Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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COVID-19 brings boost in sales, change in operations for Saskatoon pot retailer
Like most places in the world right now, operations are a little different for legal weed retailers as people continue to fill up their stash in the face of COVID-19. At the Pot Shack in Saskatoon, on...
Mar 20, 2020
Saskatoon mom thanks C-95 and Independent Grocers for much-needed help
Brittany Nelson needed some essential groceries -- just enough to get her and her son through a couple of days until her family members returned to Saskatoon. The 29-year-old woman couldn't get out to...
Mar 20, 2020
Early risers take advantage of ‘golden hour’ shopping dedicated to seniors, vulnerable people
A new trend is sweeping the nation to help feed vulnerable members of the population and provide more access to grocery stores in the wake of the spread of COVID-19. Dubbed the golden hour by many gro...
Mar 20, 2020
Few stores remain open at Midtown Plaza amid COVID-19 outbreak
Escalators, empty halls and shuttered doors is all a person will see at Midtown Plaza these days. One week after Saskatchewan’s first presumptive case of COVID-19, the only noticeable thing at S...
Mar 19, 2020
Saskatoon store closes after encounter with traveller who didn’t self-isolate
A Sangster's health store in Saskatoon closed to customers on Thursday morning due to the COVID-19 outbreak and after staff interacted with a traveller who wasn't self-isolating. Owner Rheanne Haines ...
Mar 19, 2020
Friendship Inn continues to operate, looking for monetary donations amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Friendship Inn is continuing its service to the community while practising social distancing. The community centre has been operating for just over 50 years, but never during a situation like we&#...
Mar 19, 2020
Funeral sector adapting to challenges with social distancing using technology
One of Saskatoon's funeral homes is helping families practise social distancing while still honouring their loved ones. Morgan Edwards is the general manager at Saskatoon Funeral Home. He told 650 CKO...
Mar 19, 2020
Saskatoon mom’s idea to phone lonely seniors met with enthusiasm
Danielle Moskalewski knows how it feels to be alone, isolated, and to crave the company of others. She and her family were stuck in their home in Montreal for two weeks in 1998, following the devastat...
Mar 19, 2020
Sask. Internet providers, customers talk connectivity during COVID-19 isolation
With many around the world -- including here in Saskatchewan -- working or studying from home, people are relying on their Internet connections now more than ever. People in isolation are counting on ...
Mar 19, 2020
City facilities close to the public, core services maintained
The City of Saskatoon is closing to the public, all of its facilities including city hall, after the province declared a state of emergency for COVID-19. City Manager Jeff Jorgenson, says this move is...
Mar 18, 2020
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...