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Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association processing hundreds of inquiries about emergency licenses
One week ago, the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association put out an urgent call to its eligible members - including retired nurses, non-practicing nurses, and grad nurses to register for emergency...
Mar 26, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

None of the 'Big Five' publishers will attend BookExpo
NEW YORK - All of the so-called "Big Five" publishers have dropped out of BookExpo, the industry's annual national convention. Hachette Book Group and Macmillan became the fourth and fifth to announce...
Mar 26, 2020

Alouettes starter Adams Jr. looking to build upon Alouettes' stellar '19 season
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. won't be heart-broken if training camp is pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Camps are scheduled to open May 17 but...
Mar 26, 2020

“Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands”: Regional MHO
In light of the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, local doctors are providing some tips to the public on what to do if you're feeling sick.Regional medical association president Dr. Stan Ol...
Mar 26, 2020 ID 141154771 © Elizaveta Galitskaya | Dreamstime.com

Nine new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan
There are nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan.In a media release, the provincial government said as of March 26, 2020, the provincial total was 95.There are five new cases in a broad reg...
Mar 26, 2020 Poster on pharmacy window. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

Researchers balancing scientific rigour with speed to find COVID-19 treatment
OTTAWA - Experts say researchers racing against time to provide a proven treatment for COVID-19 will have to balance scientific rigour against speed. Clinical trials for possible treatments and cures ...
Mar 26, 2020

Cornerstone Credit Union urges members to avoid visiting branches
A local financial institution is taking the unusual step of asking members not to visit their branches.Cornerstone Credit Union, which has branches in Archerwill, Rose Valley, Tisdale, and Wynyard, is...
Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

BHP reduces staff, increases safety measures amid COVID-19 pandemic
The potash company behind the Jansen project has announced a number of COVID-19-related health and safety measures.BHP issued a news release March 26 to announce a range of measures at its Jansen Pota...
Mar 26, 2020 Seats blocked off on the BHP coach between Saskatoon and the Jansen Project site - only one person may sit in the clear rows. (Submitted photo/BHP)

Troops in Ukraine to return next month, will be replaced with smaller force
OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces plans to withdraw the 200 troops it currently has in Ukraine and replace them with a skeleton force next month to hold the fort until the COVID-19 pandemic has passe...
Mar 26, 2020

COVID-19 exposing thin financial margins of Canada's Olympic athletes
Any lingering hope Sarah Pavan had about competing on this season's professional beach volleyball circuit was crushed the day city workers came to cut down the nets on Hermosa Beac...
Mar 26, 2020