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‘There’s nobody. The streets are empty:’ city archivist gives a look at Saskatoon during the Spanish flu
As we continue to tread into uncharted territory with the COVID-19 global pandemic, Saskatoon’s city archivist gave 650 CKOM a glimpse into the past with how the city, and province, dealt with t...
Mar 26, 2020
Union, Sask. NDP call for increased protection for workers
One of Saskatchewan’s largest unions is joining the Saskatchewan NDP to call on the province for increased protections and guidelines for frontline retail workers employed during the novel coron...
Mar 26, 2020
Lakeland event COVID-19 cases: reaction
The President of the Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club said he learned about two cases of COVID-19, through social media. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said two people, including one who serve...
Mar 26, 2020
“They basically said, ‘leave:’” U of S students pushed out of dorms early under ‘frantic’ conditions
As University of Saskatchewan (U of S) students quickly cleaned and moved out of their dorms Wednesday, new students filled their areas immediately. That left many with questions, as a series of email...
Mar 26, 2020
Police, coroner investigating Regina woman's death
The Regina Police Service and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service are investigating the recent death of a 19-year-old woman in what they believe is a drug overdose. According to a media release issued T...
Mar 26, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
City of Regina announces layoffs due to impact of COVID-19
The City of Regina is laying off 360 of its casual employees due to the impact COVID-19 has had on the city. It will also be postponing the recall of about 500 seasonal employees. "The virus has resul...
Mar 26, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
COVID-19: What's open in Saskatchewan and what's closed
The Government of Saskatchewan has ordered some businesses to close to fight the potential spread of COVID-19, while allowing some businesses to remain in operation. Here's what's closed so far: Resta...
Mar 26, 2020
9 more cases of COVID-19 raise Saskatchewan total to 95
On the same day the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced it had opened a new primary care assessment site for COVID-19 in Regina, the province announced nine new cases of the virus. That hike...
Mar 26, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Show Segments
8:30 – How were countries like South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore able to effectively contain the COVID-19 outbreak while avoiding a total lockdown like we’re seeing in Canada? According t...
Mar 26, 2020
Province suspends evictions related to missed or late rent during pandemic
The Saskatchewan government is taking steps to ensure that tenants affected by COVID-19 will continue to have roofs over their heads. In a media release Thursday, the government announced that, effect...
Mar 26, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
OPINION
Sarah Mills: England's World Cup disappointment continues
Sarah Mills is accepting that sixty years on, it is not to be, again. But she lived the best experience she could this W...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, July 16
WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY 8:30 - Crime and public safety continue to be top concerns for many Canadians, with debate...