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Hundreds of workers at Evraz steel in Regina have been given layoff notice.

Layoff notices issued to nearly 600 Evraz employees: union

According to the union representing workers at Regina’s Evraz Steel facility, nearly 600 layoff notices have been posted for employees in the plant’s Tubular Division.

Dr. Shahab speaks to the media at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building, on Nov. 19, 2020. (Marc Smith/CTV News)

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'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. 2

An electron microscopic image that shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. (AFP)

2 more COVID-19 deaths in Sask.; 238 new cases

Saskatchewan reported two COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday, along with 238 more cases. 2

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. 2

Fay Munro said she has been told she is being evicted from her residential program, meant to assist in her recovery from a crystal meth addiction. (Colton Wiens/CTV News)

'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. 1

The Government of Saskatchewan shared this post, which has since been deleted, on Dec. 1, 2020.

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. 1

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 provinces 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.

A sign displayed at the entrance of Luther Special Care Home on Nov. 23, 2020. (Chad Hills/CTV News)

Sask. long-term care staff need to be tested at least once a week to control COVID-19 outbreaks, expert says

A long-term care expert says staff should be frequently tested for COVID-19 to control Saskatchewan’s growing number of outbreaks. 1

Team Robyn Silvernagle has represented Saskatchewan at the previous two Scotties Tournament of Hearts. (CTV News)

CurlSask weighs options as championships bubble announced

Curling Canada is moving its biggest competitions of the 2021 season to Calgary. 1

Royal University Hospital is pictured in this file photo.

Report raises questions about quality of life for Sask. patients waiting for surgery

A new report from a Canadian public policy think tank is raising questions about the quality of life of patients who have to wait months and sometimes even years to get surgery.

Bar Willow Eatery put tents on their patio, to increase their dining capacity and give people a comfortable place to eat. (Stefanie Davis/CTV News)

Bar Willow Eatery working with City of Regina on outdoor dining solution

The Bar Willow Eatery and City of Regina are working together in hopes of finding a quick and effective solution to the restaurant’s outdoor patio dining space, which was shut down by the city after failing to meet permitting requirements. 1

SHA warns of increased COVID-19 in Regina, puts visitation limits for acute care

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is limiting visitation for people in acute care facilities after announcing escalating COVID-19 activity in Regina. 2

Regina city council to meet every two weeks

Regina city council voted on Wednesday to meet every two weeks this coming year.

This 2020 electron microscope made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention image shows the spherical coronavirus particles from the first U.S. case of COVID-19. ockdowns and other tough measures implemented to fight coronavirus disease have led to a dramatic decline in other infectious illnesses such as influenza and sexually transmitted infections, public health data suggest. While experts say delayed diagnoses likely contributed to the drop in reported cases, the numbers are nevertheless stark. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-C.S. Goldsmith, A. Tamin/ CDC via AP

COVID-19 cases confirmed at Ministry of Education, Swift Current Minor Hockey

The Saskatchewan government has declared new outbreaks at the Ministry of Education in Regina, the Regina Eagle Club, and multiple Saskatchewan hockey teams. 2

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.

Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller, left, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provide an update on the COVID-19 pandemic during a press conference in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Feds break promise to eliminate all drinking water advisories in 2021, vow work will continue

The federal Liberal government has admitted that its promise to eradicate all drinking water advisories in First Nations communities across Canada by March 2021 will be broken. 18

City of Regina provides COVID-19 update, council looks to re-jig committees

Regina’s new city council will meet for the first time Wednesday, setting the groundwork for the next four years and discuss the latest impacts caused by COVID-19.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe takes questions from reporters at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building on Dec. 1, 2020. (Wayne Mantyka/CTV News)

Moe hopeful for larger holiday gatherings despite rising COVID-19 cases

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is holding out hope that the government may be able to ease household gathering limits ahead of the holidays. 1

A Regina police cruiser is seen in this file image.

Police investigate after woman found dead in South Regina

Regina police have launched a death investigation after a woman was found dead in a South Regina neighbourhood.

Regina school boards pleased with fall semester of online-learning

For the last three months, students, teachers and parents have had to adjust to a new normal: online learning. 1

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

Regina man charged in connection with explosive device discovery

The Regina Police Service has charged a 31-year old man after an incident involving explosives near a downtown business over the weekend.

Colourized scanning electron micrograph of a cell (purple) heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (yellow). (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health)

Sask. reports 4 more COVID-19 deaths, 181 new cases

Four more Saskatchewan people have died after testing positive for COVID-19, bringing the province’s death toll above 50. Another 181 new COVID-19 cases were also reported on Tuesday, with 3,819 total cases considered active.

Harold Martin, who has been sculpting for 15 years, created a unicorn out of snow on Elliot Street. (CTV News)

This Regina sculptor made a unicorn out of snow

Harold Martin decided to add a bit of magic to his neighbourhood this winter.

École Massey School in Regina closed following COVID-19 case

Regina Public Schools has announced École Massey School will be closed effective immediately after reporting a case of COVID-19.

SaskPower warns of scam targeting customers in Regina

SaskPower is warning people of a door-to-door scam in Regina.

The Melville and District Food Bank is looking for donations as the province heads into the the holiday season. (Kaylyn Whibbs/CTV News)

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. 1

The provincial court building in Regina (CTV News)

Regina police officer found not guilty of assault

Cst. Roger Wiebe, 50, has been found not guilty of assault following an incident in April. 1

Man, 43, dies following collision between car and semi-truck near Yorkton

A man died following a collision between a car and a semi-truck at the intersection of Highway 16 and Highway 9, near Yorkton.

Sask. introduces paid COVID-19 testing option for asymptomatic people

You can now pay for a COVID-19 test in Saskatchewan. 1

The Saskatchewan Legislative Building overlooks Wascana Lake in this CTV file photo.

SaskPower 10% rebate begins Tuesday

A new rebate from the Government of Saskatchewan came into effect Tuesday, and will run through Nov. 30, 2021.

Girl, 17, faces child abduction, stolen auto charges

A 17-year old Regina girl has been returned from Calgary to face charges related to a stolen vehicle and abduction of a child.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference at Rideau Cottage during the COVID pandemic in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

PM: Feds, provinces agree vaccine prioritization should be consistent Canada-wide

As the precise order of who will follow seniors, health care workers and high-risk populations in line to get COVID-19 vaccines is still being sorted out, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal and provincial governments agree that there should be a cross-Canada "consensus" on the matter. 13

Extendicare Parkside is seen in this image. (Google Maps)

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