Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
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Senators amend MAID bill to put 18-month time limit on mental illness exclusion
OTTAWA - Senators have voted to give the federal government 18 months to expand access to medical assistance in dying to people suffering solely from mental illnesses. They voted 57-21 Tuesday to amen...
Feb 09, 2021
Quebec health workers to wear N95 masks more often, but studies unclear on benefits
MONTREAL - Quebec's workplace safety board will require workers wear N95 masks in areas of health-care facilities where patients are COVID-19 positive, but one health expert says studies have indicate...
Feb 09, 2021
Restaurants, gyms, churches: Manitoba opts to loosen some COVID-19 restrictions
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government on Tuesday announced plans to reopen restaurants, museums, gyms and many other establishments - the same day the province reported its first COVID-19 case involving ...
Feb 09, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 7:15 p.m. British Columbia is reporting another 435 cases in what health officials say is progress on pushing back the COVID-19 ...
Feb 09, 2021
Training personal support workers to cost $38.5 million over two years: PBO
OTTAWA - As the government moves to train 4,000 new personal support workers across the country, Parliament's budget watchdog estimates it will cost $38.5 million over two years. A costing note from t...
Feb 09, 2021
Threat from variants means provinces must be ready to lock down again quickly: Tam
OTTAWA - With new and more contagious variants of COVID-19 escalating in Canada, provincial governments lifting lockdown restrictions must be ready to slam them back into place at a moment's notice, C...
Feb 09, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday Feb. 9, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,203 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,098,333 dose...
Feb 09, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday Feb. 9, 2021. There are 808,120 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 808,120 confirmed cases (40,175 active, 747,110...
Feb 09, 2021
World economy will lose trillions if poor countries shorted on vaccines: OECD
OTTAWA - As the Trudeau government is forced to explain delays rolling out COVID-19 vaccines, some of the world's economic and health leaders are warning of catastrophic financial consequences if poor...
Feb 09, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Monday Feb. 8, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,203 new vaccinations administered for a total of 1,098,333 d...
Feb 08, 2021
OPINION
Sarah Mills: A U.S. jury says Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly hurt fans
An appeal is already underway, but Sarah Mills says the court case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster has exposed what...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
Evan catches up on the latest happening in Ottawa, checks in on safety in downtown Saskatoon and discusses a three-strik...