The University of Saskatchewan is currently researching a new way to test for COVID-19, that would utilize a less invasive method, by testing saliva. That according to Dr. Walter Siqueria of the USask College of Dentistry, who is attempting to make the tests more accurate and quicker to getting results. His research team hopes to […]
According to a government source, the Canada/U.S. border will remain closed to all non-essential traffic until at least August 21st. COVID-19 continues to spiral out of control south of the border, with over 65,000 new cases announced on Monday. Reports say both Canada and the U.S. were in favor of the extension. The ban on […]
Saskatchewan’s NDP Leader wants to know why the provincial government waited until Monday to announce the spike in COVID-19 cases. Ryan Meili says active cases more than doubled, from 43 to 90 over 3 days without a peep. He considers this a lack of communication and says it’s unacceptable. Meili believes Health Minister Jim Reiter […]
Saskatchewan teachers are expressing anxiety as they prepare for going back to school in September. Teachers Federation President Patrick Maze says teachers are not confident adequate precautions are in place to ensure a safe return to school this fall. Maze says teachers want to return to the classroom but want to see it done […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is moving to Phase 3 of their service resumption plan Monday. This will allow social detox and addictions inpatient treatment to resume, additional chronic disease management, wellness programs and stroke prevention, as well as specialized services for those with developmental disabilities, autism or brain injuries. SHA CEO Scott Livingstone says in […]
A non-profit organization aimed at helping vulnerable youth get work experience has started a new venture, thanks to COVID-19. Regina’s Street Culture Project is now offering sanitation services to local businesses needing to follow COVID-19 protocols. Director of Strategy, Braden McKay says the decision to start offering sanitation services came by circumstance. “We partnered with […]
Tough news on Thursday for U Sports football players waiting to hear what would become of their final year of eligibility after this season was axed. U Sports has said 24-year-old players missing their final year because of COVID-19 will not be eligible to play as a 25-year-old. According to TSN’s Farhan Lalji, the Football […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is issuing a public health alert for people who visited a Saskatoon restaurant between July 1 and 4. The employee, who tested positive was working at the Canadian Brewhouse in the Stonebridge location last week. If you were at the business during the following times, you are being asked to self-monitor for […]
Some branches of the Regina Public Library opened their doors Thursday for the first time since March 16th. Smaller branches like the Glen Elm, Regent Place, Albert, Connaught and Prince of Wales libraries were able to open today, while the bigger libraries such as Central, Sherwood Village, Sunrise and George Bothwell branches will re-open on […]
The provincial government has announced five new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. Two of the new cases are in the South region, one new case in the Saskatoon region and one each in both the Far North and Central regions. It brings the total of reported cases in Saskatchewan to 813 and 48 active. Four […]
