COVID19SK

Three new COVID-19 cases in Sask., 18 more recoveries

Apr 15, 2020 | 1:41pm

Saskatchewan has three new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 304. 95 of the cases are considered active. 18 more people have recovered for a provincial total of 205. Eight people are in hospitals across the province receiving inpatient care with no one in intensive care at this time. […]

Financial impact from COVID-19 could cost Regina over $20m by September

Apr 14, 2020 | 6:12pm

Ahead of Wednesday’s special city council meeting at 11:00 a.m. in Regina, Mayor Michael Fougere announced Tuesday afternoon that COVID-19 could have a major financial impact on the city. During his briefing from city hall, Fougere discussed the results from a financial report detailing different scenarios that Regina could face as a result of the […]

Mass gathering: Cancellation of Saskatchewan drive-in church service questioned

Apr 14, 2020 | 2:21pm

  Saskatchewan’s premier wants an explanation for why an Easter drive-in church service was prohibited over the weekend. Scott Moe’s office said the Saskatchewan Health Authority has been asked to account for its decision, as drive-in events seem to maintain safe physical distancing. “While we must remain vigilant in observing physical distancing, we should also […]

One new COVID-19 case in Sask., nine more recoveries

Apr 14, 2020 | 1:56pm

  The COVID19 numbers in Saskatchewan continue to look promising, but extreme caution is still being advised by both the CEO of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the province’s chief medical health officer. Only one new case was reported on Tuesday bringing the total to 301 with the amount of recoveries increasing by nine putting […]

Regina health lab releases COVID-19 information specific to Indigenous communities

Apr 14, 2020 | 6:32am

Morning Star Lodge is informing Indigenous communities about the risks of COVID-19 and how to prevent transmission in a more culturally appropriate way. The Indigenous community-based health research lab in Regina is switching its focus from research to communication during the pandemic. USask health research leader, Dr. Carrie Bourassa explains that gearing communications in a […]

Sask. government reports 300 total cases of COVID-19, exploring re-open Saskatchewan plan

Apr 13, 2020 | 1:38pm

Saskatchewan has announced there are two new cases of COVID-19 as of Monday. The province now has 300 total cases. The total number of cases includes two presumptive cases reported April 12, which have now been confirmed. There are no outstanding presumptive cases. Premier Scott Moe believes Monday’s case numbers show that what the province […]

Mortgage experts weigh in on options when refinancing during COVID-19

Apr 7, 2020 | 6:07pm

While people are considering what to do with their debt payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, some experts are suggesting things they should keep in mind should there be a consideration to refinance their mortgage. Rob McLister, a mortgage expert at Rates.ca, has offered three factors that people should remember if they decide to go down […]