The opposition is calling on the Moe government to introduce stiffer fines for protesters against public health measures to control the pandemic. NDP Leader Ryan Meili says rallies which include the leader of the People’s Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier, are flaunting public health orders and the fines. Premier Scott Moe says he condemns […]
After a weekend that saw well over 200 new COVID-19 cases a day, the province says we are seeing well under 200 cases today with 147 new cases. That is the lowest one-day total since March 23 and combined with 266 recoveries puts the active case count in Saskatchewan at 2,141. For the third day […]
The province’s health minister is confident Saskatchewan residents will continue to get their vaccine as more become available. With more than 500,000 vaccines already administered in the province, Minister Paul Merriman is happy to see people lining up to get their shot. While uptake in older age groups seems to be slowing down, Merriman says […]
Restaurants in Regina and area are going to be able to open one week from today, which is welcome news for Hospitality Saskatchewan. President and CEO Jim Bence says it really shows how well the business community in Saskatchewan is dealing with COVID-19. “I think that from a tourism perspective, it’s really well received, for […]
Those from India living in Saskatchewan are trying to do what they can when it comes to helping their home country fight a surge of COVID-19 that has been very deadly The healthcare system simply can’t keep up with the caseload with over 15,000 people dying last week alone. Nish Presad with the India Canada […]
More than 70 per cent of Saskatchewan residents age 40 and older have received their first shot of Covid-19 vaccine, surpassing the threshold for Step One of the Re-Opening Roadmap.The province has set Sunday, May 30, three weeks from today, as the target date for the commencement of Step One. “We are able to move […]
There are 177 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 43,141 cases. No new deaths are reported today. The new cases are located in the following zones: Far North West, 8; North West, 18; North Central, 9; Saskatoon, 40; Central West, 1; Central East, 14; Regina, 42; South West, 11; […]
Allergy season is upon us, but while it could be allergies, it could be COVID-19. With seasonal allergies, people suffer from watery eyes and sneezing which are symptoms you don’t see with COVID-19. Kelly Kizlyk is a pharmacist with MedSask and says another sign might be if your usual allergy medication isn’t making you feel […]
Regina Police issued a total of 16 tickets after Saturday’s “freedom rally” in Victoria Park. Police say approximately 200 people attended the protest. The tickets were issued for failing to comply with the Public Health Order by participating in an outdoor gathering that exceeded 10 people. They add the rally is still under investigation, and […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dozens of people gathered in Victoria Park Saturday to attend a “freedom rally” featuring an appearance from Peoples’ Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier. Sporting a Rider jersey, Bernier voiced his opposition to the current Public Health Measures in place around the country, claiming the Canada he grew up in is now unrecognizable. He […]
