There are no plans at this point to release non-violent inmates from Saskatchewan’s correctional centres, the Regional Psychiatric Centre, provincial youth custodial centres or the Prince Albert Penitentiary. CUPE 1949, which represents Legal Aid employees, is urging the province and the federal government to do so because of concerns of overcrowding and the health risk […]
The official opposition is calling on the Saskatchewan government to step up and implement measures to protect frontline workers as the province battles COVID-19. NDP leader Ryan Meili said there needs to be appropriate supports and protocols for employees that are working to keep the public safe – whether it’s workers in health care, grocery […]
The President of SUMA says we need to be thankful to those who are out in the community still working to provide the services we all require and those who can work at home can show their support by being responsible and following the guidelines put out by the province and the Public Health Department. […]
The Prime Minister provided more information on the federal government’s COVID-19 economic support plan Thursday. During his daily briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, Justin Trudeau said the Canada Emergency Response Benefit and other measures will total close to $102-billion. “We’ll also be supplementing the GST credit, which is sent to low income Canadians,” Trudeau said. […]
The Commissioner of the CFL is hoping impact of COVID-19 is minimal, but says the league needs to protect players and fans during the global pandemic. Commissioner Randy Ambrosie was on 620 CKRM’s the Sportscage with Derek Taylor Wednesday night. While he didn’t have many answers, he did say the league is taking all precautions […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning anyone who was at a snowmobile rally Christopher Lake back in March 14th that they will need to self-isolate. This comes after two people that were at the rally’s supper tested positive for COVID-19. One of the two confirmed cases was serving at the event.Organizers say over 110 people […]
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency hopes the creation of a new phone line will reduce wait times for people calling in to HealthLine 811. The agency announced on Wednesday a dedicated, toll-free phone line is available for residents wanting to ask general questions regarding COVID-19 that are not health specific. Residents will be able to […]
TORONTO — The CFL hasn’t pushed back the start of training camps and its 2020 regular season due to the COVID-19 pandemic just yet. But new CFLPA president Solomon Elimimian is telling players to prepare for the worst. In a letter to players, the Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker says the outbreak “will impact 2020 training camps […]
The suspension of evictions in the province is what Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili is asking from the provincial government. In a daily update on Wednesday morning from Saskatoon, Meili asked Premier Scott Moe to follow what other provinces have already implemented in their jurisdictions during the COVID-19 crisis. He said it’s critical to make […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reiterated his government is stepping up to help Canadians facing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his daily update Wednesday, Trudeau said the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will provide $2,000 a month for the next four months for workers who lose their income as a result of the […]
