With federal funding boost, Saskatoon lab positioned to become 'Canada’s centre for pandemic preparedness'
In the newly-tabled federal budget, $59.2 million is earmarked for Saskatoon's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO).
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'It was a chaotic situation': Sask. RCMP officer helps rescue person caught in motel blaze
Two Mounties from the Rosthern detachment are being credited for their quick response to a motel fire in the community last week.
Iconic Robin Hood sign returns to Saskatoon's skyline
After undergoing some major work, a fixture in Saskatoon’s skyline is back.
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How the 2021 federal budget impacts you
The federal government unveiled its long-awaited spring budget on Monday, with a focus on navigating taxpayers out of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and embarking on the long road to economic recovery, with specific attention paid to the most vulnerable.
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Two missing snowmobilers found dead in northern Sask.
Snowmobile tracks were reported by Grandmother’s Bay Search and Rescue going into open water outside of Grandmother’s Bay.
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Spurred by COVID-19 pandemic, Sask. aims to improve virtual care
The Ministry of Health and eHealth Saskatchewan are planning to enhance virtual health care services, the province says in a news release.
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Proposed Saskatoon accommodation tax won’t happen overnight, city manager says
The Governance and Priorities Committee on Monday voted in favour of pushing forward with the city’s grand vision of a new downtown arena, convention centre and larger entertainment district.
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Man, 19, charged after Saskatoon police find restricted handguns, drugs, cash
A 19-year-old man is facing drug and weapons charges following an investigation by Saskatoon police.
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'She knew how to keep herself busy': Saskatchewan's oldest resident dies at 113
The oldest person in Saskatchewan has died at the age of 113.
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Potential variant COVID-19 cases identified at 2 Saskatoon schools
Two positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at two Saskatoon schools.
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Ontario, Alberta follow Manitoba, B.C. in giving AstraZeneca vaccine to 40 and up
Starting today, those aged 40 and over in Ontario and Alberta are able to get the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
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The yo-yo forecast starts to swing up today: This is your Saskatoon forecast
It'll be a pleasant day, with plenty of sunshine – specifically along the western corridor of the province.
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Sask. bar shut down for 'multitude of offences' under COVID-19 guidelines
The Milden Hotel & Bar southwest of Saskatoon has been shut down by the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
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Prince Albert mourns loss of guidance counsellor to COVID-19
Victor Thunderchild had knowledge that can’t be learned in a book, former student Carmen Fourstar says.
'It’s a great honour': Memorial statue of Fred Sasakamoose could join Gordie Howe at SaskTel Centre
Plans are underway to memorialize a Saskatchewan hockey legend who lost his life to COVID-19.
Indigenous Services minister commends Prince Albert COVID-19 vaccine efforts
Canada’s Indigenous Services minister is praising the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) and the Saskatchewan Health Authority’s partnership on a COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
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'You will not be able to do it': Former solicitor general doubts B.C. can enforce travel restriction
The upcoming health order restricting travel between B.C.'s health authority regions has a lot of people wondering just how it will be enforced.
Five people from Ontario charged for failing to self-isolate within an hour of arriving on P.E.I.
Police in Summerside, P.E.I. have charged five people for failing to follow public health orders, after their vehicle was spotted in a Walmart parking lot less than an hour after they arrived in the province from Ontario.
Alberta wildlife expert 'infuriated' by coverage of hiker's grizzly encounter
An Alberta wildlife and conservation expert said it’s unlikely that a hiker who was rescued following a grizzly bear encounter at Waterton Lakes National Park was ever in danger, and over-reacted out of his own fear.
UBC student's car with Ontario plates vandalized, note says 'go home'
A UBC student is urging others to think twice before judging a car and its driver based on its licence plates after a note was left on the vehicle, telling the woman to go back to Ontario.
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#Your15: The Lightning Strikes!
We’ve got a fully-packed swimming hole, spring crocuses in bloom, and lightning on the Ahtakakoop First Nation to show off on this edition of #Your15.
Good Juju Body & Home on Reducing Plastic Use
Lisa Karandat and Alexa Monahan of Good Juju share five easy ways to reduce single-use plastic consumption.
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Deadly crash: No one was driving this Tesla
![U.S. traffic-safety officials are investigating after two men died in a Tesla with no one sitting in the driver's seat.]()
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Ottawa mayor calls Ontario-Quebec restrictions 'confusing'
![Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson reacts to the new COVID-19 restrictions affecting the Ontario-Quebec border.]()
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Wildfire threatens Cape Town, destroys parts of university
![A wildfire which began on Sunday on Cape Town's famed Table Mountain has destroyed several university campus buildings.]()
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UBC student with Ont. plates finds note, car keyed
![A B.C. university student with a car that has Ont. licence plates was shocked to find her Jeep keyed and a note telling her to 'go home.']()
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Plane safely lands near Fla. shore, pilot escapes injures
![Video shows a small plane making an emergency landing near a beach shore in Florida on April 17.]()
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WARNING: Toddler gets caught under Peloton treadmill
![Peloton is refuting U.S. safety regulator warnings after video shows a two-year-old boy gets pinned under a Peloton Tread+ treadmill.]()
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A look at Prince Philip’s custom-made Land Rover hearse
![The Duke of Edinburgh's coffin will be taken to church for his April 17 funeral in a Land Rover hearse he commissioned and helped design.]()
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New technology could help scientists learn spider language
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Twitter account helps Canadians book their COVID-19 vaccine
Twitter account '@VaxHuntersCan' is a volunteer run group that helps Canadians book their COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Oldest living American Hester Ford dies at 116
Hester Ford had 53 grandchildren, 120 great grandchildren and 126 great-great grandchildren.
Child rescued from tracks ahead of oncoming train in India
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.
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Super League proposal sparks condemnation across Europe
A dozen elite European football clubs' proposed breakaway league has sparked controversy and condemnation.
'Go home': B.C. student with Ont. plates finds vehicle keyed
A UBC student is speaking out after she returned from a day of skiing to find her vehicle had been keyed.
'Nobody wants to do this': PM fights with son over lockdown
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Trudeau, Freeland seeking AstraZeneca shots as they become age-eligible with others
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland joined millions of generation X Canadians trying to nab a vaccine appointment at a pharmacy Tuesday.
Court mostly upholds controversial Quebec secularism law, exempts English school boards
Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, has been upheld by the province's Superior Court, except for certain sections, including provisions affecting English school boards.
Canada's border restrictions to remain in place another month, at least
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair says Canada’s international and U.S. border restrictions will be in place for another month, at least.
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NEW | Vacant properties tax in federal budget plan targets offshore investors
One of the federal government's many budget promises is a new annual tax that would apply to vacant or underused property in Canada that’s owned by foreign investors.
'Winter's last hurrah': April snow expected across southern Ontario, parts of Quebec
As parts of Western Canada were hit with snow last week, cold weather is now expected to move into southern Ontario and parts of Quebec.
Don Martin: It's time for adult supervision or a premier replacement in Doug Ford's Ontario
I've never seen such raging ineptitude as Doug Ford is now showing as Ontario premier, writes Don Martin in his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.
'You will not be able to do it': Former solicitor general doubts B.C. can enforce travel restriction
The upcoming health order restricting travel between B.C.'s health authority regions has a lot of people wondering just how it will be enforced.
One of Ontario's top scientific advisers says he considered quitting after latest COVID-19 restrictions
A top scientific adviser to the Ontario government says he considered stepping down after the newest round of public health measures were announced by the province.
EU regulator finds link between J&J shot and blood clots
Experts at the agency that regulates drugs for the European Union said Tuesday that they found a 'possible link' between the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and very rare blood clots after a small number of cases were reported in the United States, but they confirmed the vaccine's benefits still outweighed the very small risks of recipients developing the unusual clots.
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Trudeau, Freeland seeking AstraZeneca shot at pharmacy
Deadly crash: No one was driving this Tesla
U.S. traffic-safety officials are investigating after two men died in a Tesla with no one sitting in the driver's seat.
Caught on cam: Man throws rabid bobcat after scary attack
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GTA medical officer on move to shut down some workplaces
Toronto Mayor John Tory welcomed new public health measures announced by the Ontario government on Thursday, saying it will help save lives.
