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• Disinfectant spray, wipes (and yes, toilet paper) snapped up in Saskatoon thanks to COVID-19 concern

  12-03-2020 23:50
  
  On the same day the province confirmed Saskatchewan's first presumptive case of COVID-19, a 60-year-old Saskatoon man, the stocks of certain items dwindled in supermarkets, hardware stores and even convenience stores throughout the city.
  
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• Avoiding ‘the sky is falling’ mentality amid coronavirus pandemic: Saskatoon counsellor

  12-03-2020 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  While the World Health Organization held off declaring a novel coronavirus pandemic to avoid mass panic, as the numbers of cases grows, so does anxiety.
  
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• No spring election, says Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe

  12-03-2020 23:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  A decision has finally been made on whether or not Saskatchewan will see a spring election. READ MORE: https://globalnews.ca/news/6666046/no-spring-election-saskatchewan-premier-scott-moe-coronavirus/
  
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• Saskatoon florists turn Junos loss to charity win

  12-03-2020 23:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  The owners of a Saskatoon flower shop may not get to see their work at the Junos, but they found a way to turn a disappointing Thursday morning into a positive one. Read More
  
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• Ken King, longtime Calgary Flames executive, dies at 68

  12-03-2020 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Ken King, the former president and CEO and current vice-chair of the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) -- which owns the Calgary Flames -- has died. 
  
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• 'There's no playbook for this': Junos axed as presumed COVID-19 case confirmed

  12-03-2020 23:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  The lights dimmed. Music played over the speakers. Screens flashed with names of nominees for the 2020 Juno Awards — but the hall was empty. Read More
  
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• SJHL season continues despite coronavirus concerns

  12-03-2020 22:42 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League says its playoffs will continue despite rising concerns of a coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Pill bottle filled with .22 calibre bullets found during search warrant, trial hears

  12-03-2020 22:42
  
  The first degree murder trial for Brandin Brick heard from a now retired Saskatoon police sergeant who searched a basement suite on Avenue S South – where Brick was believed to be staying.
  
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• Saskatoon school divisions say they're prepared for COVID-19

  12-03-2020 22:37
  
  Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) says it has been reviewing and revising its pandemic plan for several weeks in preparation for Saskatchewan's first presumptive case of COVID-19.
  
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• Man charged in assault of Brandin Brick's mother is homicide victim's brother

  12-03-2020 22:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  A man arrested in connection with an alleged assault of a witness in the first-degree murder trial of Brandin Cole Brick is the homicide victim's brother. Read More
  
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• Alberta shuts down large gatherings as part of 'aggressive' COVID-19 strategy

  12-03-2020 22:14
  
  There are four new COVID-19 cases in Alberta, increasing the total to 23.
  
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• The City of Saskatoon follows SHA's lead on coronavirus - News Talk 650 CKOM

  12-03-2020 22:08 via ckom.com
  
  The City of Saskatoon follows SHA's lead on coronavirus  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Rush, Blades in limbo as NLL, WHL suspend seasons

  12-03-2020 22:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan Rush and Saskatoon Blades schedules were put on hold after the National Lacrosse League and the Canadian Hockey League suspended their seasons in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: March 12

  12-03-2020 22:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan on Thursday, March 12.
  
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• Teen participated in group assault, stabbing to impress mother, court hears

  12-03-2020 21:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  One of four girls who participated in stabbing one woman and beating another woman within the same hour was appeasing her mother, who said she wanted to see "a good scrap," a Saskatoon courtroom heard on Thursday. Read More
  
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• Harpauer says falling oil prices should have little impact on Sask. budget

  12-03-2020 21:49 via cbc.ca
  
  With the provincial opposition calling for a postponed budget based on fear of spreading COVID-19, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer says she's relying on information from the chief medical health officer.
  
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• U of S Huskies men's hockey team upset 3-2 by Western at University Cup

  12-03-2020 21:36 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Huskies men’s hockey season came to an abrupt end Thursday when the team was upset 3-2 by the Western Mustangs at the University Cup in Halifax.
  
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• Saskatchewan Huskies men’s hockey season ends with 3-2 loss to Western Mustangs

  12-03-2020 21:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Huskies season ends with a 3-2 loss to the Western Mustangs.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s health minister comments on HealthLine 811 backlog

  12-03-2020 21:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Health Minister Jim Reiter said he is aware of backlogs with HealthLine 811 due to the number of coronavirus calls.
  
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• Ontario to close all publicly-funded schools for 2 weeks after March break due to COVID-19

  12-03-2020 21:02
  
  All publicly funded schools in Ontario will be closed for two weeks following March break due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
  
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• All public schools in Ontario will be closed for two weeks after March break due to COVID-19

  12-03-2020 21:02
  
  All publicly funded schools in Ontario will be closed for two weeks following March break due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
  
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• Testing in Saskatchewan for COVID-19 cases

  12-03-2020 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Saqib Shahab, Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer, discusses testing in the province for COVID-19.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer on the province’s first presumptive case of COVID-19

  12-03-2020 21:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Saqib Shahab, Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer, discusses the province’s first presumptive case of COVID-19.
  
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• The SJHL playoffs will continue as planned during despite COVID-19

  12-03-2020 20:50
  
  The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League says its playoffs will continue as planned amid concerns over COVID-19.
  
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• Juno florists sell flowers, donate money to charity after Junos cancelled

  12-03-2020 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  The florists were providing the flowers for free to the Junos. Now they've sold their stock to give the money to charity.
  
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• Health minister calls for immediate action to address Saskatchewan HealthLine 811 backlog

  12-03-2020 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  As Saskatchewan grapples with its first presumptive case of COVID-19, the province's 811 phone line for people with healthcare questions is experiencing significant backlog.
  
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• Health minister calls for immediate action to address Saskatchewan 811 HealthLine backlog

  12-03-2020 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  As Saskatchewan grapples with its first presumptive case of COVID-19, the province's 811 phone line for people with healthcare questions is experiencing significant backlog.
  
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• Who should be tested for coronavirus? Sask. medical health officer explains

  12-03-2020 20:18
  
  The general public does not need to be concerned after the announcement of Saskatchewan's first confirmed COVID-19 case, Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said.
  
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• Safety concerns spark call for assessment of Lighthouse, increased police presence - Global News

  12-03-2020 20:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  Safety concerns spark call for assessment of Lighthouse, increased police presence  Global News
  
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• Safety concerns spark call for assessment of Lighthouse, increased police presence

  12-03-2020 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  The representative for downtown Saskatoon businesses says safety has been an ongoing issue in the city's core — and it's time things change.
  
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• Coronavirus: CHL, WHL seasons suspended ‘until further notice’

  12-03-2020 19:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The junior hockey world is waiting to see if any changes are coming in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Our hearts will go on: Celine Dion will still perform in Saskatoon

  12-03-2020 19:16
  
  A representative for Celine Dion told CTV News that her concert in Saskatoon will not be cancelled.
  
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• Celine Dion's concert in Saskatoon has been postponed - CTV News

  12-03-2020 19:16 via regina.ctvnews.ca
  
  Celine Dion's concert in Saskatoon has been postponed  CTV News
  
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• BACKSTAGE PASS| Why Amigos Cantina is Saskatoon's rock and roll oasis on the prairies - CBC.ca

  12-03-2020 19:09 via cbc.ca
  
  BACKSTAGE PASS| Why Amigos Cantina is Saskatoon's rock and roll oasis on the prairies  CBC.ca
  
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• Business improvement district calls for additional safety measures downtown

  12-03-2020 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The representative for downtown businesses says safety has been an ongoing issue in the city’s core — and it’s time things change. Anna McMillan reports on the call to rethink safety downtown.
  
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• Questions about COVID-19? The province wants you to visit this website

  12-03-2020 19:05
  
  In the wake of the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, the province is encouraging residents to visit saskatchewan.ca/coronavirus.
  
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• 'So sad': Junos host Alessia Cara laments cancellation but says 'just too risky'

  12-03-2020 18:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  Alessia Cara's weekend in Saskatoon was over virtually the moment it began. Read More
  
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• NHL suspends season due to COVID-19 pandemic

  12-03-2020 18:36
  
  The National Hockey League has suspended the remainder of the 2020 season as a result of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
  
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• Premier returns to Sask. following announcement of presumptive COVID-19 case

  12-03-2020 18:31
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will return to Saskatchewan following the announcement of the provinces first presumptive case of COVID-19.
  
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• Man charged in assault of Brandin Brick's mother is victim's brother

  12-03-2020 18:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  A man arrested in connection with assaulting a witness in the Brandin Cole Brick first-degree murder trial is the victim's brother. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 worries prompt Saskatoon Catholic churches to remove holy water, common communion cup - CTV News

  12-03-2020 18:20 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 worries prompt Saskatoon Catholic churches to remove holy water, common communion cup  CTV News
  
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• COVID-19 worries prompt Saskatoon Catholic churches to remove holy water, common communion cup

  12-03-2020 18:20
  
  The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon has that it’s temporarily restricting some liturgical practices in its parishes across the city due to growing concern about the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Saskatoon murder victim's brother accused of attack on witness - CTV News

  12-03-2020 18:08 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon murder victim's brother accused of attack on witness  CTV News
  
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• Saskatoon murder victim's brother accused of attack on witness

  12-03-2020 18:08
  
  A man charged following an attack on a Crown witness earlier this week made his first court appearance on Thursday.
  
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• Man accused of Saskatoon attack on Crown witness in court

  12-03-2020 18:08
  
  A man charged following an attack on a Crown witness earlier this week made his first court appearance on Thursday.
  
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• Rush schedule in limbo as NLL suspends its season

  12-03-2020 18:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan Rush schedule has been put on hold after the National Lacrosse League suspended its season Thursday morning. Read More
  
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• STF says gov't not respecting bargaining process after offer details sent directly to teachers

  12-03-2020 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  On Wednesday, teachers were sent a letter from the government-trustee bargaining committee detailing the government’s latest offer.
  
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• STF accuses government of disrespecting bargaining process after offer details sent directly to teachers

  12-03-2020 18:00 via cbc.ca
  
  On Wednesday, teachers were sent a letter from the government-trustee bargaining committee detailing the government’s latest offer.
  
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• People can't get through to HealthLine 811 after first COVID-19 case announced in Sask.

  12-03-2020 17:51
  
  Saskatchewan’s HealthLine appears to be overwhelmed, following the announcement of the provinces first presumptive case of COVID-19.
  
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• HealthLine ringing busy amid COVID-19 concerns in Saskatchewan

  12-03-2020 17:51
  
  Saskatchewan’s HealthLine appears to be overwhelmed, following the announcement of the provinces first presumptive case of COVID-19.
  
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