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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.

As the coronavirus pandemic persists Interior Health appears to be keeping its staff on a short leash when it comes to social media.

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.

Where physical distancing is challenging, wearing a non-medical mask or face covering may help, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Socials might be turning into a thing of the past for now, but the core ideas of community support and community spirit remains a part of the Prairie DNA.

On Monday afternoon residents of the Battlefords paid their respects to the family of Colby Cave. The Edmonton Oilers forward died Saturday after suffering a brain bleed earlier in the week.

Premier Scott Moe announced on Monday Saskatchewan has now hit 300 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 178 having been reported as recovered. “Today’s case numbers continue to show what we are doing in this province is working,” said Moe.

Two new cases reported Monday; active cases drop again

As of April 13, 2020, Saskatchewan has two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 300 reported cases. The total number of cases includes two presumptive cases reported April 12, which have now been confirmed.

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) is informing Saskatchewan businesses that grossly excessive pricing of products or services during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis that takes advantage of consumers who are unable to protect their own