Saskatoon lab predicted variant spike in sewage study
Researchers with the University of Saskatchewan can predict when spikes in COVID-19 and the variants of concern are going to occur by studying wastewater samples.

Researchers with the University of Saskatchewan can predict when spikes in COVID-19 and the variants of concern are going to occur by studying wastewater samples.
The Saskatchewan government reported 193 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, along with 222 recoveries and one death.
The Saskatoon Fire Department was called to the Prairie Heights condo 20 times in February, according to Feb. 25 condo board meeting minutes obtained by CTV News.
A small group gathered outside of Pine Grove Correctional Centre on Tuesday to show support for inmates on hunger strike.
Prince Albert’s Michael Hawkins says the province needs to do more to stop people from dying of COVID-19.
Saskatoon advocates are praising the provincial government’s decision to expand funding for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
As some members of the Vancouver Canucks return to the ice following a team outbreak of COVID-19, at least one player says it may be too soon.
An Edmonton man and his dogs were minding their own business when they found out the hard way how territorial and aggressive geese can be.
On the fifth anniversary of the province's other public health crisis, B.C. officials announced they'll be requesting a federal exemption from Health Canada to decriminalize personal drug possession.
A Manitoba civil servant has been demoted for recently travelling to the United States to referee mixed martial arts matches for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
If you’re planning to do some work in the yard this summer, the SK Common Ground Alliance explains why you should click before you dig. (Sponsored)
Pop-rock artist Tyler Shaw stops by with info on his latest single, ‘North Star,’ and talk about anti-Asian hate.
The rare mandarin duck has been spotted in Laval and wildlife lovers are hoping to catch a glimpse.
Dutch tourists paid $450 to volunteer for a 'lockdown vacation' to test whether they can be done safely during the pandemic.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase when public on Wednesday, and investors say it’s valuation could run in excess of $100 billion.
Wildlife officials in Kenya rescued 9 critically endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a flooded island using a barge called a 'GiRaft.'
Air Canada and the federal government reached an agreement on a $5.9-billion aid package.
COVID-19 will continue to be a pandemic until equitable, global vaccine rollouts are put in place, experts say. Vaccine hoarding is slowing global vaccinations and could lead to variants that can evade current vaccines.
The federal procurement minister says the government will welcome the millions of Johnson & Johnson doses they’ve already purchased, so long as Health Canada deems that vaccine safe and effective for use.
As the Royal Family and the rest of the world says goodbye to Prince Philip, CTV News will be bringing coverage of his funeral live to the homes of Canadians through TV and online.
A Liberal MP was caught wearing his birthday suit in the virtual House of Commons. William Amos appeared on the screens of his fellow members of Parliament completely naked Wednesday.
Following the death of Prince Philip, members of the Royal Family have shared never-before-seen photos on social media of the Duke of Edinburgh.
There is enough evidence to say the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine may cause very rare blood clots but the shot is still extremely safe, very effective and will remain on the Canadian market, Health Canada said Wednesday.
Quebec provincial police say a two-month-old baby who was reportedly abducted earlier Wednesday has been found safe.
As some members of the Vancouver Canucks return to the ice following a team outbreak of COVID-19, at least one player says it may be too soon.
Ottawa is creating a new pathway to permanent residency for 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are currently in Canada, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said Wednesday.
Pierre Lévesque filmed police in Sorel-Tracy, Que., as they used road spikes to stop a speeding truck on Wednesday.
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