Murray Wood: Dishonouring Mr. Hockey
The second Gordie Howe Bridge is now open between Detroit and Windsor, but Murray Wood says it was delayed by a greedy s...
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ALS Society going online to jumpstart waning donations
The restrictions put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been difficult for many people and groups, but that's especially true for charities that have had to put fundraising efforts and...
May 05, 2020 (ALS Society of Saskatchewan/Facebook)
U.K. becomes virus epicentre of Europe; S. Korea plays baseball
LONDON (AP) - Britain on Tuesday became the first country in Europe to confirm more than 30,000 coronavirus deaths, and infections rose sharply again in Russia, even as other nations made great stride...
May 05, 2020 A TV cameraman walks through the spectators' seating area, which is covered with pictures of fans, before the start of a regular-season baseball game between Hanwha Eagles and SK Wyverns in Incheon, South Korea, on May 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Most Canadians comfortable with pace of easing restrictions: poll
OTTAWA - As provinces start to tiptoe toward normalcy by gently lifting restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, a new poll suggests Canadians are largely happy with the pace. People in m...
May 05, 2020 A sales clerk keeps his distance from clients at a furniture store in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., on May 4, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Man facing impaired driving charges after pedestrian hit
A 76-year-old Regina man is facing impaired driving charges after an incident Saturday that sent a pedestrian to hospital. According to the Regina Police Service, officers were sent to the 4100 block ...
May 05, 2020
Regina advocate concerned about postpartum mental health during COVID-19
Isolation and fear of sickness are common factors in postpartum depression and anxiety for new moms, and those feelings are amplified in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. A Regina doula and advocate...
May 05, 2020 Sara Beckel, doula and owner at Lilium Health in Regina, is advocating to ensure mental health screens continue for new moms in Saskatchewan. (Submitted)
Aid package to agriculture aims $252 million at multiple pressures
OTTAWA - The federal government moved Tuesday to ease multiple pressures in Canada's agriculture industry created by the COVID-19 pandemic with the promise of a $252-million aid package. The funds fal...
May 05, 2020 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Vancouver biotech company discovering antibodies for COVID-19 treatment
VANCOUVER - There may be another valuable shield in the fight against COVID-19, and the head of a Vancouver biotech firm says it could buy time as researchers race to develop a vaccine. Carl Hansen, C...
May 05, 2020
Meili calls on Reiter to explain communication issues in COVID-19 outbreaks
Saskatchewan's health minister acknowledged Monday there have been gaps in communication involving recent COVID-19 outbreaks in the province. Jim Reiter was asked during a conference call about the de...
May 04, 2020 Saskatchewan Health Minister Jim Reiter. (980 CJME)
Moe remains confident despite Sask.'s highest one-day total of COVID-19 cases to date
As the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan began Monday, Saskatchewan recorded its highest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases. Despite that, Premier Scott Moe said he's still feeling confident. The provinci...
May 04, 2020 Premier Scott Moe (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Bicycle sales bouncing back despite COVID-19
The list of activities you can safely take part in is a whole lot shorter this spring than it was a year ago, but there's at least one item on the list that's the same: Cycling. The outdoor pastime se...
May 04, 2020 Freddy Vandelinden is vice-president at Dutch Cycle in Regina. He said sales have been good as people are getting outside more under COVID-19 restrictions. May 4, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: School supply lists should be eradicated
Between 18 school divisions and the Ministry of Education, Sarah Mills says there must be a better way to procure pencil...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, July 28
On Tuesday's show, Evan talked about making it easier to find a family doctor, a surge in highway fatalities, Saskatchew...