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Reopening economy too soon will cost lives, precious time, N.Y. governor warns
WASHINGTON - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing back against what he calls "political pressure" in the United States to restart its paralyzed economy. Cuomo, whose state has the worst COVID-...
Apr 22, 2020
A24 to auction movie paraphernalia to benefit NYC charities
LOS ANGELES - How does an indie film shop give back to its hometown in this crisis? If you're A24, you start by mining your prop, wardrobe and set departments. The studio behind films like "Midsommar"...
Apr 22, 2020
Social Security and Medicare funds at risk even before virus
WASHINGTON - The financial conditions of the government's two biggest benefits programs remain shaky, with Medicare projected to become insolvent in six years and Social Security on track to no longer...
Apr 22, 2020
Amid pandemic, charities and nonprofits face huge challenges
NEW YORK - While celebrities and billionaires have announced huge gifts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, many charities and nonprofits are still struggling. Donations to some churches have plummeted, ...
Apr 22, 2020
Trudeau promises $9B aid package for students amid COVID-19
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising a new emergency benefit for students whose education and job prospects are disrupted by COVID-19. He says a $1,250 monthly payment is coming for pos...
Apr 22, 2020
2019 SK Volunteer Medal Recipients
During National Volunteers Week, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced the 2019 recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. A ceremony to honour the recipients will take place when public gat...
Apr 22, 2020
SaskCyberParks: Where is your happy place?
We would like to remind our visitors that Provincial Parks are not open at this time.As everyone eagerly waits to start exploring our beautiful parks again, we're curious, where are you dreaming of vi...
Apr 22, 2020
Free Webinar on Early Childhood Development During Pandemic
TODAY! Don't miss the new Families Canada and Encyclopdie sur les jeunes enfants / Encyclopedia on Early Childhood webinar series about Early Childhood Development in a Time of Pandemic. The series ai...
Apr 22, 2020
A 30 Minute Walk for Mental Health
Are you feeling restless or a little uneasy today? Try taking a 30-minute walk in or around your home. Even a single bout of aerobic physical activity can help reduce anxiety and increase distress tol...
Apr 22, 2020
Prayer Vigil for Nova Scotia
The Moderator of the UCC is holding an online Prayer Vigil today at 11:00am Saskatchewan time on the UCC YouTube Channel (link here). If you are looking for a way to lift your prayers with others for ...
Apr 22, 2020