City of Regina events are looking at being postponed or axed in the coming months to limit and prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the community. Among the planned events affected by the virus is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The city has announced the postponement of National Indigenous Peoples Day slated for June in downtown […]
On Sunday, Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili suggested that people should wear cloth masks when they are out in public to help combat the spread of COVID-19. He made an addition to his call on Monday by saying he’d like to see the Saskatchewan government and businesses in the province get involved to design, create […]
Canada’s top public-health doctor says masks are a way for people who might have COVID-19 without realizing it to keep from spreading the illness. Dr. Theresa Tam says the change from previous advice is due to increasing evidence that people with the virus can spread it without knowing they’re sick. She says masks worn this […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will move to help more people suffering economically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During his daily COVID-19 update, Trudeau says in addition to those who can access the Emergency Response Benefit, extra measures will be rolled out. “There are some people that don’t yet qualify that do need […]
Economic Development Regina is developing a strategy to help businesses in the city that are being impacted by COVID-19. The strategy focuses on getting information to business leaders, as well as delivering coaching and mentorship and preparing an action plan to support a recovery as fast as possible. Board Chair Frank Hart says these are […]
The province of Saskatchewan has confirmed 11 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 231. There are currently four people in the hospital around the province, three in Saskatoon, and one in ICU in Regina. Seven more people have recovered from the virus, meaning 55 people in total have recovered 12,670 COVID-19 tests have […]
Another corrections officer at the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The Ministry of Corrections and policing made the announcement on Friday making this the sixth staff member to test positive at the centre. The employee has since been told to self-isolate at home. Noel Busse, communications branch executive director, […]
The NDP is calling on the Saskatchewan government to produce supports and protections for First Nations and Métis people who are at significant risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Official opposition leader Ryan Meili believes the province’s response so far has been slow and limited to help First Nations and Métis communities prepare for the virus. Among the […]
An employee at Eden Care Communities has tested positive for COVID-19. The staff member was reportedly in contact with three staff members and one resident before self isolating. The impacted staff members are all self isolating, while the resident is in isolation, and their family has been notified. The Eden Care home is closed to […]
14 new cases of COVID-19 have been announced by the provincial ministry of health, bringing the provincial total to 220. There are three people currently in hospital due to COVID-19. Two cases are in Saskatoon, while one case is in intensive care in Regina. The province says 12 more people have recovered. This means 48 […]
