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Canadian Light SourceSince the 1970s, chemicals called brominated flame retardants (BFRs) have been added to a host of consumer and household products, ranging from electronics and mattresses to upholstery and carpets.

New imaging equipment to help understand COVID-19 infection will soon be coming to the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization — International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan, thanks to a Canada Foundation for Inn

Frozen tissue samples from a narwhal harvested by Inuit subsistence hunters will soon arrive at a laboratory in Boston, where researchers will work to determine whether the species could be susceptible to COVID-19.

A group of more than 60 major American industry associations are trying to stop Canada’s efforts to reduce plastic pollution.

Submitted A major winter storm is expected to hit Saskatchewan this weekend and residents are reminded to stay up-to-date by downloading the SaskAlert app.

The North Battleford Touch Football League concluded recently with four teams squaring off in the finals. The Gophers were undefeated and took home the trophy.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections occurring in three provinces, including Saskatchewan.

The New Democratic Party (NDP) is alleging the Saskatchewan Party government has been holding back on measures to prevent the spread of COVDI-19 until after the election was over.

Premier Scott Moe.

According to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey released on Nov. 6, for the third consecutive month, Saskatchewan has the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, the Ministry of Immigration and Career training said in a release.