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Teachers' union calls for remote learning in Saskatoon due to 'perilous' COVID-19 situation

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation wants Saskatoon and area schools to move to remote learning effective Monday.

COVID-19 variant exposure warning at Canadian Plasma Resources in Saskatoon

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 variants of concern Canadian Plasma Resources in Saskatoon.

This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. Viruses are constantly mutating, with coronavirus variants circulating around the globe. (NIAID-RML via AP)

Saskatoon police warn about distraction scam targeting seniors

Saskatoon police are warning about a scam in which fraudsters us a social method of distraction to steal debit cards from seniors.

Sask. reports 254 new COVID-19 cases; 1 death

Saskatchewan recorded 254 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, along with 299 recoveries and one additional death.

Fire department closes 16 suites at problem-plagued Saskatoon condo building

The city's fire chief says the department can't "in good conscience" allow many residents to keep living in the building.

Vaccine supply in Sask. cannot keep up with demand: SHA

The Saskatchewan Health Authority reported that the province’s current vaccine supply cannot keep up with demand for appointments.

Police to investigate alleged arson at Saskatoon’s Northeast Swale

An investigation into an uncontrolled fire at the Northeast Swale on Wednesday night has been turned over to police, according to the Meewasin Valley Authority.

1.9M vaccine doses coming next week, but Canada could administer 3.1M: PHAC head

Canada could be administering 3.1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses a week, but well into what the federal government has coined the 'ramp-up' phase of Canada's vaccine rollout, the number of shots coming into Canada most weeks is still below what provinces and territories are capable of putting into arms, according to the head of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Sask. dental students hope to be part of COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan

The Saskatchewan Dental Students Society (SDSS) says it is "relieved" to finally be a part of the province’s vaccine rollout for frontline workers.

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Canada imposes ban on passenger flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days

The federal government is imposing a 30-day ban on all commercial and private flights from India and Pakistan effective Thursday at 11:30 p.m. EST, as COVID-19 infections continue to surge in those countries.

A passenger from Air India flight 187 from New Delhi arrives at Pearson Airport in Toronto on Wednesday April 21, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

1.9M vaccine doses coming next week, but Canada could administer 3.1M: PHAC head

N.S. announces 'near full-lockdown measures' for Halifax area as COVID-19 cases continue to climb

As Nova Scotia reports 38 new cases of COVID-19 – the largest single-day case increase in nearly one year – the province's premier announced tighter restrictions in the Halifax area and some surrounding communities in order to help curb the spread of the virus.

'We got it wrong': Doug Ford apologizes for some of Ontario's enhanced public health measures

Premier Doug Ford apologized and said the province moved 'too fast' in announcing sweeping new measures aimed at curbing the third wave of COVID-19 in Ontario and said his government is working on a provincially-run sick leave benefit to curb the spread of infection.

Why India is shattering global infection records

The world's fastest pace of spreading infections and the highest daily increase in coronavirus cases are pushing India further into a deepening and deadly health care crisis.