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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Feb. 12, 2021
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. There are 820,306 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 820,306 confirmed cases (36,944 active, 762...
Feb 12, 2021
N.L. delays full election after COVID-19 outbreak tied to U.K. variant
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Newfoundland and Labrador's chief electoral officer has called off all voting set for Saturday because of the province's COVID-19 outbreak.Bruce Chaulk says voting in the provincial...
Feb 12, 2021
‘We do need to do better’: Moe admits rapid tests should’ve been sent out sooner
The premier is admitting things could have been done better when it comes to rapid COVID-19 tests in the province.Last week, the Saskatchewan Health Authority admitted it had been shipped more than 37...
Feb 12, 2021
Research team offers new mapping system available for locating wild pigs in Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan researchers have recently updated their mapping system for locating wild pigs in the province.Associate professor of agriculture and bioresources Ryan Brook is leading his t...
Feb 12, 2021
A.C. Forestry inks deal with Carrier Forest Products
A.C. Forestry has signed a major forestry agreement with Carrier Forest Products. According to Agency Chiefs Tribal Council CEO Ken Thomas, the agreement allows Carrier to receive softwood saw log tim...
Feb 12, 2021
Stricter border controls for travellers to begin Feb. 22
OTTAWA - Tighter border controls will come into effect Feb. 22, the prime minister said Friday, not to punish travellers but to try to keep everyone safe. Forcing most who land at airports into a mand...
Feb 12, 2021
Western Hockey League's East Division set to play season in Regina hub
CALGARY - The Western Hockey League says it has approval from the Saskatchewan government to play a 24-game East Division season in a hub in Regina starting next month.Friday's announcement means thre...
Feb 12, 2021
No execution: Supco sides with inmate wanting pastor present
ATMORE, Ala. - An Alabama inmate won a reprieve from a planned lethal injection after the U.S. Supreme Court said the state must allow his personal pastor in the death chamber. Thursday's scheduled ex...
Feb 12, 2021
Stay close to home this Family Day weekend, province says
The province recorded 525 vaccinations in the province's northern zones yesterday, bringing the total amount administered to 46,788.A total of 101 per cent of the doses received have been administered...
Feb 12, 2021
Province offers free fishing for Family Day Weekend
Saskatchewan residents willing to brave the cold, are invited to give ice fishing a try this Family Day weekend.The province is offering free fishing with no license required on all provincial water b...
Feb 12, 2021