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Province implements relief measures for oil and gas sector

Province implements relief measures for oil and gas sector

Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre has announced a number of measures to support Saskatchewan’s oil and gas sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have to preserve what we can,” said Eyre.
Accused killer denied bail after seeking release based on COVID-19 pandemic

Accused killer denied bail after seeking release based on COVID-19 pandemic

A Calgary man charged with the first-degree murder of a Saskatchewan man was denied bail – again. Lawyers for Victor Fayiah Braima, 23, presented Calgary Provincial Court with a proposed release plan they wanted the Crown to approve.
New screening and masking requirements in SHA facilities

New screening and masking requirements in SHA facilities

Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced new measures including new screening and masking requirements to ensure safety in SHA facilities due to COVID-19.
Relief measures announced by province for oil and gas

Relief measures announced by province for oil and gas

The province of Saskatchewan announced Tuesday a number of relief measures aimed at the province’s oil and gas sector.
Workers entering health facilities to be screened daily, wear masks in patient areas

Workers entering health facilities to be screened daily, wear masks in patient areas

Tuesday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) announced proactive measures and precautions to combat COVID-19 and ensure safety in SHA facilities, including new screening and masking requirements for health care providers.
Pandemic delays foreign workers, seeding on Sask. farms

Pandemic delays foreign workers, seeding on Sask. farms

When Cornelia Michaelsen and her husband Ole got the news that Cornelia was pregnant with their second child, they were happy, ready for an added but welcomed stress to their normal spring seeding routine, near Lampman, Sask.
Court case against woman who allegedly tried running over RCMP officer adjourned

Court case against woman who allegedly tried running over RCMP officer adjourned

Warrant to hold issued
Canadians can't wait to give a hug

Canadians can't wait to give a hug

As an unorthodox Easter weekend has drawn to a close, we are now upon Canada's fifth week of isolation and physical distancing. For many it feels like it has been longer than a month, and people are longing for life to return to normal.
B.C. nurse decries social media ‘gag order’ by Interior Health on staff

B.C. nurse decries social media ‘gag order’ by Interior Health on staff

As the coronavirus pandemic persists Interior Health appears to be keeping its staff on a short leash when it comes to social media.
Ocean advocate raises alarm as masks wash up on beaches

Ocean advocate raises alarm as masks wash up on beaches

Single-use face masks are washing up on Hong Kong beaches, threatening marine life and raising questions about hygienic disposal of the masks, says a Saanich researcher in marine plastic pollution.
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