Federal officials say the number of COVID-19 cases in Canada jumped 20% to 11,747, with 152 deaths so far. Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam also cautions the number of cases and deaths will increase as the pandemic advances. “This could explain why we are seeing a sharper rise in deaths reported in recent […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is receiving a large donation of respirators that have been waiting for over a decade. Harvard Developments Inc. announced this week they are giving 2,880 N95 respirators after the SHA approved their stockpile. The stockpiles were recently sanctioned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The masks were initially […]
Saskatchewan RCMP say they have responded to 436 calls for service related to the provincial public health order since it was issued on March 26th. Between March 26th and 31st, RCMP say there were 57 calls regarding social gatherings of over 10 people, which resulted in seven warnings and one charge laid. Another 110 complaints […]
A staff member at the Real Canadian Superstore in the Golden Mile Shopping Centre has tested positive on a presumptive test for COVID-19. The Superstore location posted on their Facebook page, saying the staff member has not been at work since March 28th. The store says they are taking a number of protocols, including cleaning […]
All 32 of Saskatchewan’s Food Banks are asking for your help during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Food Banks of Saskatchewan have launched a $6-million dollar campaign in hope of supporting food bank operations across Saskatchewan for the next six months. Regina Food Bank CEO John Bailey said they are asking for monetary donations at this […]
There are 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 206. Four people are currently in hospital, including two people in intensive care. Six more people have recovered from the coronavirus, boosting that total to 36. Overall, in the province, 103 cases are in Saskatoon, 44 are in Regina, 38 […]
The Prime Minister says a first ministers meeting will be held Thursday night via telephone. During his daily COVID-19 briefing in Ottawa, Justin Trudeau said the goal is simple, to keep people safe. “Over the last few weeks in the face of an unprecedented challenge, we’ve seen all levels of government cooperating on our response,” […]
Regina city council is recommending a stay-at-home order for the city. Mayor Michael Fougere told citizens during Wednesday’s update that it’s not easy to do, especially when there is nice weather in the city, but he wants to frame it in a way that is educational so people are aware of the gravity of the situation. Fougere […]
The federal government has announced more details into the employee wage subsidy Wednesday afternoon. Finance minister Bill Morneau says the employee wage subsidy will be open to all businesses who lost at least 30 percent of their revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The subsidy will help pay for 75% of impacted wages […]
The General Manager of the Saskatchewan Roughriders says the team is doing their part during the COVID-19 outbreak. Jeremy O’Day says no players or coaches have tested positive, and that he’s looking forward to the 2020 season regardless if it is shortened or not. O’Day said he is in self isolation, and is still working […]
