An Ottawa biotech company is voluntarily recalling a rapid test for COVID-19 after Health Canada expressed concern about its effectiveness, dealing a setback to expanded testing in the country. Spartan Bioscience said Sunday that the concerns centre around the proprietary swab used in the test, but that the Health Canada report out Friday did not […]
The Government of Canada announced that it will spend over $240 million to make it easier for mental health services to take place online. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, said Sunday, that the money will go towards new platforms for mental health care and primary care, as well as expanding existing virtual care platforms. “If we […]
Starting Monday morning, provincial park campsite reservations can be made with camping beginning on June 1. Because of COVID19, there are precautions you should know about Camping is only open to Saskatchewan residents, for the time being, to prevent possible inter-provincial transmission of COVID-19 with campgrounds only open to 50 per cent capacity, meaning only every […]
With times more uncertain than perhaps ever before, Economic Development Regina is offering a mentorship program for entrepreneurs who are struggling to navigate through the COVID-19 crisis. Ly Pham is the Director of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Initiatives for EDR and says the idea is to have businesses converse with each other and hear each others ideas when it comes […]
The challenge for municipalities, just like for many individuals, is trying to stay safe while finding ways to make ends meet. President of Municipalities of Saskatchewan, Gordon Barnhart, says from the many conversations, emails, virtual meetings and webinars they have held, he believes the first reaction to COVID-19 was concern about doing things correctly and […]
The latest COVID-19 numbers in Saskatchewan are out. The provincial government says there are six new confirmed cases of the virus which brings the provincial total to 421. Of those six, four of the cases are in the North region with two in Lloydminster and two in Prince Albert. The others are in the Saskatoon […]
The future of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the CFL as a whole is up for debate after word this week that the league has gone to Ottawa looking for $150 million in financial aid because of the impact COVID19 has had on it. Premier Scott Moe says the Riders have not come to the provincial […]
The province is expanding testing efforts as the battle against COVID19 continues. The Saskatchewan Health Authority announced Saturday morning that long-term care and personal care home residents will now be tested for the virus upon either admission or re-admission and that residents and staff will also be tested if there are any positive tests. In […]
It has been a difficult adjustment for some workers in the Queen City who have had to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even Regina Mayor Michael Fougere has had to change how he completes his daily tasks while continuing to lead the city. He says it’s different for him to be at home a […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is declaring an outbreak of coronavirus in Beauval following an increasing number of cases. A contact tracing investigation is underway. The SHA is asking anyone who may have travelled through the community of Beauval between April 12 and April 27 to self-monitor for any symptoms of COVID-19. These include: fever, cough, […]
