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Northern Sask. First Nation enters lockdown after COVID-19 outbreak

The English River First Nation emergency management team on Thursday declared a COVID-19 outbreak in the community of Wapachewunak.

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. (NIAID-RML via AP)

PM says Canada to receive 68M COVID-19 doses by end of July

By the end of July, Canada will have received 'over 68 million' doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday, resulting in more Canadians being able to receive their second doses earlier than expected.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a visit to the Pfizer pharmaceutical company in Puurs, Belgium, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a visit to the Belgian Pfizer factory on Tuesday to thank employees making the COVID-19 vaccine. (Frederic Sierakowski, Pool via AP)

Holding Saskatoon civic elections in November 'not preferred': report

A review of the 2020 Saskatoon civic election from returning officer Scott Bastian outlines several potential changes that can improve the process.

Voters head into a polling station at Hugh Cairns V.C. School in Saskatoon during a civic election Oct. 26,2016. (Kevin Menz/CTV Saskatoon)

Positive COVID-19 case at Saskatoon school

A positive COVID-19 case was reported Thursday at Bethlehem Catholic High School, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools said in a news release.

Sask. RCMP issue Canada-wide warrants for 4 men in human trafficking investigation

Four Canada-wide warrants have been issued following a lengthy human trafficking investigation by Saskatchewan RCMP.

Family-owned Foster’s Shoes to close after 40 years in Saskatoon

After more than 40 years of operations in Broadway, Foster’s Shoes will be closing its doors at the end of the month.

A band of showers slides across Saskatchewan, with gray skies expected: This is your Saskatoon forecast

The good news for those of you who’ve had enough of the wind is that we're expecting less breezy conditions today.

Proposed Saskatoon property tax increase would help pay for bus rapid transit, curbside organics programs: report

City administration is proposing a property tax increase as planning for Saskatoon’s next multi-year budget begins.

Man arrested and facing charges following armed robbery

A 41-year-old man is facing several charges following an armed robbery Thursday evening.

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U.S. border restrictions extended to July 21, PM cites desire to stick to vaccine targets

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau maintains that Canada will need to meet the COVID-19 vaccines target of 75 per cent of the total population with a first dose and 20 per cent with two doses before his government lifts border restrictions.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is seen on an iPad during a virtual news conference on the COVID-19 pandemic from his residence at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Friday, June 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

PM says Canada to receive 68M COVID-19 doses by end of July

Video showing Montreal police officer kneeling on Black youth's neck sparks calls for investigation

A video, showing a Montreal police (SPVM) officer kneeling on a young Black man's neck, has sparked outrage and calls for an investigation by politicians.

Trudeau defends Sajjan, accuses Tories of slandering embattled defence minister

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voiced his support for Harjit Sajjan on Friday after opposition parties banded together in the House of Commons to censure the embattled defence minister. He used part of his opening statement during his first COVID-19 update in a week to tout Sajjan's previous service as a police and military officer before accusing the Conservatives of slandering the minister.

Manitoba homicide suspect arrested in Ontario after firing gun at police: OPP

Manitoba RCMP said Eric Wildman, a suspect wanted in a homicide investigation, was arrested Friday morning in Ontario after police were allegedly met with gunfire.