COVID-19 in Sask: 259 cases, 1 new death
The province has announced 259 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death.
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Regina man charged with allegedly killing brother would likely die of COVID-19 if infected: Family member
A family member is worried about the well-being of a man who was recently charged with first degree murder over the death of his brother.
Sask. moves into next phase of COVID-19 surge plan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced it will launch the next phase of its COVID-19 surge plan, in order to manage the anticipate surge in patients over the next few weeks.
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CP investigating after video shows train running over pronghorn antelope herd
Canadian Pacific Railway says an investigation is underway following the release of a video showing one of the company's trains running over dozens of pronghorn antelope in southwestern Saskatchewan.
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WHL season start date uncertain amid rising COVID-19 cases
Uncertainty continues to swirl around the anticipated start date of the Western Hockey League regular season, as the league weighs its options amid rising COVID-19 case numbers.
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UPDATED | Layoff notices issued to 500 employees of Evraz tubular division
According to Evraz North America, 500 layoff notices have been posted for employees in the Regina Evraz Steel plant’s Tubular Division.
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Yorkton barber shop opening up conversations about men's mental health
A Yorkton barber shop is offering more than just hair cuts for its customers, giving them a safe place to open up about their mental health.
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'I'm not ready to leave': Regina woman being evicted from residential program after months of addiction recovery
A woman who moved into the Raising Hope Moving Families Forward residential program said she has been told she is being evicted and must leave by December 31, despite feeling unprepared to leave.
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'A world-class collaboration': 100 made-in-Sask. ventilators to help in COVID-19 fight
One hundred ventilators, all made in Saskatchewan, will soon be available to help patients hardest-hit by COVID-19.
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You’ll never guess how many times this Sask. person ordered SkipTheDishes in 2020
Guess how many orders the most frequent Saskatchewan user of SkipTheDishes placed an order this year. Nope, more.
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NEW | 'A very quiet Christmas': Shahab discouraging inter-provincial travel, gatherings during holiday season
Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer is urging people to be cautious and discouraging inter-provincial travel, as the province heads into the holiday season during a pandemic.
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Sask. COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan to be presented next week
While a finish line for the pandemic is not quite in sight, Saskatchewan’s Health Minister said a potential vaccine provides a clearer picture of how the province will get there.
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Sask. government apologizes for World AIDS Day post that appears to depict gay couple
The Government of Saskatchewan has apologized for a social media post that appeared to depict a gay couple on World AIDS Day.
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2 more COVID-19 deaths in Sask.; 238 new cases
Saskatchewan reported two COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday, along with 238 more cases.
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Sask. may run out of ventilators in Jan. despite public health orders: SHA
Saskatchewan may see 40 to 50 per cent fewer new COVID-19 cases per day, as a result of the province's latest public health order, the SHA says in its latest modelling numbers, but it may still run out of ventilators by the end of January.
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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 barber shop opening up conversations about men's mental health
A Yorkton barber shop is offering more than just hair cuts for its customers, giving them a safe place to open up about their mental health.
City of Yorkton asks residents to get their shine on for holidays
The City of Yorkton, in collaboration with the Yorkton Business District and the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, is encouraging residents to get in the holiday spirit.
Melville Food Bank preparing for hectic holiday season
The holidays are already a hard season to some, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than usual could need assistance from local organizations like food banks.
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Would a curfew to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Toronto actually be effective?
As Toronto continues to report new COVID-19 case numbers by the hundreds on a daily basis, Mayor John Tory was asked Wednesday if the city would consider implementing a curfew to help curb the spread of the disease.
'It chokes me up': OPP collect hundreds of birthday cards for 11-year-old Ontario girl battling cancer
The OPP put out the call and you answered. Hundreds of birthday cards have been collected by Ontario Provincial Police for 11-year-old Sarah Hamby of Beeton, Ont.
Hundreds of people have broken quarantine rules in Canada - and some paid a hefty price
Having to spend 14 days in quarantine when you feel perfectly healthy isn’t easy, but not only is it seen right now as a necessary precaution after travelling outside Canada during COVID - it’s mandatory.
Sask. government apologizes for World AIDS Day post that appears to depict gay couple
The Government of Saskatchewan has apologized for a social media post that appeared to depict a gay couple on World AIDS Day.
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U.S. in talks with Huawei CFO Meng on resolving criminal charges: Reuters source
U.S. prosecutors are discussing a deal with lawyers for Huawei finance chief Meng Wanzhou to resolve criminal charges against her, a person familiar with the matter said, signaling a potential end to a case that has strained ties between the United States, China and Canada.
Alberta reports new daily high of 1,854 COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths
Alberta set a new daily high on Thursday with 1,854 cases of COVID-19 after nearly 20,000 tests.
O'Toole suggests lack of Liberal transparency feeding problem of vaccine misinformation
As federal public health officials plot out how to tackle COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is suggesting the lack of Liberal transparency is feeding into some Canadians' anxieties about being immunized against the novel coronavirus.
B.C. surpasses 9,000 active cases for the first time in the COVID-19 pandemic
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Second World War veteran beats COVID-19, marks 104th birthday
An Alabama man who spent Second World War repairing bomb-damaged trains in France recovered from a fight with COVID-19 in time to mark his 104th birthday on Thursday.
'I'm the guy who is stealing Christmas': Pallister tells Manitobans to stay apart this holiday season
Premier Brian Pallister has a strong message for Manitobans disrespecting public health orders and is telling people to celebrate the holidays differently this year.
Christmas cancellation: Quebec backtracks and calls off holiday gatherings
The Quebec government has reversed its decision on holiday gatherings in most of the province, citing a worrisome increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths over the past few days as the reason.
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Ottawa details plan for Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Defence Minister Sajjan says the military is working at 'top speed' to ensure the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine will go smoothly.
U.S. in talks with Meng Wanzhou about resolving charges
The U.S. Justice Department could allow Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou to return to China.
