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Epidemiologist says Sask. reopening plan 'taking a huge gamble'

University of Saskatchewan epidemiologist Nazeem Muhajarine isn’t happy with the province’s three-step reopening plan.

Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine (Courtesy: University of Saskatchewan/Kristen McEwen)

'I had tears in my eyes': Reopening plan gives hope for Saskatoon event planner

The province’s three-step reopening plan announced on Tuesday is giving a glimmer of hope for Saskatoon businesses that rely on people gathering.

Crystal McLeod, the owner of RSVP Event Design in Saskatoon, says the past year has been difficult. (Dale Cooper/CTV Saskatoon)

May 6: Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment in the Saskatoon area

Here’s where to go today to get your COVID-19 shot in Saskatoon and the surrounding areas without an appointment.

This 2020 electron microscope image made available by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the spherical particles of the new coronavirus, colorized blue, from the first U.S. case of COVID-19. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Hannah A. Bullock, Azaibi Tamin/CDC via AP)

Saskatoon police release audio recording of call from missing woman's phone

Hoping for a break in the investigation into the disappearance of Megan Gallagher, Saskatoon police have released a recorded phone call.

‘This isn’t acceptable’: On Red Dress Day, Sask. families plead for answers in MMIWG cases

While the fifth of May is another day to spread awareness about the issue, it also unlocks a lot of hurt.

Riders select 'unicorn' from U of S Huskies in CFL Draft

A University of Saskatchewan Huskies player is the first defensive back to be selected with a top two pick in the CFL Draft since 2008.

How COVID-19 is leading to a guide dog shortage in Canada

Closed borders and travel restrictions are putting pressure on Canada’s guide dog supply, according to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB).

Riversdale Community Association plans event to save Optimist Park from possible school construction

The Riversdale Community Association has invited Mayor Charlie Clark, city councillors and MLA Marv Friesen to an event at Optimist Park this weekend.

GAMETIME: Sask. gamer advances to second round of NHL Gaming Championship

A Saskatchewan man is hoping to make his mark at the NHL Gaming World Championship.

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When will children ages 12 and up be able to get vaccinated? A province-by-province look

Following Wednesday's announcement that Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 12 and up, provinces are now deciding how their vaccine rollouts will reflect this information moving forward.

A child wearing a mask is seen in this file image. (Pexels)

Some COVID-19 long-haulers are developing a 'devastating' syndrome

Experts warn there could be a dramatic rise in the number of cases of chronic fatigue syndrome in the wake of the pandemic as some patients with long-term COVID-19 symptoms develop the debilitating disease.

Indigenous groups in Canada mark Red Dress Day, raising awareness of MMIWG

Indigenous groups from across the country held grieving ceremonies on Wednesday to remember the nearly 1,200 missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada.

Canada sending ventilators, remdesivir to support COVID-19 response in India

Canada is sending as many as 25,000 vials of the antiviral remdesivir and up to 350 ventilators from its National Emergency Strategic Stockpile to help respond to the critical COVID-19 situation in India.

Most Canadians favour vaccine proof for domestic travel, sporting events: Nanos survey

New polling data by Nanos Research has found a strong majority of Canadians are in favour of travellers being required to show proof of vaccination prior to domestic travel or to attend a large group gathering.