Tag Archives: Health
Tisdale Golf urges participants to remember health guidelines amid risk of shutting down
It's been two months since golf courses across Saskatchewan were allowed to re-open during the coronavirus pandemic.Under new provincial health guidelines, which include tee times being 10 minutes apa...
Jul 17, 2020
New provincial COVID-19 total at 936
There are 13 new cases of COVID-19 to report in the province on July 17. The new total is 936 cases. There is one case in the Far North, one in the North, eight in the central region, one in the South...
Jul 17, 2020
SHA warning of possible COVID-19 exposure at two Regina businesses July 6
The Saskatchewan Health Authority said Friday a person who later tested positive for COVID-19 visited two Regina businesses on July 6 - including Costco.In a media release, the SHA issued an advisory ...
Jul 17, 2020
COVID-19 cases growing in Saskatchewan, 42 new infections reported in one day
Saskatchewan had its largest daily increase of 42 new COVID-19 cases today, bringing the provincial total to 923.There have also been three more recoveries to report.There are a growing number of COVI...
Jul 16, 2020
Feds, provinces reach deal on funding for reopening from COVID-19
OTTAWA - The federal, provincial and territorial governments have reached a deal on billions of dollars in transfers to continue reopening economies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Jus...
Jul 16, 2020
SHA warns of increased risk of COVID-19 in southwest, central areas
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is calling the COVID-19 outbreak in the southwest and west-central areas of the province "an emergent situation."Through contact tracing and testing, the SHA sa...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimo beekeepers monitoring for any sign of invasive Asian giant hornets
NANAIMO - Local beekeepers are closely watching for the potential return of Asian giant hornets after the invasive insect first appeared in the province in Nanaimo late last summer. John Holubeshen an...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimoites foster environmental protection during COVID-19
NANAIMO - Local advocates hope taking better care of the environment remains a priority long after the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Wednesday, April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of globally recognized E...
Jul 16, 2020
Five news cases of COVID-19, bringing provincial total to 881
There are five new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan today and six more recoveries.According to a media release, three of the new cases are in the central region, one in the Saskatoon region and one i...
Jul 15, 2020
A look at veterinary care in Saskatchewan during the pandemic
As with any field, animal health care has seen some bumps in the road during the COVID-19 pandemic.However, things are starting to get back to normal for one Regina veterinarian.Dr. Lesley Sawa, a vet...
Jul 15, 2020