The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced new regulations to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the province. Effective Thursday, public and private gatherings will be limited to 10 people, they have also released a list of businesses allowed to remain open., Premier Scott Moe says these changes are being announced to give a sense […]
TORONTO — The CFL hasn’t pushed back the start of training camps and its 2020 regular season due to the COVID-19 pandemic just yet. But new CFLPA president Solomon Elimimian is telling players to prepare for the worst. In a letter to players, the Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker says the outbreak “will impact 2020 training camps […]
The suspension of evictions in the province is what Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili is asking from the provincial government. In a daily update on Wednesday morning from Saskatoon, Meili asked Premier Scott Moe to follow what other provinces have already implemented in their jurisdictions during the COVID-19 crisis. He said it’s critical to make […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reiterated his government is stepping up to help Canadians facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his daily update Wednesday, Trudeau said the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will provide $2,000 a month for the next four months for workers who lose their income as a result of the […]
Researchers at the University of Saskatoon are receiving $28 million In funding from the provincial and federal governments to help find a vaccine for COVID-19. The U of S’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization- International Vaccine Centre, or VIDO-InterVac, is one of the most advanced infectious disease research facilities in the world. VIDO-InterVac researchers were […]
Small businesses in Saskatchewan and across the country are suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Results from a survey conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) suggest a full 60 per cent of small companies, or 55 per cent in Saskatchewan, have dealt with a significant drop in sales. Almost 11,000 small business owners participated […]
Farm Credit Canada is releasing information about Ottawa’s $5-billion farm support package as part of efforts to combat COVID-19. FCC President Michael Hoffort says struggling farmers can apply for a deferral of loan payments for six months or a deferral of principal payments for a year. Hoffort says another option is access to an additional […]
After two readings, the House of Commons has ended an emergency session on a $82-billion deal designed to help Canadians weather the COVID-19 storm. Government House speaker Pablo Rodriguez announced on Twitter that the House has adopted the support package and says it’s now up to the Senate. It's done. The House has adopted the […]
The Saskatchewan government is releasing a list of 14 flights that had a confirmed case of COVID-19 on board. These flights flew into oR out of either the Regina or Saskatoon airports and include the row numbers where there is some concern. The flights are as follows: Egypt Air flight MS 0995, from Cairo, Egypt, […]
While city of Regina officials are continuing to encourage citizens to keep active while practicing physical distancing, the city has had to close some outdoor public spaces due to COVID-19 risks. Crews will be working over the next few days to close off 165 city-owned playground structures after the city stated they are closed to […]
