Murray Wood: Isn't it time for more 'we' than 'oui' in Rideau Hall?
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Latest COVID update Dec. 10: 69 new cases, 42 recoveries, 1 death
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan rose for a second straight day Friday. The Ministry of Health said there were 653 active cases, an increase of 31 from the previous day. There were ...
Dec 10, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Santas Anonymous preparing for dropoff day
It's a chance to take part in the "giving season." On Saturday, the Salvation Army and 980 CJME will hold the toy dropoff day for Santas Anonymous. The annual campaign collects toys and gifts for kids...
Dec 10, 2021 980 CJME's Greg Morgan collects toys at the Santas Anonymous dropoff day on Dec. 12, 2020. (980 CJME file photo)
Health minister discusses plan to cut down surgical wait lists
Health Minister Paul Merriman is defending Saskatchewan's plan to cut down surgical wait lists, eliminate the surgical backlog and beef up hospital capacity. He joined Gormley to discuss the details a...
Dec 10, 2021 Health Minister Paul Merriman. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Dec. 10 Show Segments
8:30 – Saskatchewan’s provincial government is aiming to tackle the province’s surgical backlog, and is planning to expand existing contracts with private surgical providers in order...
Dec 10, 2021
Regina police arrest suspect in break-in at Carmichael Outreach
A 34-year-old Regina man has been charged in connection with a recent break-in at Carmichael Outreach. On the night of Nov. 19, someone broke into the charity's office in the 1500 block of 12th Avenue...
Dec 09, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Mexico-bound passengers on first international flight from Saskatoon thrilled
There wasn't a heavy winter coat to be seen among those checking in at the Sunwing desk in the Saskatoon airport Thursday morning. Passengers were animated and excited to be boarding the first interna...
Dec 09, 2021
Latest COVID update Dec. 9: 62 new cases, active cases up
For the first time in nearly a week, the number of active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan rose Thursday. The Ministry of Health reported there were 622 active cases, 13 more than the previous day. The ...
Dec 09, 2021
Province urging children to limit screen time
The Saskatchewan government wants kids to take a break. The government announced Thursday the launch of its "Take a Break" campaign, which urges kids to stay off social media and their screens in orde...
Dec 09, 2021
Pats' Svozil off to world junior tournament
At least one member of the Regina Pats will be competing in the 2022 world junior hockey championship. Pats defenceman Stanislav Svozil has been named to the Czech Republic entry for the tournament, w...
Dec 09, 2021 Regina Pats defenceman Stanislav Svozil. (File photo courtesy of Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Saskatchewan reveals plans to reduce surgical wait times, increase ICU beds
Saskatchewan is taking steps to eliminate the surgical backlog caused by COVID-19, and to create more intensive care beds for patients. On Thursday, the government and the Saskatchewan Health Authorit...
Dec 09, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Betty Nippi-Albright did the honourable thing by choosing to sit as independent
Sarah Mills says Betty Nippi-Albright's departure from the Sask. NDP has not forced a byelection, nor has she sought dea...
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Evan speaks with Shaun Semple after Regina City Council approved the Brandt/REAL District purchase deal on Wednesday, th...