BREAKING | 5 P.1 variant cases detected in Sask.
The first cases of the P.1 variant, initially detected in Brazil, have been identified in Saskatchewan.

The first cases of the P.1 variant, initially detected in Brazil, have been identified in Saskatchewan.
The Saskatchewan government announced Tuesday it will use the AstraZeneca shot to vaccinate people age 40 and older against COVID-19.
Saskatchewan’s public health orders have been extended to May 10, the province announced Tuesday.
The Federal government unveiled its long-awaited farmers budget on Monday. It included $101.4 billion in new spending, to support the country through the ongoing pandemic and stimulate the economic recovery post pandemic. It also included a number of spending measures that will directly impact Saskatchewan famers.
Regina public and Catholic schools have extended remote learning to May 3.
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling on Saskatoon police to investigate and lay criminal charges after a security guard was caught on camera struggling with a woman outside of a FreshCo last week.
The Ministry of Health and eHealth Saskatchewan are planning to enhance virtual health care services, the province says in a news release.
Saskatchewan premier and health minister have rejected invitations to tour a COVID-19 intensive care unit in Regina.
Patrick Marleau skated in his 1,768th career game to break Gordie Howe's record when the San Jose Sharks took on the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night.
Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man's neck in a case that touched off worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S.
With Ontario now allowing adults aged 40 and older to sign up for AstraZeneca COVID-19 appointments, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland are in the process of booking their first doses, as opposition leaders schedule their shots too.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is 'hopeful' that he will be able to travel internationally come June, so he can attend the G7 Leaders' Summit in the United Kingdom.
New Brunswick reported its first case of blood-clotting in a person who received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says Canada’s international and U.S. border restrictions will be in place for another month, at least.
India's Ministry of Railways shared a video of a railway employee saving a child who had fallen onto the tracks from an oncoming train.
Twitter account '@VaxHuntersCan' is a volunteer run group that helps Canadians book their COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Hester Ford had 53 grandchildren, 120 great grandchildren and 126 great-great grandchildren.
Chef Tallis Voakes tells us about the new Tims for Good sustainability platform, which is designed to promote continuous improvement at Tim Hortons.
A dozen elite European football clubs' proposed breakaway league has sparked controversy and condemnation.