Murray Wood: Carney's Liberal majority will come because of floor crossers, not votes
Thanks to floor crossings, the Liberals only need to hold safe seats in Monday's byelections to get to majority status. ...
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Officer killed in attack outside Capitol an 18-year veteran
WASHINGTON - A U.S. Capitol Police officer who died after a man rammed his car into him and another officer at a barricade was identified as an 18-year veteran of the force. William "Billy" Evans join...
Apr 03, 2021
Latest COVID update April 2: Variants continue to spread, active cases climb over 2,000
COVID variant cases continue to spread in Saskatchewan. In its daily update Friday, the Ministry of Health reported that 269 new variant cases have been identified in the province. So far, there have ...
Apr 02, 2021 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)
Limits put on visitation at hospitals, long-term care homes in southern Sask.
The recent rise in cases of COVID-19 variants of concern in southern Saskatchewan has prompted the Saskatchewan Health Authority to limit visitation at a number of health-care facilities and long-term...
Apr 01, 2021 Regina General Hospital. (980 CJME file photo)
City of Regina keeping facilities closed due to COVID concerns
The City of Regina is keeping the doors closed at community and recreation centres for longer than originally planned. In a release Thursday, the city said it was extending the closures until April 12...
Apr 01, 2021
SHA to open drive-through, walk-in vaccination clinics across province for 55+ age group
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is putting its drive-through vaccination plan into gear starting Saturday. With a big shipment of vaccines on its way to Saskatchewan, the government is set to open u...
Apr 01, 2021 The drive-through vaccination clinic at Evraz Place. (980 CJME file photo)
NDP Leader Ryan Meili calls for more green jobs and initiatives
There should be more emphasis on reducing greenhouse gases and creating more “green” jobs in Saskatchewan, according to NDP Leader Ryan Meili. Standing in front of an electrical substation...
Apr 01, 2021
Latest COVID update April 1: 205 recoveries, 199 new cases, 9 new variant cases
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in the Regina area went over the 100 mark for the first time Thursday, when the provincial government revealed there had been discrepancies in earlier reports. Accordi...
Apr 01, 2021
SHA set to accept COVID vaccination appointments from people 58 and over
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is once again expanding the eligibility for booking COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Starting Friday, anyone 58 years of age and older can book an appointment. People a...
Apr 01, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
APAS report gives 43 recommendations to improve rural internet connectivity
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is out with its final report to address spotty or absent internet in rural internet and cell connectivity. The province’s largest farm orga...
Apr 01, 2021
Medical health officer calls stabilizing COVID numbers in Regina 'a hopeful sign'
A medical health officer for the Saskatchewan Health Authority has some hope that public health measures are starting to work in Regina. Dr. Maurice Hennink joined the Greg Morgan Morning Show on Thur...
Apr 01, 2021 Dr. Maurice Hennink.(980 CJME file photo)
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Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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