Murray Wood: Remember when?
Old photos remind us our downtowns used to be places people went to more often. Murray Wood says a lot has changed, incl...
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Rescuers race to prevent more death from European floods
BERLIN - In one flooded German town, the ground collapsed under family homes. In another, floodwaters swept through an assisted living centre, killing 12. Rescue workers across Germany and Belgium rus...
Jul 16, 2021
Aiming to allow vaccinated Americans into Canada by mid-August: PM to premiers
WASHINGTON - Canada is getting ready to welcome the world again, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quietly indicated late Thursday as his office disclosed a target of mid-August for when the border might ...
Jul 16, 2021
New app developed to improve road safety
A new app has been launched in Regina with the hopes of keeping more people safe on the road. Be Aware by Kotia's Innovative Technologies Inc., can be used when a person's phone screen is on or off to...
Jul 16, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Kids take advantage of summertime heat, end of COVID rules
The pandemic has been a long, tough time for many people, and kids are no different. But now that restrictions have been lifted and Saskatchewan is seeing another heat wave, youngsters have plenty of ...
Jul 16, 2021 Kids at Wascana Park on July 15, 2021. (Dominick Lucyk/980 CJME)
Regina businesses innovating when it comes to COVID after restrictions
All of Saskatchewan's mandatory restrictions around COVID-19 are gone and have been for several days, but some businesses are giving people a few more options than just "mask on or mask off." When a h...
Jul 16, 2021 Nicky's Cafe owner Perry Makris stands in the 'COVID-friendly' section of the restaurant, which has more health precautions for those who still want them. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
SaskPower urging customers to save power during heat wave
The heat wave that has gripped Saskatchewan is expected to result in record demand for electricity. As a result, SaskPower is asking customers to conserve power. "Extreme heat creates more demand for ...
Jul 16, 2021
Regina police probing man's death on Princess Street
The Regina Police Service and Saskatchewan Coroners Service are investigating the death of a man early Thursday in the Washington Park neighbourhood. According to police, officers responded at about 5...
Jul 15, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Camping in Saskatchewan parks impacted by fires, heat
Camping season is upon us, as are nearly 130 active wildfires and a blistering heat wave. All of that is causing some campers to stay home, and campsites to shut down. "In a couple of our more norther...
Jul 15, 2021
CFL announces 10 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19
TORONTO -- The CFL has announced that 10 individuals have returned a positive test for COVID-19. The league says in a statement that it has administered approximately 6,000 tests to "Tier 1 personnel,...
Jul 15, 2021
Latest COVID update July 15: 30 new cases, fewest patients in hospital since Nov. 12
Thirty new cases of COVID-19 were announced in the province Thursday. Just under 8,000 new doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered in the province in the latest reporting period. That included...
Jul 15, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Turns out an empty house is a lonely one
Sarah Mills says having two kids away at camp was an opportunity to revel in peace and quiet. Instead, she says it is se...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 18
On Tuesday's show, guest host Brent Loucks gets an update on tariffs, fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries...