Covid-19 News

Riders announce details on proof of vaccine policy for home games

Sep 10, 2021 | 12:25pm

With one week to go before the Saskatchewan Roughriders mandate proof of vaccine for fans attending home games, the organization has announced the details on the new policy at Mosaic Stadium. Fans over the age of 12 will be required to verify they have received two doses of vaccine by showing a record available through […]

Province unveils new COVID-19 measures for isolation, booster shots, and proof of vaccination

Sep 10, 2021 | 11:09am

A number of new COVID-19 measures have been announced by the provincial government. Premier Scott Moe says new public health orders will be taking effect as Covid case counts continue to rise, especially among the unvaccinated. The province will enact a public health order mandating that anyone that tests positive for COVID-19 self-isolate for 10-days […]

Dueling protests gather at Legislature as COVID-19 cases surge in Saskatchewan

Sep 9, 2021 | 6:48pm

Dozens of people gathered at the Saskatchewan Legislature Thursday to demand the government enact more COVID-19 measures as cases rise across the province, while others continue to push against them The province recently recorded its highest daily total of cases since January, when vaccinations just started becoming available. Brenda, one of the many concerned residents […]

286 new COVID-19 cases in Sask; one new death

Sep 9, 2021 | 2:04pm

For the first time in six days, the number of new COVID-19 cases is below 300. On Thursday, the province announced 286 new cases and one new death.  Over one-third (35.0%) of new cases are in the 20 to 39 year age category.  The person who died was in that 20-39 age category. The new […]

SHA re-introducing mandatory mask policy at long-term care homes

Sep 9, 2021 | 11:49am

With increasing COVID cases in Saskatchewan, and in an effort to minimize the risk of COVID transmission in long-term care facilities, starting Friday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority  is once again making masks mandatory outside of residents’ rooms for family and visitors. This protocol will apply to both SHA long-term care homes and affiliates, and applies […]

WestJet making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for employees as of October 30

Sep 9, 2021 | 9:33am

WestJet says all of it’s employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 30th. All employees hired after that date will have to be vaccinated as a condition of employment. Protecting the health and safety of our guests and WestJetters will always be our number one priority. Effective October 30, 2021, all […]

Survey shows growing support for vaccine passport program to be created

Sep 9, 2021 | 9:03am

The support for vaccine passports is growing across the country with seven-in-ten Canadians saying they would support it in public spaces. The information comes in an Angus Reid Survey taken September 3-6 where people across the country were asked about a passport program being established calling for people to show proof of vaccination before attending […]

WHL changes regular season schedule due to Canada-U.S. border issues

Sep 8, 2021 | 4:44pm

The Western Hockey League (WHL) has had to make changes to their October schedule for their B.C. and U.S. Divisions due to the ongoing issues at the Canada U.S. border. Teams in the U.S. will only play other U.S. based teams, while teams in B.C. will only play B.C. Division teams for the first month […]

Protest outside of Merriman’s office for more COVID-19 measures while case counts spike

Sep 8, 2021 | 3:53pm

A rally was held in front of Health Minister Paul Merriman’s office Wednesday in Saskatoon, with those in attendance calling for stricter COVID-19 measures, vaccine initiatives, and more support for healthcare professionals. The rally was in an effort to call on the province to implement what the group calls “common sense, evidence-based policy.” The organizers […]

NDP Urges For Data On Children Under Twelve In Daily COVID-19 Reports

Sep 8, 2021 | 2:36pm

The Leader of the official opposition says Premier Scott Moe has given up. Ryan Meili suggests that the Premier has given up on the fight against COVID-19 since releasing all the public health protocols in July, and he has given up on accountability because he is not sharing the provincial modelling on the virus that […]

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