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Here’s what we know ahead of Saskatchewan’s next update on COVID-19 cases in the province.

The leader of the Saskatchewan Party promoted advance voting in the Queen City Wednesday morning, alongside the candidate for Regina Lakeview.

The federal New Democrats appear ready to back the minority government in a key confidence vote this afternoon, avoiding the country being called to the polls in a snap general election. 29

A Regina man recovering from COVID-19 is sharing his battle with the illness, in the hopes of encouraging others to wear a mask and listen to the advice of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. 1

A Grade 12 student at Prince Albert Collegiate Institute is leading a project where the class makes sleeping mats out of plastic bags for people who are homeless.

The court heard from witnesses and first responders during day two of the second-degree murder trial of a Saskatchewan boy. 1

A Regina man has been charged with manslaughter, after a one-year-old girl died in hospital following an alleged assault.

Members of Regina’s LBGT+ community are dedicated to helping Lulu’s Lodge, a housing program offering homeless youth a place to stay and succeed. 1

With crime rising in Saskatchewan’s two largest cities, both major provincial parties are hoping better mental health supports can help stem the problem. 1

Saskatchewan reported 44 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the province’s total active cases to 427. 2

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at a number of businesses where someone attended while likely infectious. 1

The federal government appears willing to go to the polls over the Conservatives proposing the creation of a new parliamentary committee to probe Liberal controversies including the WE Charity affair, though Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is insisting it's up to the opposition whether there will be a pandemic election. 29

After an increase of 66 new COVID-19 cases Monday — Saskatchewan's highest daily jump since the onset of the pandemic — the head of the province's teachers' union is renewing his call to suspend extracurricular activities.

Scientists around the world are scrambling to find a vaccine capable of protecting humanity against COVID-19. CTVNews.ca looks at some of the top contenders. 13

The Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan has quashed the convictions of a man found guilty of impaired driving causing death and ordered a new trial.

Some commuters experienced slippery conditions Tuesday morning as crews worked to clear the roads.

Mayoral candidate Michael Fougere says he will work to remove buses off 11 Avenue and use downtown parking fines for road repair if elected to lead the next city council.

Advance voting opened Tuesday morning for the Saskatchewan general election. 1

During a campaign stop in Saskatoon Scott Moe encouraged voters to cast their ballot at an advance poll. 3

NDP Leader Ryan Meili campaigned in Prince Albert with a message that the city has been let down by the Saskatchewan Party. 2

Saskatchewan’s two main parties contending to be the next provincial government have made many promises to sway voters.

For the first time in the 115-year history of the province, the election will be happening in the midst of a global pandemic. 1

The federal government appears to be drawing a line in the sand with the opposition parties' ongoing attempts to revive the WE Charity controversy, by stating that passage of a Conservative motion to create a new anti-corruption committee would "raise serious questions" about whether the House of Commons still has confidence in the government. 29

With the provincial election approaching and the public adjusting to autumn in a global pandemic, City of Regina officials are worried about voter confusion and apathy. 1

The second-degree murder trial of a boy who can not be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act has begun at the Conexus Arts Centre. 1

The partnership aims to increase Indigenous women entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan government reported on Monday 66 new cases of COVID-19.

As the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) aims to start its regular season in the first week of November, the league is concerned over the restrictions on crowd sizes.

With flu season right around the corner and the COVID-19 pandemic upon us, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says now is more important than ever to get the flu shot to prevent what could be a larger problem in the near future. 1

Saskatchewan commuters can expect to see STC buses back on the road should an NDP government be elected. 1

The Rosthern Hospital reopened Monday morning after a positive case of COVID-19 was reported in the building, according to the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

A new presence in Saskatchewan’s political scene, Buffalo Party Leader Wade Sira says he came to lead to the party because of “how unfairly Saskatchewan has been treated in Confederation.” 2

RM of Shellbrook resident John Schmalz, 48, was the victim of a homicide at some time between Oct. 12 and Oct. 15, RCMP say.

During a stop in Battleford on Monday, Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe highlighted commitments he's made previously during the campaign. 1

Walmart Canada is no longer allowing customers to price-match items in its stores, sparking consumer outrage in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.