COVID-19 Coronavirus

Daily case totals continue to rise, 286 new cases brings provincial total to 3,416 currently active

The province is reporting another 286 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, which includes 108 that are in Saskatchewan's northern zones.The new cases are located in the Far North West (seven), Far North C...

Sep 09, 2021

AP source: Biden requiring federal workers to get COVID shot

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday is toughening COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers and contractors, according to a person familiar with the plans, as he aims to boost va...

Sep 09, 2021

Federal leader debates, COVID hospitalization costs : In The News for Sept. 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Sept. 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ......

Sep 09, 2021

B.C.'s COVID-19 vaccine card system good first step, medical group says

VANCOUVER - The head of a group representing British Columbia doctors says the province's COVID-19 vaccine passport system makes sense and is a good first step in driving up vaccination rates. Dr. Mat...

Sep 08, 2021

COVID numbers continue to climb as province reports rare day of over 400 new cases

The province has reported another 405 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today. This is only the fifth time since the pandemic began that the province has reported daily case numbers over 400.This includ...

Sep 08, 2021

Yukon launches online COVID-19 vaccine credential system

WHITEHORSE - Yukon is launching an online COVID-19 vaccine credential system, with the territory's premier saying there are no immediate plans for a vaccine mandate seen in other provinces and territo...

Sep 07, 2021

Another 305 new cases reported in province, 4,596 total new cases in August

The province is confirming another 305 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed today, which includes 140 new cases in Northern Saskatchewan.These new cases are located in the Far North West (nine), Far N...

Sep 07, 2021

Coroner's inquest begins into Montreal-area care home where dozens died of COVID-19

MONTREAL - An inquest into a Montreal-area long-term care home where dozens died during the first wave of COVID-19 began today with coroner Ghane Kamel promising to search for the truth of what happen...

Sep 07, 2021

Over 300 new daily COVID cases in the province for fourth consecutive day

The provincial government is confirming another 393 new cases of COVID-19 Monday.This includes 208 new cases in the northern zones: Far North West (25), Far North East (23), North West (65), North Cen...

Sep 06, 2021

Edmonton Elks return from COVID-19 hiatus to face Stampeders in Labour Day Classic

CALGARY - The Calgary Stampeders will have history on their side Monday when they host the Edmonton Elks. Calgary (1-3) has won the last eight Labour Day showdowns against Edmonton (1-2). But that's o...

Sep 05, 2021