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What'sHappeningNOW Nov. 26, 2020
Sports Editor Jeff D'Andrea talks about team sports in Saskatchewan being suspended until Dec. 17.
Nov 26, 2020

New Brunswick to require all visitors to self-isolate, reports 12 new COVID-19 cases
FREDERICTON - The Atlantic bubble that was pierced Monday when Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador left is now in tatters with New Brunswick's announcement that it is pulling out. Start...
Nov 26, 2020

Macklem tells MPs that bond-buying program about lowering rates, not financing feds
OTTAWA - Canada's top central banker gave a detailed defence of the Bank of Canada's buying spree of government debt, saying it is aimed at lowering borrowing costs across the country. The Bank of Can...
Nov 26, 2020

Local leaders prepare for new SHA measures in the Battlefords
Following the announcement from the Government of Saskatchewan on Wednesday, the reaction from local leaders in the Battlefords was not one of surprise.The province's new measures, affecting business ...
Nov 26, 2020

Mountie with airport knowledge says he warned against arresting Meng on plane
VANCOUVER - An RCMP officer who oversaw a small team based at Vancouver's airport says he dismissed a suggestion the night before Meng Wanzhou's flight landed to arrest the Huawei executive by boardin...
Nov 26, 2020

SHA says ICU capacity at nearly 100 per cent as COVID cases surge
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has highlighted the increased pressures on the health system as COVID-19 cases surge.It says province-wide ICU capacity is at nearly 100 per cent and approximat...
Nov 26, 2020

Emergency services helped by birthday celebrations as well
Emergency services in Prince Albert are helping families celebrate birthdays by doing a 'birthday drive-by' during the pandemic.Little do the families know, emergency workers benefit from the positive...
Nov 26, 2020

Hockey history up for sale as 97-year-old Vancouver Millionaires sweater hits auction
VANCOUVER - A unique piece of hockey history is up for sale, with a rare Vancouver Millionaires sweater hitting the auction block. The cream and maroon wool cardigan is believed to have belonged...
Nov 26, 2020

Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort pausing activities due to new health restrictions
Activities at the Kerry Vickar Centre(KVC) in Melfort will be put on hold for the next three weeks.The additional public health measures announced by the Saskatchewan Government on Thursday saw recrea...
Nov 26, 2020

Canada might not compete at world figure skating championships - if they happen
TORONTO - If the world figure skating championships do go ahead in a bubble in March in Sweden, there is a good chance Canada won't be there. The Swedish Figure Skating Association hopes to hold the M...
Nov 26, 2020