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Sask. sets COVID-19 hospitalization record for 5th day in a row; 460 new cases reported

Saskatchewan broke COVID-19 hospitalization records again on Thursday, reporting 273 patients in hospital with 58 in intensive care.

An employee is pictured at the Roy Romanow Provincial Lab. (Supplied)

Saskatoon City Council to decide on parking patios running year round

Saskatoon City Council will look at a committee recommendation to allow parking patios to operate through the winter, making them a year-round amenity.

Saskatoon judge rules child can receive COVID-19 vaccine in court battle between parents

A Saskatoon judge has ruled in favor allowing a father to have his child vaccinated despite the mother being opposed to her child getting the shot.

RCMP officer who interrogated Greg Fertuck testifies about 'red flag'

Am RCMP officer who interrogated a man accused of murdering his estranged wife remembers a “red flag” during the interview.

Why Saskatoon police steered clear of mostly-maskless People's Party of Canada event

While they were aware that many attending the People's Party of Canada's national election night event in Saskatoon were ignoring the province's masking order, police chose a more hands-off approach.

Locally-operated online casino games, sports betting to launch in 2022

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) will operate a new online gaming site, made possible by an amendment to the province’s gaming framework.

'It’s so visible to everyone': Sask. elk looking for love don't mind an audience

The spectacle of the elk rut can be witnessed firsthand in Prince Albert National Park from early fall to mid-October.

Sask. early childhood association offers tips for parents when choosing daycare providers

A day after Saskatchewan RCMP announced child pornography and sexual assault charges on a 40-year-old man, Saskatchewan's Early Childhood Association is offering tips for parents concerned this could happen to their children.

Saskatoon Transit union calls for support to enforce mask mandate on city buses

Saskatoon’s Transit union would like to see help for drivers who encounter riders not willing to comply with the masking mandate on city buses.

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Canada's costly election: Could $600M have been spent elsewhere?

After the most expensive election in Canadian history resulted in little change politically, many are asking whether it was worth the $610-million price tag and where else that money could have been spent.

Workers prepare the bins with names of candidates into which special ballots from national, international, Canadian Forces and incarcerated electors will be counted and organized, at Elections Canada's distribution centre in Ottawa on election night of the 44th Canadian general election, on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Justin Tang)

Sask. health-care workers on the brink of being overwhelmed as COVID-19 ICU cases climb

Inside hospitals across Saskatchewan, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country, health-care workers are reporting a worsening crisis, with record-breaking COVID-19 hospitalizations pushing the health-care system to the brink.

Long-term care outbreaks are rising, and provinces have different strategies for keeping COVID-19 out

As the fourth wave continues across Canada and community spread climbs, outbreaks are also on the rise inside Canada’s long-term care homes, leading experts to stress the importance of staff being vaccinated — an issue which varies province to province.

Boyfriend of slain Gabby Petito charged with bank card fraud

The boyfriend of Gabby Petito, whose body was found at a national park in Wyoming after a cross-country trip with him, was charged with unauthorized use of a debit card as searchers continued looking for him Thursday in Florida swampland.

Tom Felton of 'Harry Potter' fame collapses at Ryder Cup

British actor Tom Felton, known for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the 'Harry Potter' movies, collapsed while playing a celebrity golf exhibition Thursday at the Ryder Cup.