workers in the COVID-19 vaccination strategy.
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John A. Macdonald statue removed from Regina's Victoria Park
The statue of John A. Macdonald has been removed from Regina's Victoria Park.
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'Don't go vaccine shopping': Sask. doctor urges residents to take any vaccine
While Saskatchewan has seen hesitancy from residents to receive AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, one Regina doctor is encouraging people to take whichever vaccine is offered to them.
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49-year-olds eligible for Regina's drive-thru vaccine clinic
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has expanded vaccination eligibility to include 49-year-olds at the Regina drive-thru clinic.
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Sask. curlers feel 'totally safe' after COVID-19 scare in Calgary bubble
Days after the Men’s Curling World Championships in Calgary were put on hold for a day due to COVID-19 concerns, a new crop of curlers have arrived in Alberta.
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Canada closely watching U.S. pause of J&J COVID-19 vaccine over rare blood clots
Health Canada says it’s closely watching the situation south of the border, where federal health and safety officials have paused the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over concerns of a small number of rare blood clotting events.
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Group working to preserve the cultural and environmental aspects of Kinookimaw
A group of concerned citizens want to preserve the cultural and environmental significance of Kinookimaw, approximately 1,100 acres of land located West of Regina Beach.
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Nearly 4,000 lbs of marijuana seized near Moose Jaw: RCMP
Three men from Ontario are facing multiple charges after police seized nearly 4,000 lbs of marijuana near Moose Jaw.
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Sask. adds 300 new COVID-19 cases; identifies 214 more variant cases
Saskatchewan confirmed 300 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death on Monday.
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U.S. recommends 'pause' for J&J COVID-19 shot over clot reports
The U.S. on Tuesday recommended a 'pause' in use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of rare but potentially dangerous blood clots, setting off a chain reaction worldwide and dealing a setback to the global vaccination campaign.
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Citing disease risk, WHO calls for ban on sale of live animals in food markets
The WHO on Tuesday urged countries to suspend the sale of live animals captured from the wild in food markets as an emergency measure, saying wild animals are a leading source of emerging infectious diseases like the coronavirus.
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Sask. to begin vaccinating first responders, remaining healthcare workers
Saskatchewan made some changes to its age-based COVID-19 vaccine strategy Monday, announcing it will begin immunizing some frontline essential workers – but not all.
Council offers land worth $6.3M to unnamed purchaser for $4M
Regina city council has offered a piece of land for significantly less than its appraised value to an unnamed purchaser.
While Sask. taxes EV owners, some Canadian provinces are offering cash
Here's a look at some of the incentive programs for electric vehicles for individuals and businesses, in other Canadian provinces:
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Snowfall warning remains for parts of southern Saskatchewan
Parts of southern Saskatchewan remain under a snowfall warning, according to Environment Canada.
Cowessess First Nation new child welfare legislation will keep children in care connected to community
Cowessess First Nation children in care have a better chance of staying connected to their community after Cowessess introduced its own child welfare legislation.
'Below normal' moisture conditions expected in Southern Sask.
The Water Security Agency says low snow cover through much of southern Saskatchewan will lead to below normal moisture conditions in the area heading in to spring.
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CHEO preparing to accept adults under 40 requiring critical care amid surge of COVID-19 patients
The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario is preparing to accept transfers of adult patients requiring critical care as local hospitals see record numbers of COVID-19 patients.
Atlantic bubble bursts less than one week before planned reopening
The Council of Atlantic Premiers has confirmed that the Atlantic Bubble will not reopen on April 19 as planned.
Motorist searches for moose they hit with their vehicle, ends up lost in northern Ontario woods overnight
A driver in West Nipissing, Ont., who wanted to help a moose they struck with a vehicle ended up spending the night in the woods.
'The most bizarre thing I'd ever seen': Vancouver Island man spots sea lion along logging road
A Vancouver Island man had a surprising encounter with a sea lion along a logging road kilometres away from the nearest coastline.
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Some residents staying put despite La Soufriere eruptions
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Beaded map connects Indigenous artists across Canada, U.S.
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Prince William and Prince Harry pay tribute to Prince Philip
An eight-day period of national mourning for the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, is underway in the U.K.
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Quebec woman has Canada's first reported blood clot linked to AstraZeneca vaccine
Canada reported its first case of vaccine-induced blood clots linked to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in a Quebec woman who is now said to be recovering at home.
Atlantic bubble bursts less than one week before planned reopening
The Council of Atlantic Premiers has confirmed that the Atlantic Bubble will not reopen on April 19 as planned.
Canada closely watching U.S. pause of J&J COVID-19 vaccine over rare blood clots
Health Canada says it’s closely watching the situation south of the border, where federal health and safety officials have paused the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over concerns of a small number of rare blood clotting events.
Cargill plant in London, Ont. to halt production after 82 workers contract COVID-19
The Cargill poultry processing plant in London, Ont. is ceasing production Tuesday following an outbreak of 82 COVID-19 cases among workers.
Virtual Ramadan gatherings will focus on COVID-19 vaccines, fighting Islamophobia
For the second Ramadan in a row, Canadian Muslims across the country will be turning to online gatherings, with many events placing a special focus on activism and COVID-19 vaccines.
Minnesota police chief, cop quit after Daunte Wright's shooting death
A white police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb resigned Tuesday, as did the city's police chief -- moves that the mayor said he hoped would help heal the community and lead to reconciliation after two nights of protests and unrest.
Expert says cop was justified in pinning down George Floyd
Former Officer Derek Chauvin was justified in pinning George Floyd to the ground because he kept struggling, a use-of-force expert testified for the defence Tuesday, contradicting a parade of authorities from both inside and outside the Minneapolis Police Department.
Liberals set to dive deeply into child care in April 19 federal budget
The federal Liberals are set to dive into child care in next week's budget, with stakeholders being told to expect strings attached to federal cash for provinces who want the money.
What next after Yukon election ends in tie? It could come down to drawing lots
The Yukon territorial election ended in a tie Monday night with the Liberals seemingly headed toward a minority government.
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Kenney says calls for Hinshaw to be locked up are 'unhinged'
Premier Jason Kenney pushed back against anti-lockdown sentiment among some Albertans, including MLAs in his own party.
U.S. anglers fined more than $70K for Vancouver island haul
Three U.S. fishermen received steep penalties after pleading guilty to fishing infractions on Vancouver Island.
