COVID-19 Coronavirus

Staff, supplies lacking at Résidence Herron before the pandemic, Quebec coroner hears

MONTREAL - A nurse told a Quebec coroner's inquest today that a Montreal-area long-term care home where dozens of people died during the first wave of COVID-19 was understaffed and lacked proper equip...

Sep 13, 2021

Sask. reports 420 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, three new deaths

The province has confirmed another 420 new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 58,715 reported cases. The new cases are located in the Far North West (seven), Far North East (28), No...

Sep 12, 2021

B.C. groups concerned over lack of compromise in COVID-19 vaccine card plan

VANCOUVER - A group of British Columbia community organizations wants changes to the province's COVID-19 vaccine card, saying it fails to account for the needs of people who face legitimate barriers t...

Sep 12, 2021

341 new COVID-19 cases reported in the province

Saskatchewan reported 341 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, a day after they announced the second-highest total since the pandemic began, with 432 cases in Friday's update.For Saturday's newest cases, 4...

Sep 11, 2021

Crowded stadiums, pandemic create combustible mix this fall

More than 65,000 fans packed a stadium in Tampa to watch Tom Brady lead the Buccaneers to a win in the NFL's season opener, just hours after President Joe Biden announced a sweeping new plan to slow t...

Sep 11, 2021

Province reports second highest daily case total since pandemic began

As of Sept. 10, there are 432 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.This total is only the second highest day in Saskatchewan's COVID history with 441 new cases reported on Nov. 21, 2020.There were 210 new ...

Sep 10, 2021

Field for Canadian rugby sevens events diluted by pandemic-related issues

The pandemic has taken its toll on Canadian stops on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. Only seven of the men's core teams are taking part in next week's HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver with New Zeal...

Sep 10, 2021

Sask. gov’t announces some COVID measures, but masks not mandated

The Government of Saskatchewan is taking steps to address rising COVID-19 cases in the province - but those steps don't include new public health orders such as mandatory masking.On Friday, the govern...

Sep 10, 2021

Immunocompromised should receive 3rd COVID-19 mRNA vaccine: immunization panel

OTTAWA - A national advisory panel recommends people who are immunocompromised receive a third vaccine dose against COVID-19. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization released the advice today ...

Sep 10, 2021

Yukon officials offer reassurance after COVID-19 case identified in school

WHITEHORSE - Yukon officials say everything has gone according to plan after the first case of COVID-19 was identified at a secondary school since classes resumed. Dr. Catherine Elliott, the territory...

Sep 09, 2021