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• SHA finds more than 100 ventilators, orders 1,383 more

  30-03-2020 23:58 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is adding hundreds more ventilators to its inventory as it prepares for a potential spike in COVID-19 cases. Read More
  
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• Two more Saskatoon corrections workers test positive for COVID-19 - CTV News

  30-03-2020 23:55 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Two more Saskatoon corrections workers test positive for COVID-19  CTV News
  
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• Two more Saskatoon corrections workers test positive for COVID-19

  30-03-2020 23:55
  
  Two more people who work at Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre (SPCC)have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of infected staff members at the facility to four.
  
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• Saskatoon man urges vigilance after brazen thief steals food from front step - CBC.ca

  30-03-2020 23:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon man urges vigilance after brazen thief steals food from front step  CBC.ca
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan’s premier stresses on testing efforts as province reports first deaths due to COVID-19

  30-03-2020 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe offered condolences to families of the first two deaths due to COVID-19 in the province during Monday’s coronavirus briefing. He said “this reminds us that COVID-19 is a dangerous and deadly disease” Moe also said it’s important to re-double the testing and contact tracing efforts as more cases are being reported...
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer says province was expecting news of deaths due to COVID-19

  30-03-2020 23:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Saqib Shahab, Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer said the first two deaths of COVID-19 in the province reported on Monday “were expected.” He said the province will see more cases of COVID-19, hospitalizations, deaths, as well as recovered people as time passes, stressing on the importance of social distancing and proper hygiene to slow...
  
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• Five charged in Idylwyld motel shooting appear in court

  30-03-2020 23:13 via thestarphoenix.com
  Five people have made their first court appearances in connection with a shooting at a Saskatoon motel that police say left a 33-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. Read More
  
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• Sask. businesses await further details on 75% per cent federal wage subsidy

  30-03-2020 23:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan businesses owners are awaiting the details of a new federal wage subsidy that aims to provide relief to small- and medium-sized businesses struggling due to COVID-19. 
  
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• Thinking of having someone over for dinner? Think again, says Sask.'s top doctor

  30-03-2020 22:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, recommends that people postpone visits to other households during the COVID-19 pandemic as a measure to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
  
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• Saskatoon food bank expects numbers to rise drastically in coming weeks - News Talk 650 CKOM

  30-03-2020 22:30 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon food bank expects numbers to rise drastically in coming weeks  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Saskatoon man urges vigilance after brazen thief steals food from front step

  30-03-2020 22:12 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatoon man is warning people to be on the lookout after a package was stolen in broad daylight from his front step this weekend.
  
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• Triple homicide in Prince Albert: Two adults, seven-year-old boy dead at P.A. home

  30-03-2020 22:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Two adults and a seven-year-old boy are dead, and a five-year-old girl is in critical condition, after a triple homicide in Prince Albert. Read More
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan reports first COVID-19 deaths

  30-03-2020 22:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  One death in Saskatchewan is related to travel as the province reports its first two COVID-19 deaths.
  
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• Sask. NDP wants testing for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms

  30-03-2020 22:08
  
  The province must act quickly and aggressively to get ahead of the spread of COVID-19, Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili said.
  
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• Air Canada to temporarily lay off 16,500 staff due to COVID-19 fallout

  30-03-2020 21:58
  
  Air Canada will temporarily lay off 16,500 employees starting this week as the airline struggles with fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Air Canada to temporarily lay off 16,500 staff

  30-03-2020 21:58
  
  Air Canada will temporarily lay off 16,500 employees starting this week as the airline struggles with fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• 7 more Saskatoon flights found to have COVID-19 cases - CTV News

  30-03-2020 21:53 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  7 more Saskatoon flights found to have COVID-19 cases  CTV News
  
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• 7 more Saskatoon flights found to have COVID-19 cases

  30-03-2020 21:53
  
  The province has identified seven more flights that have touched down in Saskatoon carrying a confirmed case of COVID-19.
  
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• Homicide investigation underway after 3 people, including 7-year-old, killed in Prince Albert

  30-03-2020 21:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Prince Albert police have launched a homicide investigation after three people — including a seven-year-old boy — were killed in the Saskatchewan city on Sunday.
  
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• 'A tragedy': Homicide investigation underway after 3 people, including 7-year-old, killed in Prince Albert

  30-03-2020 21:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Prince Albert police have launched a homicide investigation after three people — including a seven-year-old boy — were killed in the Saskatchewan city on Sunday. Police say there's no risk to the public, even though a suspect is not in custody.
  
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• Two adults, child dead in Prince Albert, Sask. triple homicide

  30-03-2020 21:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prince Albert police have not said how the three victims died, but said their deaths are being investigated as homicides.
  
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• 'I'm scared to death': Sask. inmate's mother calls for release of low-risk offenders during pandemic

  30-03-2020 21:05
  
  A mother whose son is behind bars at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, wants the federal government to release low-risk inmates to avoid transmission of COVID-19.
  
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• APAS seeks real time data to support Saskatchewan farmers impacted by coronavirus

  30-03-2020 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Supply chains, access to labour and the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic are some of their concerns.
  
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• Pandemic portraits: Saskatoon photographer captures life during physical distancing - CTV News

  30-03-2020 20:41 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Pandemic portraits: Saskatoon photographer captures life during physical distancing  CTV News
  
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• Pandemic portraits: Saskatoon photographer captures life during physical distancing

  30-03-2020 20:41
  
  During ongoing self-isolation orders across the country, a Saskatoon photographer says she’s on a mission to spread joy during an uncertain time.
  
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• 'We're all in this together': Saskatoon residents sing, bang pots to support workers during COVID-19 pandemic

  30-03-2020 20:39 via cbc.ca
  
  The courtyard of a Saskatoon condo filled with song Sunday evening in a tribute to those working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan changes hours of service regulations for commercial truck drivers

  30-03-2020 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government is temporarily modifying hours of service regulations for commercial truck drivers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• How to save money during the COVID-19 pandemic

  30-03-2020 19:45
  
  A new Angus Reid survey shows Canadians are concerned about their finances during the COVID-19 pandemic
  
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• Saskatchewan marathon cancelled over coronavirus concerns

  30-03-2020 19:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Road Runners Association said the safety of participants and volunteers is paramount in cancelling the 2020 Saskatchewan marathon.
  
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• Western Women’s Canadian Football League cancels season in light of COVID-19

  30-03-2020 19:13
  
  With professional and junior sports cancelling games and seasons because of the the global spread of COVID-19, other sports leagues in Western Canada are following suit.
  
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• Saskatoon Valkyries president calls season cancellation due to COVID-19 'devastating' - CTV News

  30-03-2020 19:13 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Valkyries president calls season cancellation due to COVID-19 'devastating'  CTV News
  
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• Update - Traffic Restrictions Lifted - 22nd Street West and Hart Road

  30-03-2020 18:23 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Traffic restrictions in the area of 22nd Street West and Hart Road have been lifted.The situation was resolved without injury. (Occurrence Number: 20-31029)
  
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• Sask. introduces adjustments to trucking hours for those delivers essential goods

  30-03-2020 18:11
  
  The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced a temporary modification of hours of service regulations for truck drivers delivering essential items.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Sidewalk offers important message

  30-03-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Last Sunday was a beautiful, springlike day and a great afternoon for a walk. Many people agreed and we all acknowledged each other 'from across the street.' It is especially important in these days of isolation to to get a daily dose of sunshine and fresh air. Read More
  
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• Oil price falls below $20 US a barrel, its lowest since 2002

  30-03-2020 17:48 via cbc.ca
  
  The benchmark price for a barrel of North American oil dipped below $20 on Monday morning, the first time that's happened in 18 years.
  
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• 'Such a horrific crime has occurred': 7-year-old boy among those killed in Prince Albert triple-homicide

  30-03-2020 17:37
  
  Members of Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) were on-scene Sunday evening after a "serious incident."
  
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• Prince Albert police investigating after 'serious incident'

  30-03-2020 17:37
  
  Members of Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) were on-scene Sunday evening after a "serious incident."
  
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• 7-year-old boy, two adults killed in Prince Albert homicide: police

  30-03-2020 17:37
  
  Members of Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) were on-scene Sunday evening after a "serious incident."
  
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• 2 people rescued from South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon in separate incidents - Global News

  30-03-2020 17:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  2 people rescued from South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon in separate incidents  Global News
  
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• 2 people rescued from South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon in separate incidents

  30-03-2020 17:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department says its rescue unit pulled two men from the South Saskatchewan River in separate incidents.
  
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• Traffic Restrictions - 22nd Street West and Hart Road

  30-03-2020 17:05 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Motorists are advised of traffic restrictions in the area of Hart Road and 22nd Street West.At approximately 8:15 a.m. March 30, 2020 Police received a report of a female standing on top of the enclosure on the pedestrian overpass.  Officers are on scene at this time.Further information will be sent out when an update is available.  (Occurrence Number: 20-31029)
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area March 30, 2020

  30-03-2020 17:02
  
  Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area.
  
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• COVID-19 Saskatoon update for March 30, 2020 - CTV News

  30-03-2020 17:02 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  COVID-19 Saskatoon update for March 30, 2020  CTV News
  
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• 'We're stuck here:' Sask. couple worried after being trapped in Peru during COVID-19

  30-03-2020 16:59 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatchewan couple is stranded in Peru and has no idea when they are going to be able to return home.
  
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• CFL postpones training camps in response to pandemic

  30-03-2020 16:54 via cbc.ca
  
  The CFL has postponed the start of training camps indefinitely in response to the spreading COVID-19 pandemic. Full training camps had been scheduled to start May 17.
  
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• Canadian federation of independent business on the federal wage subsidiary

  30-03-2020 16:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a 75% wage subsidy for businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the CFIB’s Marilyn Braun-Pollon says there are a lot of questions left to be answered.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: Province marks 'sad milestone' of first 2 deaths

  30-03-2020 16:31 via cbc.ca
  
  Both people were in their 70s, but neither lived in long-term care homes, officials said
  
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• First 2 deaths from COVID-19 in Sask., 20 new cases

  30-03-2020 16:19
  
  The province of Saskatchewan has reported its first two deaths related to COVID-19.
  
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• Details coming today on wage subsidy, loan programs for small, medium businesses

  30-03-2020 16:09 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government will release details today on its 75 per cent wage subsidy and guaranteed loan programs to support small and medium-sized business through the COVID-19 crisis.
  
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• All businesses seeing 30% drop in revenue due to pandemic will be eligible for 75% wage subsidies: Trudeau

  30-03-2020 16:09 via cbc.ca
  
  Businesses and non-profit organizations seeing a drop of at least 30 per cent in revenue due to COVID-19 will qualify for the government's 75 per cent wage subsidy program, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today.
  
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