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COVID-19's global death toll tops 5 million in under 2 years

The global death toll from COVID-19 topped 5 million on Monday, less than two years into a crisis that has not only devastated poor countries but also humbled wealthy ones with first-rate health care ...

Nov 01, 2021

Province confirms 170 new cases of COVID-19 today, one death

As of Oct. 31, there are 170 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 77,664 reported cases.One new death was also reported today bringing the provincial total to 851 Saskatchewan reside...

Oct 31, 2021

Trudeau says climate progress made at G20, though Canada wanted more ambitious plan

1ROME - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada wanted a stronger and more ambitious agreement on climate change to emerge from the G20 summit.The final communique today from the two-day gathering r...

Oct 31, 2021

Province reports 189 new cases, four deaths; lowest active cases since Sept. 1

As of Oct. 30, there are 189 new confirmed cases of COVID-19; 143 are in individuals who are unvaccinated, including 56 are in children between the ages of 0-11.Four new deaths reported today; 850 Sas...

Oct 30, 2021

SHA to require proof of vaccination in all facilities Nov. 8

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has announced as of Nov. 8 proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required to enter all SHA acute care facilities and long term care homes, including affiliates....

Oct 29, 2021

Government of Saskatchewan combatting crime with new policing initiatives

Several communities across Saskatchewan are receiving support from the provincial government to help with crime reduction initiatives and improve public safety. On Wednesday, the Government of Saskatc...

Oct 28, 2021

Eleven new deaths reported today in COVID-19 provincial update; 237 new cases

Eleven new deaths were reported today by the provincial government bringing the total to 843 Saskatchewan residents with COVID-19 who have died.Also reported today were 237 new confirmed cases of COVI...

Oct 28, 2021

‘Unfortunate circumstance’ as Throne Speech ceremony is cancelled

When more than 100 anti-vaccine protesters took to the entryway in front of the Legislative Building on Wednesday, they got so aggressive the government decided to shut down a Throne Speech ceremony t...

Oct 28, 2021

Throne Speech goes on despite protest outside Legislative Building

The second session of Saskatchewan's 29th legislature started Wednesday with differing priorities for the government and the opposition, and a change of plans thanks to threats.There was supposed to b...

Oct 27, 2021

Economy and recovery likely government priorities in coming legislative session

On Wednesday afternoon, the new legislative session in Saskatchewan will begin with the throne speech, outlining the government's priorities for the coming eight weeks.On Monday, in his State of the P...

Oct 27, 2021