Tag Archives: Health
Rollout of COVID-19 Alert app faces criticism over accessibility
The federal government's COVID-19 contact tracing app is facing criticism for its download requirements, which restrict some Canadians from accessing and using the app. The free "COVID Alert" app, whi...
Aug 03, 2020
Eight new cases of COVID-19, province tops 2,000 tests in one day
There are eight new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan today, one of which is in our North region. Meanwhile, the province said they had surpassed 2,000 tests in a single day for the first time.There a...
Aug 02, 2020
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 1
The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:58 a.m. on August 1, 2020: There are 116,672 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 59,548 confirmed (including 5,678 deaths, 50,886 res...
Aug 01, 2020
15 news cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, 46 more recoveries
The Government of Saskatchewan has reported 15 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 1,334. There are four more cases in the North region and none in the Far North.Fourteen of the 15 new cases ...
Aug 01, 2020
Drowning prevention: Families reflect on scary incidents
The family of a young survivor of a near-drowning incident and Parkland Ambulance Care staff are celebrating the quick actions of two bystanders and sharing a powerful message about water safety.Parkl...
Jul 31, 2020
Food prices on the rise amid COVID-19 pandemic
KAMLOOPS - At the Wednesday version of the Kamloops Regional Farmers Market, the bounty of local farms is on full display. Consumers were buying up onions, beans, carrots, and beets, keeping local far...
Jul 31, 2020
Province records 14 new COVID-19 cases, working with Hutterite communities to prevent further spread
The province has recorded 14 new cases of COVID-19, bringing Saskatchewan's total to 1,319 cases.The information was part of the latest daily provincial update.Of the new cases, one is in the North re...
Jul 31, 2020
New agreement for trailer court water appears to be in sight
Two weeks after issuing water discontinuation notices to residents of two local trailer courts, City Manager Jim Toye says he's optimistic the city will be able to come to an agreement with the courts...
Jul 31, 2020
Canadians can now download new COVID-19 exposure-alert smartphone app
OTTAWA - Canadians can now begin downloading a voluntary smartphone app meant to warn users they've been near someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he downloaded ...
Jul 31, 2020
VIDO-InterVac names firms to manufacture COVID-19 vaccine for human trial
VIDO-InterVac at the University of Saskatchewan is partnering with two Canadian pharmaceutical companies to produce the vaccine candidate Saskatoon researchers are planning to bring to the human trial...
Jul 31, 2020
