COVID-19

Omicron variant saps confidence that worst of pandemic is over

Just under half of Canadians believe COVID-19 will not worsen, while one-third are not optimistic about outlook, poll finds.

Dec 16, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Strong majority favours requiring vaccine passports in Canadian workplaces

Support for proof of vaccination on the job rises 15 percentage points in six months, poll finds.

Nov 18, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Prairie South’s COVID-19 vaccination policy to be fully implemented by January

Prairie South staff must provide proof of vaccination by Dec. 22 or weekly negative tests if they're unvaccinated but will not be forced to take the COVID-19 jab.

Nov 3, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Horizon’s “vast majority” of COVID-19 cases among Grade 9 and under

At this time, children under 12 years are not eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in Canada, although the provincial government has stated that news on clinical trials in this age group is encouraging.

Oct 14, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Humboldt changes COVID-19 policy, fully vaccinated exempted from tests

As of Oct. 5, all active city employees and contractors will be required to take a COVID-19 test twice a week to provide verification of a negative test. There is an exception for employees who can provide proof of full vaccination.

Sep 30, 2021 7:59 PM Read more >

Tisdale requiring council attendees show negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccine

Tisdale council passed a motion requiring all individuals in attendance for in-person town council meetings must either show proof of a negative test for COVID-19 or proof of vaccination. The policy, passed during Sept.

Sep 29, 2021 3:19 PM Read more >

Melfort city employees required to show verification of a negative COVID-19 test or vaccination proof

Employees will be required to either provide verification of a negative COVID-19 test once a week or proof of vaccination against COVID-19, with the date to comply beginning in November.

Sep 29, 2021 12:11 PM Read more >

Prolonged pandemic casts outsized shadow over Canadian politics

Handling of COVID-19 has determined political fortunes of PM and premiers from coast to coast.

Sep 23, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Nipawin COVID-19 exposure at Sept. 10 Hawks game

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) gave the warning on Sept. 16, after a person attended the Hawks game while infectious.

Sep 17, 2021 11:24 AM Read more >

Saskatchewan's Court of Queen's Bench lifts all COVID-19 restrictions

All restrictions to be lifted on Sept. 7

Aug 31, 2021 9:10 AM Read more >