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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Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority doctor calls for more collaboration with province on COVID-19 response
A doctor with the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is calling for more collaboration between Indigenous communities and the province on its COVID-19 response plan as cases in those regions continue to climb.
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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'We just can’t do it in good conscience': Pandemic shutters Saskatoon's Winterruption
In a long string of cancellations because of the deepening pandemic, Saskatoon’s Winterruption is the latest casualty.
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Saskatoon parents reminded to keep kids off snow piles as city plows ahead with snow removal
As snow-removal crews begin tackling large piles of snow left in the wake of a massive November snowstorm, the city is reminding residents to keep children away from them.
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COVID-19 outbreaks declared at 2 more Saskatoon schools
Health officials have declared outbreaks at Montgomery and Vincent Massey schools, Saskatoon Public Schools (SPS) says.
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Prince Albert students learn O Canada in sign language after singing restricted due to COVID-19
A Grade 1 classroom in Prince Albert is carrying on the daily O Canada tradition in sign language.
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'Some of it gets into the air': Saskatoon researcher explores potential risks posed by some disinfectants
A researcher from the University of Saskatchewan has found bleach-alternative disinfectants are doing more than just cleaning surfaces.
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Shoppers line up (but keep their distance) as Saskatoon H&M opens
A popular retail chain has opened its doors in downtown Saskatoon.
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Prince Albert store sees 30% spike in sales with increased demand for snowmobiles
A buying surge in recreation vehicles and equipment seen this summer with quads, RVs and boats is continuing this winter according to a local sport equipment dealership.
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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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'A world-class collaboration': 100 made-in-Sask. ventilators to help in COVID-19 fight
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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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Prince Albert students learn O Canada in sign language after singing restricted due to COVID-19
A Grade 1 classroom in Prince Albert is carrying on the daily O Canada tradition in sign language.
Prince Albert store sees 30% spike in sales with increased demand for snowmobiles
A buying surge in recreation vehicles and equipment seen this summer with quads, RVs and boats is continuing this winter according to a local sport equipment dealership.
Prince Albert hot meal program moves indoors
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Urban Services Community Cares Kitchen is preparing to move the weekday hot meal program inside the Union Centre for the winter months.
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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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We’re showing off some of your favourite festive tree features and most meaningful ornaments/decorations on today’s #You15 – plus, sending out a birthday wish!
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China's Chang'e-5 spacecraft collects moon samples
![Chang'e-5, a Chinese probe, roamed the surface of the moon for 19 hours retrieving the country's first samples from an extraterrestrial body.]()
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Risky canine rescue ends on a happy note in North Dakota
![After escaping its owner's property, a Labrador entered a river and became stranded on a chunk of floating ice.]()
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Stunning new map of the Milky Way released by the ESA
![A new map of the Milky Way captured by the Gaia spacecraft shows more than 1.8 billion stellar positions.]()
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Time to clean up Earth's orbit? Concerns about space debris
![The European Space Agency is concerned about a rise in space debris as private companies continue to send satellites into orbit.]()
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Brazilian police seize about 2.5 tons of cocaine
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1.5 billion birds saved by reduced air pollution: Study
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Woman grabs snake with bare hands to save her puppy
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Multi-level Christmas drive-thru opens in Toronto
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The federal government has outlined its initial plans to administer the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in the 'coming weeks and months.'
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
Another 694 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the 24 hours since health officials' last update on the disease.
'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.
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UPDATED | 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.
Chinese spacecraft carrying lunar rocks lifts off from moon
A Chinese spacecraft lifted off from the moon Thursday night with a load of lunar rocks, the first stage of its return to Earth, the government space agency reported.
Among first acts, Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. reports more than 2,800 deaths from COVID-19 in single day
More than 2,800 COVID-19 deaths were reported Wednesday in the United States -- the most the country has ever reported in a single day -- as health care officials say their staff and facilities are struggling to support burgeoning numbers of patients.
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