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NDP calls on province to release plan for safe reopening of schools – including hiring additional teachers and educational assistants
As the current school year winds down and graduation plans wrap up, the province's opposition is calling on the government to commit to hiring additional teachers and educational assistants (EAs) for ...
Jun 03, 2020
Places of worship ready for Phase 3 of province’s reopen plan
Places of worship across Saskatchewan are preparing to welcome back members as the third phase of the province's reopening plan begins Monday. As part of Phase 3, churches and mosques will be allowed ...
Jun 03, 2020
Hafford man charged for alleged child pornography offences
A Hafford man was charged with alleged child pornography offences following a Tuesday search warrant. In a release Wednesday from the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit, charges again...
Jun 03, 2020
Regina man facing attempted murder charge
A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Regina on Tuesday evening. At about 6:15 p.m., officers responded to a weapons call in the 1100 block of Queen Stre...
Jun 03, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Province exploring its options when it comes to 5G networks as Bell, Telus drop Huawei
On Tuesday telecomnunication giants Bell and Telus both announced they would not be using Huawei technology as they move forward with their 5G projects. On Wednesday morning, the Minister responsible ...
Jun 03, 2020
Restaurants ‘cautiously optimistic’ about reopening
When Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan gets underway Monday, pubs and restaurants in the province will be able to open at 50 per cent capacity. Jim Bence is the president and CEO of the Saskatc...
Jun 03, 2020
Saskatchewan records one new COVID-19 case, no recoveries
Saskatchewan reported one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday and zero recoveries. It's the first time since April 29 the provincial government didn't have a recovery to report. New cases outnumbered re...
Jun 03, 2020 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)
Regina mayor urges vigilance against racism; says no plans for police body cameras
Protests in the United States over the killing of George Floyd left Regina Mayor Michael Fougere awestruck. "It's just a remarkable response. My only concern at this point is the violence that's attac...
Jun 03, 2020 Regina Mayor Michael Fougere (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
SHA provides new guidelines for visitation during pandemic
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has updated its visitation restrictions for long-term care homes and hospitals. Currently, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, visits to SHA facilities for patients and...
Jun 03, 2020 Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
University of Regina forced to take different approach to convocation
It would have been the start of three days of convocation ceremonies for students at the University of Regina on Wednesday, but the annual celebrations have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Instead, th...
Jun 03, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
OPINION
Sarah Mills: I'm thankful for Gloria Steinem
The feminist icon has passed away at the age of 92. Sarah Mills says she championed equality for women in pay, in opport...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, September 4
Evan hears about the results of Saskatchewan's provincial survey on a social media ban for kids, welcomes Conservative l...