As COVID-19 numbers continue to climb across Canada, Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili believes more needs to be done by the government to help “flatten the curve”. When discussing emergency orders, Meili understands why the Regina city council wants to implement more assertive regulations to their local state of emergency order. This comes after the Sask. […]
No one knows what the final price tag will be when it comes to the fallout surrounding COVID-19 because no one knows when a sense of normalcy will return. Jason Childs is an economics professor at the University of Regina. He says the economy will bounce back once the government lifts the measures that are […]
Speaking to the media on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had harsh words for Canadians who are not adhering to guidelines on social distancing in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic. “If you choose to ignore that advice … you’re not just putting yourself at risk, you’re putting others at risk too,” he said […]
West Wind Aviation has made layoffs to deal with the impact of COVID 19. Stephen Smith, Acting President and CEO says that like almost all airlines in Canada, and worldwide, West Wind Aviation has seen demand for its services drop dramatically. As a result, the company has reduced its schedules by two thirds at least […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is planning to invest $192 million to help create and produce vaccines for COVID-19. The money will be distributed to a number of different companies and universities in the drive to find a way to stop the illness’s spread. The federal government is also unveiling advertisements to […]
Grain markets had a jump in price last week as the world grapples with the COVID-19 outbreak. Commodity futures adviser with P.I. Financial in Regina Adam Pukalo says canola rose $20 a ton and wheat jumped 20-40¢ a bushel last week. Pukalo says the upward price move reflects an easing of trade tensions between the […]
A professor at the University of Regina has received funding for his research on the psychological effects of COVID-19. Dr, Gordon Asmundson has started a project called “COVID-19: The Role of Psychological Factors in the Spreading of Disease, Discrimination, and Distress;” aimed at understanding how and why people react the way they do during a […]
While people are self-isolating and staying indoors, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is suggesting tips to keep in mind during the COVID-19 pandemic. Phyllis O’Connor, executive director with the CMHA Saskatchewan Division, admitted it’s perfectly normal for people to be suffering from anxiety and depression at a time when people are entering uncharted territory […]
A small-town distillery is doing what they can in order to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. Smooth 42 Craft Distillery, based in Brownlee, about 60 kilometres northwest of Moose Jaw, is making a rubbing alcohol substitute vodka with 70% alcohol. They are donating the product to emergency services that are unable to access rubbing alcohol […]
Economic impacts of the COVID-19 virus have hit the energy sector extremely hard in the last several weeks. Gas prices in Regina continue to reflect that reality as they drop due to the virus. Most stations in Regina are selling gas for 76.9¢ per litre, when just weeks ago prices were in the $1.00 per […]
