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• Saskatchewan activates its pandemic plan following 2 positive cases of COVID-19

  14-03-2020 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province's pandemic plan has a three-prong approach which includes containing the virus, delaying transmission and mitigating risks.
  
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• Members of Saskatoon's Iranian community helping those in self-isolation - CBC.ca

  14-03-2020 23:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Members of Saskatoon's Iranian community helping those in self-isolation  CBC.ca
  
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• Members of Saskatoon's Iranian community helping those in self-isolation

  14-03-2020 23:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Bijan Arab says the two have been working with a one-way delivery method, where supplies are dropped off at the families homes without the two ever coming in contact with those who are self-isolating.
  
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• Self-isolation of Saskatoon fire station ends

  14-03-2020 22:39
  
  The precautionary self-isolation of firefighters at a Saskatoon fire station has ended.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Couple stuck in Spain amid COVID-19 outbreak as Canadians abroad try to return home

  14-03-2020 22:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  Clarita and Salvador Salinas, a couple from Niagara Falls, Ont., are stuck in Spain trying to book a flight home to Canada, with Clarita concerned about her husband’s health issues and whether they can get medication from home sent to Spain. They’re just two of hundreds of Canadians abroad trying to return home amid the...
  
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• City launches webpage dedicated to providing COVID-19 information

  14-03-2020 22:35
  
  The City has created a webpage dedicated to COVID-19 information, aiming to keep people up to date on latest developments about the virus.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: A look at how Canada’s provinces are handling COVID-19 as new cases reported nationwide

  14-03-2020 22:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  New cases of the COVID-19 disease continued to be reported across Canada on Saturday, with Prince Edward Island confirming its first case, New Brunswick its second and Ontario and Quebec reporting 22 and 24 new cases respectively. Morganne Campbell takes a look at how each province is tackling the coronavirus and what measures are being...
  
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• Life almost back to normal for 4 Saskatoon firefighters - News Talk 650 CKOM

  14-03-2020 22:08 via ckom.com
  
  Life almost back to normal for 4 Saskatoon firefighters  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• 10 new coronavirus cases in Alberta, 2 in intensive care

  14-03-2020 21:50
  
  There are 10 new COVID-19 cases in Alberta, bringing the province total to 39.
  
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• New Faces New Places: Spiritual practices for a better life at GreatFull Goods and Practice Center

  14-03-2020 21:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Whether you are looking for spiritual wellness products, an uplifting space with multi-tradition spiritual practices or simply a cute, funny pair of socks, GreatFull Goods and Practice Center is a wonderful place to explore, relax and rediscover your spiritual side. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon activates ’emergency operations centre’ in response to COVID-19 - Global News

  14-03-2020 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  
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• Saskatoon activates ’emergency operations centre’ in response to COVID-19

  14-03-2020 20:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon has activated its Emergency Operations Centre, which allows the city to plan coordinated tasks in response to the novel coronavirus.
  
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• Sask. officials to provide COVID-19 update Saturday afternoon

  14-03-2020 20:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The province of Saskatchewan is set to provide an update on COVID-19 on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• No evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 in Sask., health authority says

  14-03-2020 20:27 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority says there is no evidence COVID-19 is being transmitted through the community in the province.
  
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• Sask. Health Authority updates on COVID-19 plan

  14-03-2020 20:23
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) provided an update on the handling of COVID-19 in the province’s hospitals and health care centres.
  
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• Sask. Health Authority to update COVID-19 Saturday afternoon

  14-03-2020 20:23
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will be providing on update on the handling of COVID-19 in the province’s hospitals and health care centres, at 2 p.m. in Saskatoon.
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan Science Centre closes, Royal Sask. Museum remains open

  14-03-2020 19:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  As of Saturday, the Saskatchewan Science Centre and the Kramer IMAX Theatre will be closed to the public in an effort to curb the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• University of Regina suspending all classes for a four-day period

  14-03-2020 19:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Regina said classes will resume on March 20, through teaching at a distance only.
  
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• City of Saskatoon creates webpage to help keep public informed about COVID-19

  14-03-2020 18:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  After Saskatoon's first two presumptive cases of COVID-19 were discovered, the City of Saskatoon has created a webpage to help keep resident informed on the effect the virus is having on the community as the worldwide pandemic continues to grow. Read More
  
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• One-on-One Interview with comedian Brent Butt

  14-03-2020 18:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  From Joni Mitchell to Leslie Nielson, Saskatchewan has produced its fair share of entertainment icons. But none have a legacy so intertwined with small-town prairie life as Brent Butt. Carlyle Fiset sat down with the Corner Gas creator to talk stand-up, sitcoms and growing up in Saskatchewan.
  
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• CBC/Radio-Canada and TV distributors make 24-hour news channels widely available

  14-03-2020 17:48 via cbc.ca
  
  As Canadians face the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and the constantly changing situation, CBC/Radio-Canada and the country’s TV distributors want to ensure more Canadians have access to the latest trusted information. We are collaborating to make the public broadcaster’s 24-hour news channels, CBC News Network and ICI RDI, more widely available.
  
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• University of Regina students’ COVID-19 test results negative

  14-03-2020 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the University of Regina, officials have confirmed.
  
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• 1 youth dead, 2 injured after snowmobile collision in northern Saskatchewan: RCMP

  14-03-2020 17:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP in Fond du Lac say 1 young man has died and 2 others are in hospital following a snowmobile crash Thursday night.
  
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• Classes cancelled at U of R as 2 students test negative for COVID-19

  14-03-2020 17:04 via cbc.ca
  
  The post-secondary institution indicated it will move towards remote delivery of classes after cancelling them completely for Monday to Thursday of next week.
  
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• 2 U of R students test negative for COVID-19

  14-03-2020 17:04 via cbc.ca
  
  The post-secondary institution indicated it will continue to follow advice at the direction of the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
  
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• 'Uncharted water for all of us': Saskatoon Blades return from Winnipeg and hunker down in hockey limbo - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  14-03-2020 16:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  'Uncharted water for all of us': Saskatoon Blades return from Winnipeg and hunker down in hockey limbo  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• 1 boy dead, 2 injured in snowmobile crash near Fond du Lac

  14-03-2020 16:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Initial investigation suggests the two snowmobiles crashed head on, with one of the vehicles travelling west and the other travelling southeast.
  
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• 'Uncharted water for all of us': Saskatoon Blades return from Winnipeg and hunker down in hockey limbo

  14-03-2020 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  It was game-time Friday and no pucks could be dropped. Read More
  
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• Tech company employees working from home after advice from Chinese partners

  14-03-2020 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Jordan Schidlowsky started thinking seriously last week about asking his employees to work from home. Read More
  
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• New Faces New Places: Spiritual practices for a better life at GreatFull Goods and Practice Centre

  14-03-2020 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Whether you are looking for spiritual wellness products, an uplifting space with multi-tradition spiritual practices or simply a cute, funny pair of socks, GreatFull Goods and Practice Center is a wonderful place to explore, relax and rediscover your spiritual side. Read More
  
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• Lexis Homes' show home highlights advantages of infill homes

  14-03-2020 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Building an infill house has many challenges, but the advantages are obvious — a beautiful new house, mature trees and established amenities. The Lexis Homes’ show home at 1309 Osler Street is a classic example of what an infill house can offer and the rich design that can result. Read More
  
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• Cuthand: First Nations especially vulnerable to COVID-19

  14-03-2020 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The COVID-19 virus is causing chaos around the planet and now it’s getting closer to home. Read More
  
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• As NLL waits out coronavirus, commissioner hopes to salvage season

  14-03-2020 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The sports world slipped into a state of suspended animation this week, waiting out the pandemic that's crossed the globe. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon man still quarantined after coronavirus scare on cruise ship - News Talk 650 CKOM

  14-03-2020 15:39 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon man still quarantined after coronavirus scare on cruise ship  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Return home while you can, Ottawa tells Canadians as COVID-19 continues to spread

  14-03-2020 15:32
  
  The federal government urged Canadians abroad to return home while they still have a chance as countries around the world impose ever-tighter travel restrictions in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Canadians scrambling to leave Europe as borders close and flights are suspended

  14-03-2020 15:32
  
  Canadians in Europe are scrambling to make their way back home as several European countries are restricting traffic, closing borders and suspending international flights in an effort to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.
  
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• Spain announces national lockdown of 46 million citizens

  14-03-2020 14:36
  
  Spain locked down its 46 million citizens Saturday as governments took increasingly desperate measures to put more space between people and contain the coronavirus.
  
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• Clark: Find three buddies

  14-03-2020 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
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• Apple temporarily shuts stores outside China to fight virus

  14-03-2020 13:48
  
  Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.
  
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• Letters to the Editor March 14

  14-03-2020 13:10 via thestarphoenix.com
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• Parish Notes: Spiritual retreats

  14-03-2020 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Please send items for Parish Notes to [email protected] with the words “Parish Notes” in the subject line. Submission deadline is the Friday one week before at 10 a.m. Read More
  
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• At the Galleries: March 14

  14-03-2020 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Please email submissions to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Sunday for the following Saturday listing. Read More
  
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• ‘Dumb,’ ‘stupid’ and ‘lazy’ replay in mind of ex-NHLer with dyslexia

  14-03-2020 11:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon-raised ex-NHLer Brent Sopel is advocating to raise awareness about dyslexia, a learning difference he wasn’t diagnosed with until adulthood.
  
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• Trying to ward off the coronavirus? What products help and what may be a waste of money

  14-03-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Fear of catching the coronavirus has led to panic buying of products such as face masks, hand sanitizer and disposable gloves. But health experts warn not all of these products are necessarily effective, especially when not used properly.
  
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• COVID-19 and social media: Limit the spread of fear by changing online behaviour

  14-03-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Disinformation about the coronavirus crisis not only generates fear and panic, but it also hinders the work of public health officials who are trying to slow the pandemic. Here are some tips you can use to avoid passing on inaccurate information.
  
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• Self-isolation of Saskatoon fire station ends - CTV News

  14-03-2020 08:00 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Self-isolation of Saskatoon fire station ends  CTV News
  
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• One boy dead, two others hurt after two snowmobiles collide head on: RCMP

  14-03-2020 06:00
  
  RCMP say one person is dead and two others are in hospital following a snowmobile collision in Northern Saskatchewan.
  
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• Boy dead after snowmobile collision near Fond du Lac

  14-03-2020 04:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  A boy has died following a head-on collision between two snowmobiles on Meech Pond near Fond du Lac. Read More
  
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• SaskMusic starts fund for artists, industry workers losing income due to COVID-19

  14-03-2020 03:23 via thestarphoenix.com
  The association representing Saskatchewan musicians and music industry workers is starting a fundraising drive amid a wave of cancelled events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
  
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• U of S to move to online classes, U of R to cancel non-essential and off-campus events

  14-03-2020 02:28 via cbc.ca
  
  Classes will be suspended for three days, then hosted online at the University of Saskatchewan, while the University of Regina is cancelling non-essential and off-campus events.
  
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