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Canada could see above 15K daily COVID-19 cases next month, Tam says
OTTAWA - Canada's chief public health officer says there is an urgent need for more people between 18 and 39 to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the impact of the Delta variant. "This is a cr...
Sep 03, 2021
Fortin's lawyers fight bid to toss his lawsuit over removal from vaccine post
OTTAWA - Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's lawyers are fighting a federal attempt to quash their client's lawsuit over his removal as head of Canada's vaccine distribution campaign. In a newly filed Federal Cou...
Sep 03, 2021
'Those relationships with teachers are so vital': Meath Park parents give transfer policy failing grade
A petition that raises issue with teachers and staff being transferred out of Meath Park school, has received nearly 50 signatures in less than two weeks.The petition calls on the Saskatchewan Rivers ...
Sep 03, 2021
Palace: Princess Charlene of Monaco's health 'reassuring'
PARIS (AP) - Monaco's Princess Charlene is in "reassuring" condition after being suddenly hospitalized with complications from a serious sinus infection, the principality's palace said Friday. Princes...
Sep 03, 2021
Province reporting 418 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths
The Government of Saskatchewan is reporting 418 new cases of COVID-19.Those cases in northern Saskatchewan are located in the Far North West (20), Far North East (15), North West (50), North Central (...
Sep 03, 2021
SHA warning of increased COVID-19 exposure at church in Nipawin
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of increased exposure to COVID-19 in Nipawin.From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Aug. 29, a person attended the Zion Lutheran Church in the community while infectio...
Sep 03, 2021
Bains not running, but still influential in Mississauga-Malton election: expert
Navdeep Bains' name may not be on the ballot when voters in Mississauga-Malton head to the polls this month, but the former innovation minister likely still exerts significant influence on the race in...
Sep 03, 2021
Melfort Toastmasters looking for more members to become chartered club
The Toastmasters group in Melfort is hoping to grow their numbers this fall in order to become chartered.The international educational organization aims to build communication and leadership skills. M...
Sep 03, 2021
Some diplomatic posts offer to courier expat postal votes by polling day
OTTAWA - Tens of thousands of Canadians living abroad, including those not travelling because of the COVID-19 pandemic, have applied to vote remotely in the coming election. Over 45,000 expat Canadian...
Sep 03, 2021
Highway 16 temporarily closed after vehicle collision east of Insinger
The Wadena RCMP are reporting as of 12:13 p.m. Highway 16 is temporarily closed three kilometres east of Insinger following a serious vehicle collision.According to a media release, traffic from both ...
Sep 03, 2021