Saskatoon news

• Saskatonian stuck in Peru due to COVID-19 pandemic urges federal government to do better

  24-03-2020 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Saskatoon woman stranded in Peru is calling on the federal government to be transparent about its plans to get Canadians home.
  
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• Sask. could assign paramedics to help with COVID-19 testing

  24-03-2020 23:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A small number of Saskatchewan paramedics could be pulled from regular duties to assist with COVID-19 testing.  Read More
  
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• Two men face firearms, stolen vehicle charges

  24-03-2020 22:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two men face 19 charges related to firearms and a stolen vehicle in Saskatoon. Read More
  
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• SaskTel taking steps to ensure network performs during COVID-19 pandemic

  24-03-2020 22:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  As of March 23, SaskTel has seen small growth in demand for internet services, provincially, at a roughly five per cent increase in data traffic.
  
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• Community transmission suspected in four Sask. cases of COVID-19

  24-03-2020 22:20
  
  Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer says there is evidence of community transmission in four of the provinces 72 cases of COVID-19.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan announces next phases for COVID-19 response

  24-03-2020 22:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Tuesday, CEO of Saskatchewan Health Authority Scott Livingstone announced the next phases for the province’s COVID-19 response. Livingstone said the government is “taking action immediately” to expand its acute care capacity, which includes the creation of dedicated spaces for COVID-19 patients within facilities, the creation of COVID-19-dedicated hospitals and more.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan reports 6 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 72

  24-03-2020 22:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan chief health medical officer Dr. Saqib Shahab announced on Tuesday that the province has six new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 72.
  
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• Sask. construction industry asks province to keep sites open, safe

  24-03-2020 21:40 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan's construction industry wants to keep workers on the job, but would like more clarity from the provincial government. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: Sask. Health Authority offers clarity for those wishing to donate medical supplies

  24-03-2020 21:19
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is placing restrictions on donated supplies to ensure their integrity.
  
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• Children's entertainers live-stream shows during COVID-19 isolation

  24-03-2020 21:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  When the COVID-19 pandemic pushed people to isolate in their homes, Crispi Lord decided to create a live-streamed children's morning show for the people of Saskatoon. Read More
  
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• Cameco halts uranium production at Cigar Lake amid COVID-19 fears

  24-03-2020 20:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Canada's largest uranium producer will continue to pay employees at its flagship mine in northern Saskatchewan while it is shut down for at least four weeks amid growing fear about the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe. Read More
  
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• Health authority to expand to deal with threat of COVID-19

  24-03-2020 20:53
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is anticipating “future phases” of COVID-19, and is expanding to mitigate the impact of the virus.
  
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• Retired, graduate nurses called to apply for emergency practising licence to fight pandemic

  24-03-2020 20:52 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association put out the call for non-practising or retired nurses to apply for an emergency practising licence.
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan reports 6 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 72

  24-03-2020 20:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government reported six new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total to 72 in the province.
  
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• WestJet announces layoffs for nearly 50% of staff due to COVID-19, Air Canada reduces pilots

  24-03-2020 20:21 via globalnews.ca
  
  WestJet Airlines says roughly half of its 14,000 employees will leave the company — some temporarily — due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Leaked SHA document shows worst-case scenario outcome of coronavirus in Sask.

  24-03-2020 20:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  “In all modelling scenarios, the COVID-19 pandemic will have a significant impact on acute care health service delivery across the province."
  
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• 2 explosive packages found on Saskatoon street connected: police - Global News

  24-03-2020 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  2 explosive packages found on Saskatoon street connected: police  Global News
  
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• Sask. Health Authority document says COVID-19 could 'overwhelm' health system

  24-03-2020 19:57
  
  The spread of COVID-19 could exceed the Saskatchewan Health Authority's capacity for acute services and amount to a death toll in the thousands, says a document.
  
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• WestJet laying off 6,900 workers amid worsening COVID-19 crisis

  24-03-2020 19:55 via cbc.ca
  
  WestJet says 6,900 of its workers are being laid off amid a dramatic downturn in business because of COVID-19.
  
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• 2 explosive packages found on Saskatoon street connected: police

  24-03-2020 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police believe an explosive package found on Monday on Haviland Crescent is connected to another suspicious package found there last week.
  
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• Saskatoon police say explosive devices found on same block had been there for a while

  24-03-2020 19:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon police say two packages found within days of each other in the same block in the Pacific Heights neighbourhood were explosive in nature and are believed to be connected. Read More
  
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• Sask. NDP calls for more restrictions, more testing and more information to fight COVID-19

  24-03-2020 19:22 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Opposition Leader Ryan Meili is asking the provincial government to take further steps to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, including increasing testing and closing non-essential businesses.
  
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• Sask. NDP calls for limiting gatherings to 5, greater transparency in COVID-19 effort

  24-03-2020 19:16
  
  On Tuesday the leader of Saskatchewan's opposition party called on the province to take additional measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• National parks closing to visitors amid COVID-19 pandemic as Parks Canada says 'stay home'

  24-03-2020 18:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada will close its national parks to visitors Wednesday amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the minister responsible for Parks Canada has announced.
  
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• Economic development minister says parliamentary process too slow for coronavirus response

  24-03-2020 18:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  "We have to be reacting very fast, and our parliamentary system sometimes is longer," Melanie Joly told Global News.
  
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• SaskTel sees 100 per cent increase in landline calls during COVID-19

  24-03-2020 18:38 via cbc.ca
  
  One of Saskatchewan's major Crown corporations has had a busy month.
  
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• Coronavirus: Parks Canada to close national parks, historic sites to vehicle traffic

  24-03-2020 18:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parks Canada plans to suspend all motor vehicle access, starting Wednesday, until further notice.
  
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• Sask. has 6 new COVID-19 cases, provincial total at 72

  24-03-2020 18:25
  
  Saskatchewan has six new confirmed cases of COVID-19, which brings the province's total to 72.
  
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• City of Saskatoon lays off casual staff amid coronavirus pandemic

  24-03-2020 18:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon city manager said they continue to reassess the way public services are delivered, but significant layoffs are not expected among permanent staff.
  
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• Five charged in Idylwyld Drive shooting

  24-03-2020 18:11 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police say five people have been charged in connection with a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon. The 33-year-old male victim is in hospital with life-threatening injuries. 
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area Tuesday, March 24 - CTV News

  24-03-2020 18:04 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area Tuesday, March 24  CTV NewsCity of Saskatoon lays off temporary staff, closes playgrounds amid COVID-19 pandemic  Saskatoon StarPhoenixCOVID-19 in Sask.: City of Saskatoon announces casual worker layoffs  CBC.caCity of Saskatoon lays off casual staff amid coronavirus pandemic  Global NewsView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area Tuesday, March 24

  24-03-2020 18:04
  
  This is a developing story. Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area.
  
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• Arrests - Stolen Auto Investigation / Firearms Located - 300 Block Rosewood Boulevard

  24-03-2020 17:52 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Two men are facing charges after a Patrol Officer observed a suspicious vehicle yesterday morning. At approximately 9:30 a.m., March 23, 2020, a Patrol officer was in the 300 block of Rosewood Boulevard when he observed a suspicious vehicle and two men outside of a nearby residence engaged in a verbal disagreement with an occupant of the residence. Further investigation found that one of the men, 32-years-old, was in possession of the keys to the vehicle, which was also confi
  
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• Snowfall leads to slippery conditions in Saskatoon; police respond to 4 crashes on Circle Drive - CTV News

  24-03-2020 17:51 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Snowfall leads to slippery conditions in Saskatoon; police respond to 4 crashes on Circle Drive  CTV News
  
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• Snowfall leads to slippery conditions in Saskatoon; police respond to 4 crashes on Circle Drive

  24-03-2020 17:51
  
  Saskatoon police responded to four crashes along Circle Drive Tuesday morning as snowfall made for slippery conditions.
  
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• Letter of the Day: It's time for home schooling to shine

  24-03-2020 17:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Well, it took a germ to do it, but home schooling has arrived in full force. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask.: City of Saskatoon announces casual worker layoffs

  24-03-2020 17:08 via cbc.ca
  
  Lifeguards and cashiers are among an unspecified number of casual workers being laid off by the City of Saskatoon in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  
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• City of Saskatoon lays off temporary staff amid COVID-19 pandemic

  24-03-2020 17:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  The City of Saskatoon is laying off a number of casual staff members, including lifeguards, cashiers, activity leaders and recreational employees amid growing fear about the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
  
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• Letter of the Day: The province must halt evictions now

  24-03-2020 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Well, it took a germ to do it, but home schooling has arrived in full force. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatoon Transit for 'essential travel only' city says

  24-03-2020 16:34
  
  The city is asking people to limit bus rides to trips that are absolutely essential.
  
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• COVID-19: City of Saskatoon announces layoffs of some staff

  24-03-2020 16:27
  
  On Tuesday the City of Saskatoon said it will lay off "a number" of casual staff in the wake of the recent closures of city facilities to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• Parties near tentative deal on Ottawa's $82 billion COVID-19 aid package: sources

  24-03-2020 16:09 via cbc.ca
  
  After hours of tense negotiations, the government and opposition parties in the House of Commons have reached an agreement-in-principle on an $82 billion aid package to help Canadians struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic — legislation that will increase access to Employment Insurance and other programs that will flow money to workers and businesses in need.
  
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• MPs return to Ottawa to pass emergency COVID-19 funds

  24-03-2020 16:09 via cbc.ca
  
  A small group of MPs will practise social distancing in the House of Commons today as they return to Ottawa to pass legislation to unlock billions in emergency funds to help Canadians and businesses through the COVID-19 crisis.
  
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• Government's COVID-19 aid package stalled in the House as negotiations continue

  24-03-2020 16:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Shortly after House of Commons proceedings began Tuesday, the chamber suspended itself while the Liberal government and Opposition parties negotiate the finer points of a bill to deliver aid to Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Commons suspends as government, opposition spar over COVID-19 aid package

  24-03-2020 16:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Shortly after House of Commons proceedings began Tuesday, the chamber suspended itself while the Liberal government and Opposition parties negotiate the finer points of a bill to deliver aid to Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Commons suspends as government, opposition negotiate COVID-19 aid package

  24-03-2020 16:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Shortly after House of Commons proceedings began Tuesday, the chamber suspended itself while the Liberal government and Opposition parties negotiate the finer points of a bill to deliver aid to Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: Internal draft gov't document outlines 'worst case scenario' of up to 15,000 deaths

  24-03-2020 16:03 via cbc.ca
  
  An early forecast of the pandemic's potential toll on the province was revealed the same day health officials confirmed four cases of community transmission.
  
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• Healthy Living: Keeping kids occupied in the kitchen

  24-03-2020 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  While isolating at home it is important to keep routines, especially meals, which is a great way to teach kids and family members some tips in the kitchen.
  
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• Healthy Living: Family cooking connecting during self isolation

  24-03-2020 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  While isolating at home it is important to keep routines, especially meals, which is a great way to teach kids and family members some tips in the kitchen.
  
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• Sask. nurses association to grant emergency licenses amid COVID-19 fight

  24-03-2020 15:47
  
  The Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA) has put out the call for non-practicing, retired registered nurses or graduate nurses who are eligible to write their nursing exam, or nurses eligible to practice in other Canadian jurisdictions.
  
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