COVID-19 outbreak at Saskatoon karaoke bar leads to $14,000 fine
Crackers Restaurant Lounge and Karaoke Bar in Saskatoon has been fined $14,000 after being the site of a potential super-spreader COVID-19 outbreak linked to dozens of cases.
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175 cases and counting: Why a COVID-19 outbreak linked to a Sask. church event in October is still considered active
Nearly four months after a COVID-19 outbreak was first declared in connection to a series of revival meetings in Prince Albert, contact tracers are still learning of new coronavirus cases linked to the events.
‘Virtually out’: Here’s when Sask. can expect more COVID-19 vaccines
Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan has virtually run out of vaccines, however the shortage will not last for long – according to the government, the province is expecting to receive more than 12,000 doses next week.
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NDP calls on Sask. health authority to stabilize COVID-19 outbreak at Saskatoon care home where six residents died
The NDP wants the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to intervene in the COVID-19 outbreak at a Saskatoon long-term care home.
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Saskatoon woman raising money for Bell Let's Talk mental health initiative with homemade scrunchies
A Saskatoon woman is hoping her passion can help support mental health.
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Crown cross-examines psychiatrist, questions diagnosis of Saskatoon man accused of murder
During the cross-examination of a key defence witness, the Crown questioned the legitimacy of the accused’s diagnosis.
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14 COVID-19 deaths sets another single-day record for Sask.
The Government of Saskatchewan reported a record setting 14 COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday, according to a news release.
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Provinces sitting on millions in unspent federal pandemic spending, report says
A new report on billions of dollars the federal government has sent to provinces to help safely reopen the economy suggests much of the money is sitting unused.
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Sask.'s current public health measures to remain until Feb. 19
Saskatchewan officials have extended the current public health orders to Feb. 19.
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'We wanted out voices heard': Sask. teens want to play hockey again
The Saskatchewan Female Under 18 AAA Hockey League has produced a video about players’ thoughts on the cancelation of competitions for minor sports teams.
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'Make kids aware': New Sask. Internet Child Exploitation Unit coordinator says number of investigations on the rise
It’s too early to tell if the pandemic has impacted crimes against youth and children such as child luring and exploitation says the new provincial coordinator of the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
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Saskatoon couple calls theft of dog's wheelchair a 'shock'
The owners of a dog with paralyzed hind legs are hoping to recover their pet’s wheelchair.
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Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in Lac La Ronge death
A 21-year-old man has been charged with second degree murder in the death of Muhammad Venne.
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'We wanted out voices heard': Sask. teens want to play hockey again
The Saskatchewan Female Under 18 AAA Hockey League has produced a video about players’ thoughts on the cancelation of competitions for minor sports teams.
'Make kids aware': New Sask. Internet Child Exploitation Unit coordinator says number of investigations on the rise
It’s too early to tell if the pandemic has impacted crimes against youth and children such as child luring and exploitation says the new provincial coordinator of the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit.
Sask. Indigenous leader Ron Michel remembered as having 'deep love for the people'
A long time Indigenous leader in Saskatchewan has died.
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London, Ont. father confirms teen son's death from COVID-19
The father of a 19-year-old who died last week after being diagnosed with COVID-19 said his son absolutely died from the disease and did not take his own life.
Ottawa teacher delights students with snow fort 'classroom'
Keeping students engaged while they're learning online is no easy task, but one Ottawa elementary school teacher has created a very cool classroom.
What happened to Ben Tyner? Reward offered in B.C. missing cowboy case
The whereabouts of a man who went missing from a B.C. ranch in 2019 are still unknown two years later.
Winnipeg cartoonist gaining fame for comic on Kamala Harris
A Winnipeg cartoonist is getting noticed for his comic book on U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ time living in Canada
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Stories from ‘Life at Hamilton’
Listen up Hamilfans! ‘Life at Hamilton’ author Mike Anthony is sharing behind the scenes stories from the set – before, and after COVID rocked the production.
#Your15: Greetings from a Goat!
We’re taking a brisk outdoor walk, hopping on the snowmobile, saying hello to a great goat, and sending a happy birthday wish all on today’s #Your15.
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Ont. father speaks out on son's death from COVID-19
![Ahmad Dabeh opens up about the death of his 19-year-old son Yassin, a long-term care worker who died from COVID-19.]()
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Massive landslide damages buildings in Italian town
![The Italian town of Rota Greca was hit by a landslide on Jan. 26, prompting the evacuation of 40 people.]()
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Third night of unrest in the Netherlands over curfew
![More than 180 people were detained after a third night of protests against a recently-imposed curfew in the Netherlands.]()
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'Tractor rally' takes protest over farm law to New Delhi
![Thousands of farmers stormed the Red Fort in New Delhi to demand the withdrawal of new laws which they say will impact their earnings.]()
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Coronavirus-sniffing dogs to screen fans at Miami Heat games
![With the help of coronavirus-sniffing dogs, fans will be returning to the arena to watch Miami Heat home games.]()
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Toronto doctor on treating Canada's first COVID-19 case
![A doctor at Toronto's Sunnybrook Hospital recalls treating Canada's first confirmed case of COVID-19.]()
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Vaccine mix-up has daughter concerned about mother's health
![A Montreal woman is concerned about the impact on her mother after the 97-year-old received both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.]()
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Ice is melting faster today than in the mid-1990s: study
![New research suggests that around 28 trillion metric tons of ice melted away from the world's sea ice sheets and glaciers since 1994.]()
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Bodycam footage captures the dramatic rescue as police officers pulled a woman from icy waters in Wisconsin, on January 15.
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More than 100 million COVID-19 cases have now been recorded worldwide
The world has now surpassed 100 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
PM warns Canadians to expect more travel restrictions soon
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Canadians to expect more travel restrictions soon and reiterated to avoid all non-essential travel, both abroad and in between provinces.
'ArriveCAN' app permissions may have used location data, despite privacy policy: report
An updated report from a U.K. virtual private network research firm has flagged that the Canadian government’s 'ArriveCAN' app may have had the ability to access users' location data, despite the privacy policy explicitly saying it does not use GPS or other technology to track users location.
Canada seeking reassurance as Europe mulls export controls on COVID-19 vaccines
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he remains confident in Canada's vaccine supplies despite threats from Europe that it might impose export controls on vaccines produced on that continent.
If Canada can survive four years of Trump, it can navigate the new Buy American: PM
If Canada was able to navigate Donald Trump's four years of bilateral bluster, it can surely find safe harbour from the protectionist measures of his Democratic successor, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested Tuesday.
Ont. teenager's death sign of pandemic 'human rights catastrophe,' newcomer advocates say
The COVID death of a young cleaner in a long-term-care home is a sign of a 'human rights catastrophe' facing newcomers and migrants on the front lines, advocates say.
More than 100 cases believed to be U.K. COVID-19 variant linked to Barrie, Ont. care home
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has identified 99 more cases of what it believes to be the highly contagious U.K. COVID-19 B.1.1.7. variant in the region; aside from the seven, it's already reported.
Rapid COVID-19 spread not seen in several studies of schools
Schools that practise social distancing, mask-wearing and other precautions have not seen rapid spread of coronavirus, but indoor sports activities should be avoided, according to new research out of the U.S.
Providence Therapeutics begins first clinical trials of Canadian-made COVID-19 vaccine
Providence Therapeutics of Calgary says 60 subjects will be monitored for 13 months, with the first results expected next month.
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LIVE NOW: Emergency debate on COVID-19 vaccine shortages
Prime Minister Trudeau and Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole sparred over the Keystone XL pipeline and COVID-19 vaccine shipment delays.
Students evicted at McGill for breaking health protocols
Woman dies from overdose, group charged after not helping
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Marking a year since Canada reported its first COVID-19 case
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