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Heat warning issued for much of Saskatchewan

Extreme heat continues to blanket much of Saskatchewan through the long weekend.

Seven-year-old Samuel Bedard from Quebec City runs through a water fountain as he beats the heat during a heatwave in Montreal, Monday, July 2, 2018. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)

Researchers report link between exposure to wildfire smoke, increased COVID-19 cases

As wildfires continue to rage across the western United States and Canada, a recent study has found that wildfire smoke is positively correlated with an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Wildfire smoke fills the air and obstructs the view of the mountains as people continue to take part in outdoor activities even though the air is 18 times above WHO exposure recommendation, in Sicamous B.C., on Thursday July 29, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Sask. reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases since reopening

The Saskatchewan government reported 80 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, which is the highest number seen since the province fully reopened on July 11.

A staff member at the Regina drive-through testing station swabs a woman for COVID-19. (Jeremy Simes/CTV Regina)

Emergency public health order 'may benefit' northern Sask. communities as COVID-19 cases climb, official says

A northern Saskatchewan health official says an emergency public health order could help clamp down on COVID-19 cases in an area that has seen a more than three-fold increase in cases since the start of the month.

'Millions of flies': Food spoiling in evacuated First Nations creating mess

First Nation communities evacuated due to wildfires will be coming home to a big mess of spoiled food after power was lost in many areas.

Five tips to keep your lawn green during the heat in Saskatchewan

The heat has caught many peoples attention during summer as front lawns are starting to show its lack of colour in the province.

Sask. RCMP officer charged with impaired driving twice in 24 hours

A Saskatchewan RCMP officer is facing impaired driving charges following two incidents earlier this week.

Saskatoon woman facing court battle over harassment allegations denies claims made in lawsuit

A statement of defence has been filed by woman being sued for defamation over allegations posted online alleging harassment during a promotional video shoot in Saskatoon

U of S University Club will not dissolve after meeting Thursday night

The University Club on the University of Saskatchewan campus appeared to be closing after a special members meeting in May.

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Canada marks its first federally recognized Emancipation Day

Aug. 1 marks Canada's first federally recognized Emancipation Day, the day in which the British Empire ended the practice of slavery for millions of African people across its colonies.

A young girl holds up a sign as she marches with hundreds of others during an Emancipation Day March, in Vancouver, on , August 1, 2020. Emancipation Day marks the abolition of slavery in parts of the British Empire. The Slavery Abolition Act went into effect on August 1, 1834, after receiving Royal Assent nearly a year earlier. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Restrictions lifted in Quebec despite Canada's top doctors warning of a fourth wave

At a minute past midnight Sunday, more COVID-19 restrictions in Quebec were lifted including how late bars and restaurants could serve alcohol and festival capacities.

Yes, Maggie Mac Neil has seen the meme of her squinting to see if she won gold

Just like the rest of us, Canadian Olympic gold-medalist swimmer Maggie Mac Neil has been laughing at the memes showing her squinting to see how she placed in the 100-meter butterfly final.

Belarusian sprinter says she was taken to airport but will not return home

A Belarusian sprinter said she planned to avoid getting on a plane home from Tokyo after being taken to the airport against her wishes following her complaints about national coaches at the Olympic Games.