Category Archives: Covid-19 News
One new case of COVID-19 in SK; no new recoveries
There is just one new case of COVID-19 to report on Saturday. The province says that new case is in the Far North region and brings the total to 650 reported cases with 28 considered active. With no n...
Jun 06, 2020
U of R getting creative with virtual convocation
Under normal circumstances Friday would have been the final day of the U of R’s annual spring convocation ceremonies. With COVID-19 cancelling the traditional celebrations the university has com...
Jun 06, 2020
Active COVID-19 cases in SK now at 27
The province is reporting one new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan and three new recoveries on Friday. The new case, which brings the provincial total to 649, is located in the Far North. Of the 649 c...
Jun 05, 2020
NDP, FSIN challenge government to act now on issues leading to kids in care homes
NDP Leader Ryan Meili, joined by Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Vice-Chief David Pratt, are challenging the Saskatchewan Government regarding the rising number of kids in care, and that a ...
Jun 05, 2020
Temporary moratorium Issued to support Saskatchewan’s small business
The province is announcing temporary commercial eviction protection for small business tenants during the COVID-19 emergency. The moratorium on evictions applies to landlords that are eligible to appl...
Jun 05, 2020
Saskatchewan mining industry provided relief amid COVID-19
Relief measures have been announced for Saskatchewan’s mining industry in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The provincial government has announced amendments to the Mineral Tenu...
Jun 05, 2020
SK unemployment rate hits 12.5 % as national rate hits new record
Statistics Canada reports a record high unemployment rate as the economy added 289,600 jobs in May, with businesses reopening amid easing public health restrictions. The unemployment rate rose to 13.7...
Jun 05, 2020
Penguins player tests positive for COVID-19
A member of the Pittsburgh Penguins has tested positive for COVID-19. The team announced Thursday that an unidentified player has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. The Penguins say the player...
Jun 04, 2020
‘Let the kids play’: NDP urges provincial government to support children, parents in reopening plan
As children remain at home while playgrounds and recreational activities are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for a reopening plan that safely relaxes restrictions ...
Jun 04, 2020
SK government expanding temporary wage supplement program to include more workers
More workers who are helping Saskatchewan's most vulnerable citizens through the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be able to apply to the Saskatchewan Temporary Wage Supplement Program. The program is bein...
Jun 04, 2020
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