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Sask. to reveal distribution plan for COVID-19 prescription drug

The Government of Saskatchewan is planning to release details about distribution of a newly authorized oral COVID-19 antiviral treatment, later this week.

The corporate headquarters of Pfizer Canada are seen Monday, November 9, 2020 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

'A painful decision': Saskatoon SPCA will no longer investigate animal abuse, neglect

The city's animal protection organization says it will soon stop investigating cases of alleged animal abuse or neglect.

A photo shared by the Saskatoon SPCA shows an injured cat that was part of an enforcement investigation. (Saskatoon SPCA)

Two Saskatoon schools move online amid Omicron surge

Two Saskatoon schools are moving to online learning as the number of Omicron COVID-19 cases grows in the city.

Personal protection equipment is seen on the teacher's desk in classroom in preparation for the new school year at the Willingdon Elementary School in Montreal, on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

'Assume it is COVID': Self-isolate with even mild, cold-like symptoms, Sask. health official says

A Saskatchewan health official is warning that even a case of the sniffles is a reason to self-isolate.

Saskatoon woman opens fashion store just weeks after graduating high school

Marlene Cerda graduated high school in June and opened a fashion retail store a few weeks later.

Saskatoon man faces 8 gun-related charges after tactical police response

Saskatoon police say a 24-year-old Saskatoon man faces eight gun-related charges along with a charge of breach of probation after an incident on Monday.

Sask. by-election set for Feb. 15

The by-election in the Athabasca constituency has been set for Feb. 15

Here's why Sask. may be in a tough spot to recruit Filipino nurses

Filipino nurses face hurdles to come work in Canada compared to other countries, according to two Philippines-based recruiting companies.

Saskatoon police lay charges after seizure of firearm, drugs during traffic stop

Saskatoon police say three people are facing charges after a firearm was located inside a vehicle during a traffic stop Sunday night.

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Grocery store closures loom amid labour, product shortages

Grocery stores are struggling with rising labour and product shortages that experts warn could threaten Canada's food security. Gary Sands, senior vice-president of public policy with the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, says employee absenteeism due to COVID-19 protocols has hit about 30 per cent across Canada, and rising.

A customer shops at a meat counter in a grocery store in Montreal, on Thursday, April 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Canada focused on deterrence as special forces sent to Ukraine: Joly

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Canada is focused on deterrence through the presence of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on the ground in Ukraine, as allies send weaponry in response to Russia's military build-up at the border.

Alta. restaurant ordered to close for accepting dog pictures instead of proof of vaccination

A Red Deer, Alta., restaurant was ordered to close after an investigation found staff were not asking for proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test and instead accepting dog photos from customers to dine inside, Alberta Health Services said.

The pandemic's impact on inflation and how Canada compares to other G7 countries

Ahead of new inflation numbers due to be released this week, CTVNews.ca spoke with experts to explain the pandemic's impact on inflation and how Canada compares on the inflation scale with other G7 nations.

Organizer of Sunwing trip is back in Montreal -- and got ticketed for breaking curfew

After a nearly three-week saga, the organizer of the ill-fated Sunwing trip to Mexico is back in Quebec -- and was ticketed on his way from the border, since he drove into Canada after the start of the 10 p.m. curfew Sunday night.