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NDP wants more strenuous measures for schools

NDP wants more strenuous measures for schools

The NDP opposition has been continually calling on the provincial government, and Minister of Education Gord Wyant, to bring in more strenuous measures for soon-to-be reopening schools with regards to COVID-19. On Aug.
COVID-19 impacts lasting ‘weeks and months’ in some young people

COVID-19 impacts lasting ‘weeks and months’ in some young people

While some people can develop severe illness from COVID-19, others may have impacts lasting weeks or months – even if they were never hospitalized, and had a “relatively mild illness.” That’s according to Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.
COVID-19 update: One additional death, 25 new cases, eight in hospital, nine more recoveries

COVID-19 update: One additional death, 25 new cases, eight in hospital, nine more recoveries

There are 25 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on Aug. 15, bringing the total to 1,566 total cases. The new cases are located in the North West (17), Saskatoon (2) and South Central (6) zones. One more person with COVID-19 has died.
Researchers test various types of masks to see what’s most effective

Researchers test various types of masks to see what’s most effective

A group of researchers who put together a homemade testing system for face masks has reported that some masks are excellent at stopping the spread of mouth droplets while some are not useful at all.
Farmers embrace digital platform

Farmers embrace digital platform

Two tech-savvy farmers and an agricultural expert and retailer took part in a video-conference panel Thursday morning to discuss the state of farming in 2020 amidst COVID-19.
Sask. First Nations go hands-on with pandemic back-to-school plans

Sask. First Nations go hands-on with pandemic back-to-school plans

While parents form covert Facebook groups and teachers mull collective action over the province’s back-to-school pandemic plan, some First Nations in the province are opting for specific, hands-on approaches to curb viral spread of COVID-19 in their
89 per cent of Canada’s COVID-19 patients have recovered

89 per cent of Canada’s COVID-19 patients have recovered

In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement Saturday: “There have been 121,652 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,020 deaths.
New USask-led research reveals previously hidden features of plant genomes

New USask-led research reveals previously hidden features of plant genomes

SASKATOON - An international team led by the Plant Phenotyping and Imaging Research Centre (P2IRC) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and researchers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has decoded the full genome for the black mustard

Sask. First Nations go hands-on with pandemic back-to-school plans

While parents form covert Facebook groups and teachers mull collective action over the province’s back-to-school pandemic plan, some First Nations in the province are opting for specific, hands-on approaches to curb viral spread of COVID-19 in their
Horizon School Division to require masks in certain cases

Horizon School Division to require masks in certain cases

EAST CENTRAL — Horizon School Division students in Grades 4 and above will be required to wear masks in school in cases where physical distancing is not possible.
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