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AstraZeneca's vaccines are ready for Corona vaccination at the vaccination center. in Apolda, Germany, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. (Michael Reichel/dpa via AP)

'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. 3

A drift of snow is seen in this image taken April 13, 2021. Blowing snow and slippery roads forced closures of multiple southeast Saskatchewan highways. (Brendan Ellis/CTV News)

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. 1

In this Feb. 11, 2021 file photo, a health worker prepares a dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine to be administered at a vaccination center set up in Fiumicino, near Rome's international airport. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

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. 32

Kinookimaw, approximately 1,100 acres of land located West of Regina Beach, is pictured. (Taylor Rattray / CTV News Regina)

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. 1

This Dec. 2, 2020 photo provided by Johnson & Johnson shows vials of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. (Johnson & Johnson via AP)

U.S. recommends 'pause' for J&J COVID-19 single-dose vaccine over clot reports

The U.S. is recommending a 'pause' in using the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. 2

The U.S. is beginning to see a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images/CNN)

COVID-19 in Sask: Here's what we know ahead of the province's next update

ICYMI: Saskatchewan confirmed 300 new COVID-19 cases and one death on Monday. There were also 214 variants of concern identified. 3

Pharmacist Barbara Violo shows off a vial of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine after providing doses to customers at the Junction Chemist which is a independent pharmacy during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto on Friday, March 12, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

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. 21

Three men from Ontario are facing several charges after RCMP seized nearly 4,000 lbs of marijuana near Moose Jaw. (Supplied: RCMP)

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.

This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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. 35

In this March 14, 2020 file photo, health officials inspect bats to be confiscated and culled in the wake of coronavirus outbreak at a live animal market in Solo, Central Java, Indonesia. 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. (AP Photo, File)

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. 20

Bishop Michael Hawkins has been hospitalized twice because of lingering effects from COVID-19.

Sask. man hospitalized twice from COVID-19 says province not doing enough to prevent deaths

Prince Albert’s Michael Hawkins says the province needs to do more to stop people from dying of COVID-19. 28

A lone lady walks in an empty Air Canada line at Pearson International Airport in Toronto on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

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Air Canada, Canadian government reach agreement in $5.9-billion 'liquidity program'

Air Canada and the federal government have reached an agreement on a $5.9-billion aid package that the company says will speed up customer refunds, protect industry jobs and return service to some communities that were shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 4

Surveillance video obtained by CTV News shows brawls and vandalism inside a beleaguered Saskatoon condo building.

Fire department bills Saskatoon condo $58,000 for fire code fixes after months of 'insanity'

A big chunk of the $58,000 bill to the condo board involves the manpower from Saskatoon Police Service needed to protect contractors while work was being completed on the tower. 2

Regina city hall is shown in this file photo (Gareth Dillistone / CTV News Regina)

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. 1

Sask. introduces civilian-led model for police oversight

The Serious Incident Response Team will investigate serious incidents involving police officers in the province, like sexual assault, serious injury or death in police custody.

SaskTel will waive domestic data overage charges until June 30

SaskTel announced Monday it will waive overage charges until the end of June to assist those learning or working online as a result of COVID-19.

A Regina police cruiser is seen in this file image.

Man charged with impaired driving after allegedly hitting a house in east Regina

A 21-year-old man is facing an impaired driving charge after allegedly driving a vehicle into an east Regina home.

Vehicles are seen lined up at Regina's drive-thru COVID-19 testing site, on March 24, 2021. (Marc Smith/CTV News)

Ages 50-54 eligible for Regina's drive-thru vaccine clinic

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has expanded vaccination eligibility to include 50-year-olds at the Regina drive-thru clinic. 32

Snowfall warnings remain in place in parts of Southern Sask. (Environment Canada)

Snowfall warning remains for parts of southern Saskatchewan

Parts of southern Saskatchewan remain under a snowfall warning, according to Environment Canada. 1

Andrea Robichaud came up with the “Cooking for a Cause at Home” a seasonal subscription box. Courtesy: Andrea Robichaud

This cooking subscription box supports local Regina restaurants

A new subscription box offers a method to support local restaurants in Regina. 1

Sask. Legislative Building fire protections

EV owners protest new fee outside Sask. legislative building

A group of electric vehicle owners rallied outside the legislative building in Regina to protest the Government of Saskatchewan’s new annual fee for drivers. 1

A nurse performs a test on a patient at a drive-in COVID-19 clinic in Montreal, on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

321 new COVID-19 cases in Sask.; 1 more death reported

There are 321 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, the province reported Sunday. Saskatchewan also reported 59 new cases of COVID-19 variants of concern. 32

A nurse administers a COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up clinic at the Masjid Darus Salaam in the Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood in Toronto on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Thousands of people have lined for vaccine doses at the mosque in the hard hit neighbourhood. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Canada is outpacing U.S. for new COVID-19 cases per capita

Daily new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada have skyrocketed amid the third wave of the pandemic and have now outpaced the United States per capita. 14

Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for southern parts of Saskatchewan

Environment Canada has upgraded its special weather statement to a snowfall warning for parts of southern Saskatchewan on Saturday.

People line up outside a vaccine clinic as seniors wait to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Edmonton Alta, on Friday February 26, 2021 (The Canadian Press/Jason Franson).

Over 1,100 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Alberta, half of active cases are variants of concern

Another 1,183 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Alberta including 942 variant of concern cases.

CTV News Regina has everything you need know about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in Regina. (AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin)

How do I get the coronavirus vaccine in Regina?

CTVNewsRegina.ca has everything you need to know about receiving the vaccines in Regina, including locations, how to register, and who is next in line. 34

Saskatoon's electric vehicle owners take to the street in protest of Sask Party's new tax

Electric vehicle owners in Saskatoon gathered downtown to raise awareness over the Saskatchewan government’s plan to tax electric vehicles (EVs).

The sign in front of Regina Police Headquarters is pictured in this file photo. (Brendan Ellis/CTV News)

Driver charged after passenger seriously injured in crash

A 30-year-old Regina man is facing charges after a single vehicle crash that seriously injured a passenger.

SHA warning of increased risk at a business in Goodsoil

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning of increased COVID-19 exposure at a local business in Goodsoil.

Sask. reports 236 new COVID-19 cases; 126 variants of concern identified

Saskatchewan confirmed 236 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, along with 126 newly detected variants of concern. 3

Lloydminster opening COVID-19 drive-thru clinic on Sunday for ages 55 and older

Lloydminster is opening a drive-thru immunization clinic at 5521 49 Avenue for residents 55 years of age or older.

The "Spot a Hero" campaign is providing front line workers with vouchers for two cinnamon buns and a coffee from the Green Spot Cafe. (Courtesy: Spot a Hero)

Regina volunteers giving back to front line workers

A group of volunteers is raising money to give back to Regina's frontline workers that have felt the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1

Lumsden is a finalist in the 2021 Kraft Hockeyville Competition.

Lumsden loses Kraft Hockeyville bid

Lumsden has lost its bid to become Kraft Hockeyville 2021.

Temperatures will drop off after Saturday as an Alberta Clipper brings snow and colder temperatures.

Spring weather hiatus headed for southern Sask. as storm brings snow and cold

Below seasonal temperatures are on the way into the province for the first time this April, as an Alberta Clipper brings snow and colder temperatures heading into next week. 1