Saskatoon area adds 121 new reported COVID-19 variant cases in one day
The number of variant coronavirus cases appears to be surging in Saskatoon.
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The Saskatchewan government has extended the limit on private household gatherings to encompass the whole province.
288 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in Sask.; 328 variants of concern identified
The Government of Saskatchewan reported 288 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths on Tuesday. There were also 328 more variants of concern identified.
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Diversified economy, 'sense of belonging' key to Saskatoon economic recovery: expert
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'This basically doubles our revenue': Saskatoon coffee shop praises summer patios
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One year later, Saskatoon police still hoping for lead in investigation into 19-year-old mother's killing
Saskatoon police are hoping a tip from the public could help provide a breakthrough in the investigation into Tanya Alcrow's death.
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'There was no other option': Video shows Saskatoon runner rescuing boy from river
A Saskatoon runner plunged into a frigid river after spotting an eight-year-old boy struggling in the water.
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Prince Albert’s Michael Hawkins says the province needs to do more to stop people from dying of COVID-19.
'There’s some hope': Sask. expands age range eligibility for autism funding
Saskatoon advocates are praising the provincial government’s decision to expand funding for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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CHEO preparing to accept adults under 40 requiring critical care amid surge of COVID-19 patients
The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario is preparing to accept transfers of adult patients requiring critical care as local hospitals see record numbers of COVID-19 patients.
Atlantic bubble bursts less than one week before planned reopening
The Council of Atlantic Premiers has confirmed that the Atlantic Bubble will not reopen on April 19 as planned.
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A driver in West Nipissing, Ont., who wanted to help a moose they struck with a vehicle ended up spending the night in the woods.
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A Vancouver Island man had a surprising encounter with a sea lion along a logging road kilometres away from the nearest coastline.
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Some residents staying put despite La Soufriere eruptions
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Canada reported its first case of vaccine-induced blood clots linked to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in a Quebec woman who is now said to be recovering at home.
Atlantic bubble bursts less than one week before planned reopening
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Cargill plant in London, Ont. to halt production after 82 workers contract COVID-19
The Cargill poultry processing plant in London, Ont. is ceasing production Tuesday following an outbreak of 82 COVID-19 cases among workers.
Virtual Ramadan gatherings will focus on COVID-19 vaccines, fighting Islamophobia
For the second Ramadan in a row, Canadian Muslims across the country will be turning to online gatherings, with many events placing a special focus on activism and COVID-19 vaccines.
Minnesota police chief, cop quit after Daunte Wright's shooting death
A white police officer who fatally shot a Black man during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb resigned Tuesday, as did the city's police chief -- moves that the mayor said he hoped would help heal the community and lead to reconciliation after two nights of protests and unrest.
Expert says cop was justified in pinning down George Floyd
Former Officer Derek Chauvin was justified in pinning George Floyd to the ground because he kept struggling, a use-of-force expert testified for the defence Tuesday, contradicting a parade of authorities from both inside and outside the Minneapolis Police Department.
What next after Yukon election ends in tie? It could come down to drawing lots
The Yukon territorial election ended in a tie Monday night with the Liberals seemingly headed toward a minority government.
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Kenney says calls for Hinshaw to be locked up are 'unhinged'
Premier Jason Kenney pushed back against anti-lockdown sentiment among some Albertans, including MLAs in his own party.
U.S. anglers fined more than $70K for Vancouver island haul
Three U.S. fishermen received steep penalties after pleading guilty to fishing infractions on Vancouver Island.
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