Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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New public health measures 'a good start,' says infectious disease expert
New public health measures ordered in Regina to curb the spread of COVID-19 variants were "a good start," says a local doctor who specializes in infectious diseases. However, Dr. Alex Wong is ambivale...
Mar 24, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Private COVID-19 testing now available at Regina airport
A pilot project is now underway at the Regina airport that offers private COVID-19 testing to travellers. A local company offers both rapid testing as well as PCR tests. James Bogusz, the CEO of the R...
Mar 24, 2021
Sask. steering doses toward more drive-through vaccination clinics
President Joe Biden soon could be helping Saskatchewan battle COVID-19. Premier Scott Moe said during a media conference Tuesday that Saskatchewan's share of the 1.5 million AstraZeneca doses the Unit...
Mar 23, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Regina region placed under stricter public health measures
The recent rash of COVID-19 cases in the Regina region has resulted in stricter public health measures. The Saskatchewan government said Tuesday that due to the increased risk of COVID-19 transmission...
Mar 23, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Owner of Regina shop seeing surge in bike sales
It has been a stunning reversal of fortunes for Freddy Vandelinden at Regina's Dutch Cycle. A year ago, he believed his store was in peril, as public health orders forced businesses to close. Instead,...
Mar 23, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, SAHO reach tentative agreement
Employees at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency have reached a tentative agreement on a six-year contract with the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations. About 700 SCA employees, who belong to ...
Mar 22, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Regina launches bid to be headquarters of Canada Water Agency
Regina is well-known for its manmade lake, and now the city could become Canada's centre for water. The city has launched a bid to be the headquarters of the new Canada Water Agency (CWA). The federal...
Mar 22, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
COVID-19 cases identified at 18 Regina schools
Several schools in Regina reported cases of COVID-19 over the past two days. Regina Public Schools announced: One case at Balfour Collegiate Three cases at Marion McVeety One case at Ruth M. Buck One ...
Mar 22, 2021
Latest COVID update March 21: Regina continues to be province’s COVID hotspot, damaged freezer delays vaccine shipment
Regina continues to the province's COVID hotspot. In a news release Sunday, the Ministry of Health reported 178 new cases of the virus. The Queen City had more than 5 times the cases reported in Saska...
Mar 21, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Latest COVID update March 20: 3 deaths, 200 new cases, no new variant cases
For the second day in a row, Saskatchewan set a single-day record for COVID vaccinations. There were 8,766 doses given Friday, topping Thursday's record of 6,867. The provincial total is now at 133,82...
Mar 20, 2021 Nurse Leah Sawatsky receives the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 15, 2020. (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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