Tag Archives: Health
Community leaders, businesses weigh in on mandatory mask possibility
The sight of mask wearing out in the public has become more commonplace in Saskatchewan, but the province's discussion of potential ramp up of that protective measure gives municipal leaders and busin...
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
'Making lemonade': fundraiser focused on six-year-old with rare disease
A six-year-old boy with a very rare disease will be the focus on Saturday at a fundraiser at McNab Regional Park at Watson.From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Henry Lucas from Englefeld will have his own lemonade...
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
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 says he downloaded ...
Jul 31, 2020
Salmonella cases in Western and Central Canada linked to U.S.-grown red onions
OTTAWA - Health authorities are warning consumers in Central and Western Canada to avoid eating red onions imported from the U.S. that have been linked to a salmonella outbreak. The Public Health Agen...
Jul 31, 2020
Salmonella cases in Western and Central Canada linked to U.S.-grown red onions
OTTAWA - Health authorities are warning consumers in Central and Western Canada to avoid eating red onions imported from the U.S. that have been linked to a salmonella outbreak. The Public Health Agen...
Jul 31, 2020