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Influenza, COVID case numbers climbing in Saskatchewan
The number of lab-confirmed cases of respiratory illnesses in Saskatchewan continues to climb. The largest increase shown in the Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report that was issu...
Nov 10, 2023 According to data released by the Ministry of Health, 12.1 per cent of Saskatchewan residents aged six months and older have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 15.3 per cent have received their flu shot. (980 CJME file photo)
Overcrowding at Saskatoon hospital leads to fire code issues
So many people and patients were recently set up in the hallways at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon that the fire department was called in over fire code issues. According to a statement from Assista...
Nov 09, 2023 Crowding at St. Paul's Hospital resulted in a call to the fire department this week. (650 CKOM file photo)
A Connor collectible: Bedard bobbleheads coming to Brandt Centre
Regina Pats fans will get a chance to see Connor Bedard at the Brandt Centre this weekend -- or at least a miniature version of him. The WHL team announced Thursday that it's holding Connor Bedard Bob...
Nov 09, 2023 The Connor Bedard bobblehead that will be on sale Sunday at the Brandt Centre. (Regina Pats/Submitted)
NDP blasts upcoming gov't trip to Dubai as most expensive trip in Sask. history
The Saskatchewan NDP is criticizing the provincial government after learning a trip for a global climate conference in Dubai is going to cost an estimated $765,000. The provincial government will be s...
Nov 09, 2023 The NDP's Aleana Young said the cost for a trip to Dubai by government officials is an amount that is difficult to justify.
(Nicole Garn/ 980 CJME)
Youth group proud that smoking and vaping legislation passed
A group advocating against smoking and vaping by youths is happy with new legislation in Saskatchewan that increased the age to purchase the products to 19. Three students were at the Saskatchewan Leg...
Nov 09, 2023 The Youth4Change group is happy with the passing of new legislation that increases the smoking and vaping age to 19 in Saskatchewan instead of 18, (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Regina reveals Remembrance Day schedule
The City of Regina has released its schedule for the Remembrance Day holiday on Monday. All civic offices are to be closed, but the landfill is to be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garbage, recycling and ...
Nov 09, 2023 Tax notices were distributed to homeowners on May 29, and the city is reminding residents that any payments finalized after June 30 will automatically incur penalties. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina police seize more than a kilo of cocaine during bust
A Toronto man is facing charges in Regina after police found more than a kilogram of cocaine in a pair of searches. Police said that on Oct. 31, an officer stopped a vehicle in the area of Broadway Av...
Nov 09, 2023 A Toronto man is facing charges after Regina police seized more than a kilogram of cocaine during a pair of searches. (Britton Gray/980 CJME file photo)
Miller Marauders aiming for third straight provincial title
The Miller Marauders are chasing a trifecta of provincial titles. Regina's Miller Comprehensive Catholic High School has won the past two 6A Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association provincial f...
Nov 09, 2023 The Miller Marauders are to meet the Saskatoon Holy Cross Crusaders in the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association 6A football final on Saturday. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Evan Bray is the new voice of Saskatchewan, succeeds John Gormley
It's the answer to the question Saskatchewan has been asking for the last 24 hours: "Who will be the new host on News Talk Radio?" Evan Bray is the new voice of Saskatchewan, and The Evan Bray Show st...
Nov 09, 2023 As a former police chief, Evan Bray worked closely with governments, leaders and grassroots organizations to understand the challenges people in Saskatchewan face. Photo by Tandem X Visuals.
Remembrance Day events scheduled in Regina
With Remembrance Day just around the corner, ceremonies are being organized across the province. In Regina, the Royal Canadian Legion has two events scheduled, one of which is an indoor ceremony takin...
Nov 09, 2023 A number of ceremonies are being held around Regina to mark Remembrance Day on Saturday. (980 CJME file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Doug Ford may be cutting his nose off to spite his face
A Republican congresswoman is fighting back against Ontario's US booze ban, and Sarah Mills says Premier Doug Ford may f...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, July 9
8:30 - An MOU has been signed between the City of Saskatoon and the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation on the downtown entertainmen...