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• COVID-19: Pride celebrations move online

  11-05-2020 23:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  Pride celebrations will go ahead next month in Saskatoon — virtually. Read More
  
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• Q and A: Author Jenn Sharp discusses travels, writer's block, Sask. foodies

  11-05-2020 23:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon writer Jenn Sharp has just released her first book, Flat Out Delicious, which focuses on Saskatchewan food artisans, producers and more. She chatted with StarPhoenix city editor Dave Deibert about writer's block, memorable travels, why she's become so passionate about the local food system and more ... Read More
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan premier says work ongoing to reconvene legislature

  11-05-2020 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe said during Monday’s COVID-19 briefing that discussions with the opposition house leader are ongoing on how to reconvene the legislative assembly safely. He said he was “quite surprised” with the public letter sent by opposition leader Ryan Meili asking for an “immediate reconvening of the legislature” while the discussions were already...
  
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• Direct indictment commits men to stand trial in Kevin Nataucappo death

  11-05-2020 23:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  A direct indictment filed in Saskatoon Court of Queen's Bench is sending four men charged in connection with the death of Kevin Nataucappo directly to trial. Read More
  
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• Sask. NDP leader asks Premier Moe to resume legislature so MLAs can 'do our jobs'

  11-05-2020 23:27 via cbc.ca
  
  Opposition NDP Leader Ryan Meili has sent a letter to Premier Scott Moe calling for a meeting to discuss how the suspended legislative sitting can be resumed.
  
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• Saskatoon medical cannabis firm working with researchers on potentially 'plant-based' COVID-19 vaccine

  11-05-2020 23:21
  
  A local firm specializing in medical cannabis science is lending its expertise to the University of Saskatchewan-based VIDO-InterVac research lab's quest for a COVID-19 vaccine.
  
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• Tourism Saskatoon asking for $150K for COVID-19 recovery

  11-05-2020 23:00
  
  Tourism Saskatoon is asking city hall for a one-time marketing investment of $150,000 to help it adapt to a post-pandemic tourism landscape.
  
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• Sask. environment ministry investigating after pig parts found piled in provincial forest

  11-05-2020 22:45
  
  Pig trimmings found from "multiple pigs" were discovered by conservation officers near Candle Lake.
  
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• Northern Sask. leaders ask for clarity in letter to chief medical health officer

  11-05-2020 22:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Rick Laliberte has written to Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer on behalf of the communities along and near Highway 155 in northwestern Saskatchewan.
  
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• Evade/Drug Trafficking - 1800 block 1st Ave. N

  11-05-2020 22:37 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Three people are facing drug trafficking charges after refusing to stop for Police this morning.At approximately 2:40 a.m., on May 11, 2020, Patrol officers observed a suspicious grey 2006 Mazda-3. A traffic stop was attempted at 33rd Street East and 1st Avenue North, but the driver refused to stop, and evaded Police. The car became stuck on railroad tracks in the 1800 block of 1st Avenue North, and collided with a fence. Three people were observed exiting the car and fleeing on foot. The driver
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: May 11

  11-05-2020 22:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Monday, May 11.
  
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• Fire department eyes new and relocated stations

  11-05-2020 22:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon's fire department is eyeing a slate of new capital projects over the coming years, including a new downtown headquarters and up to three new fire stations. Read More
  
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• LGBTQ2+ community in Saskatoon connects in new ways during COVID-19

  11-05-2020 22:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  LGBTQ2+ people in Saskatoon are finding new ways to connect with community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
  
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• Advocate says pandemic highlights structural racism in Saskatchewan

  11-05-2020 22:16 via cbc.ca
  
  The COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan’s north, the rise in reports of domestic violence and the vulnerability of the incarcerated all have something in common, says an advocate for social justice.
  
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• 4 new coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan, 14 more recoveries

  11-05-2020 22:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  All of the new coronavirus cases were reported in Saskatchewan on Monday are in the far north, the COVID-19 epicenter of the province.
  
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• COVID-19 live updates: Four new cases in Far North

  11-05-2020 22:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  This is a live file that will be updated throughout the day. For questions or comments on our COVID-19 coverage, you can email [email protected]. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 4 more cases in La Loche area reported Monday

  11-05-2020 21:50 via cbc.ca
  
  Four new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Saskatchewan Monday, bringing the total number of known cases to 568 since the virus was first detected in the province in March.
  
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• La Loche grocery store reopens after positive COVID-19 case temporarily shut down store

  11-05-2020 21:45
  
  A La Loche grocery store that temporarily closed after one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19 has now reopened.
  
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• Northern Saskatchewan leaders want coronavirus checkpoint confusion sorted out

  11-05-2020 21:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  A letter from northern leaders to Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer outlines their concerns over a lack of consultation about the travel restrictions.
  
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• COVID-19 live updates: Opposition calls for legislature return, Saskatoon Ex cancelled

  11-05-2020 21:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  This is a live file that will be updated throughout the day. For questions or comments on our COVID-19 coverage, you can email [email protected]. Read More
  
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• 'These acts have shocked our communities': Saskatoon churches hit with homophobic graffiti over weekend

  11-05-2020 20:12
  
  Early Sunday morning two Saskatoon churches along with St. Andrew's College at the University of Saskatchewan were vandalized with homophobic graffiti.
  
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• COVID-19 leads to first-ever Saskatoon Ex cancellation

  11-05-2020 19:57
  
  For the first time in its 135-year history ⁠— a timespan encompassing both World Wars ⁠— the Saskatoon Exhibition has been cancelled.
  
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• Saskatoon Exhibition cancelled for first time in 135 years due to coronavirus

  11-05-2020 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  For the first time since 1886, the Saskatoon Exhibition will not go ahead due to restrictions amid COVID-19.
  
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• University of Saskatchewan freezes tuition in 2020-21 for most programs

  11-05-2020 19:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  The University of Saskatchewan hopes the tuition freeze for most programs in 2020-21 will help reduce the financial pressures faced by students and their families.
  
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• Saskatoon Fire Department looks to add two new fire halls in the city's west end

  11-05-2020 19:47
  
  The Saskatoon Fire Department is eyeing a pair of fire halls for the west end of the city to help the department better cover the growing area.
  
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• Saskatoon Ex cancelled for first time in 135-year history - News Talk 650 CKOM

  11-05-2020 19:17 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon Ex cancelled for first time in 135-year history  News Talk 650 CKOM
  
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• Sask. NDP calling for return of legislative assembly, timeline for full budget

  11-05-2020 19:03
  
  The Saskatchewan NDP is once again calling on the premier to return to the legislative assembly.
  
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• House leaders meeting to discuss possibility of returning to legislature, Sask. premier says

  11-05-2020 19:03
  
  Saskatchewan’s premier says house leaders have begun meeting to discuss the possibility of returning to the legislature.
  
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• COVID-19: For the first time in 135 years, there won't be a Saskatoon Exhibition

  11-05-2020 18:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  In a decision that was made "with the heaviest of hearts," Prairieland Park says the Saskatoon Exhibition will be cancelled for the first time in its 135-year history. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Monday, May 11

  11-05-2020 18:48
  
  Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area.
  
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• Man charged with homophobic church graffiti is same person accused of earlier pride mural defacement

  11-05-2020 18:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Church leaders say the experience has only hardened their resolve to support members of the LGBTQ community.
  
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• 3 Saskatoon churches targeted with homophobic graffiti

  11-05-2020 18:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Church leaders say the experience has only hardened their resolve to support members of the LGBTQ community.
  
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• More flour, fewer flowers: Here's what Canadians have been buying during the pandemic

  11-05-2020 18:07 via cbc.ca
  
  After an initial flurry of panic buying at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Canadians have slowed down their spending at grocery stores a little, but sales in April were still far above normal levels in a variety of product categories, a new report from Statistics Canada shows.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Legislature should be recalled soon

  11-05-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  As a citizen of this province, I wish to join the growing number of voices calling for the premier to bring the Legislative Assembly together in whatever manner is possible, to debate, discuss and question. Read More
  
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• Pair of Saskatoon churches, St. Andrew's College at U of S vandalized with homophobic graffiti

  11-05-2020 17:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two United churches in Saskatoon, as well as the theological college at the University of Saskatchewan, were cleaning up Sunday and Monday after homophobic graffiti stained their buildings. Read More
  
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• How are Canadian kids holding up amid COVID-19? Survey finds worries about missed class

  11-05-2020 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  When asked what word best describes the past several weeks, 71 per cent of kids said "bored," 41 per cent said "normal" and 33 per cent said "lonely."
  
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• City of Saskatoon eyeing relaxed rules for food trucks - CTV News Saskatoon

  11-05-2020 16:50 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  City of Saskatoon eyeing relaxed rules for food trucks  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Sask. reports 4 new cases of COVID-19; all in La Loche area

  11-05-2020 16:18
  
  Saskatchewan reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Monday. All four cases are in the La Loche area.
  
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• Federal government offers bridge loans - not 'bailouts' - for big businesses hit by COVID-19

  11-05-2020 16:18 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government is offering bridge financing for big Canadian businesses across all sectors to help them keep employees on the payroll through the pandemic, but there are conditions attached — including a requirement that companies getting the loans disclose their environmental plans.
  
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• Federal government offers bridge loans — not 'bailouts' — for big businesses hit by COVID-19

  11-05-2020 16:18 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government is offering bridge financing for big Canadian businesses across all sectors to help them keep employees on the payroll through the pandemic, but there are conditions attached — including a requirement that companies getting the loans disclose their environmental plans.
  
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• Federal government offers bridge financing for big businesses hit by COVID-19

  11-05-2020 16:18 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government is offering bridge financing for big Canadian businesses across all sectors to help them keep employees on the payroll through the pandemic, but there are conditions attached – including the required disclosure of the company's environmental plan.
  
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• Bolt mobile phone donations

  11-05-2020 16:15 via globalnews.ca
  
  Bolt mobile is making use of your old, gently used and forgotten phones by donating WiFi enabled devices with cameras to families that have been split apart due to social distancing.
  
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• Advice for new parents during COVID-19

  11-05-2020 16:02 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parenting expert Eve Mayrand has some ideas for mothers, or expectant mothers, as they live through the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Large firms offered millions in loans to stay afloat: PM

  11-05-2020 15:31
  
  The federal government has announced a new multimillion-dollar loan program to provide bridge financing access to large employers impacted by the COVID-19 economic downturn. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the aid is not intended as a bailout.
  
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• Feds offering loans to large companies to withstand economic downturn

  11-05-2020 15:31
  
  The federal government is rolling out a new multimillion-dollar loan program aimed at providing financing access to large employers impacted by COVID-19 and the economic downturn it’s prompted.
  
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• Feds offering loans, 'not bailouts' to large companies to stay afloat amid COVID-19: PM

  11-05-2020 15:31
  
  The federal government is rolling out a new multimillion-dollar loan program aimed at providing financing access to large employers impacted by COVID-19 and the economic downturn it's prompted, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this aid are loans and 'not bailouts.'
  
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• Kandice Singbeil's family searching for answers five years after she disappeared

  11-05-2020 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The mother of Kandice Singbeil says it is hard to believe that it's nearly five years since her daughter disappeared in Saskatoon. It was so long ago, she says, but it seems like it happened yesterday. Read More
  
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• Cameco to restart production at its Ontario operations

  11-05-2020 14:47 via cbc.ca
  
  Cameco is resuming production at its Port Hope conversion plant and its Blind River refinery in Ontario.  Both facilities will restart next week, the company said in a news release.
  
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• Letters to the editor May 11

  11-05-2020 14:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  Heavy construction an essential and important service Read More
  
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• Collective Voice: Thinking about overthinking

  11-05-2020 14:11 via thestarphoenix.com
  Grade 9 students in the Collective Voice program at Aden Bowman Collegiate share their lives and opinions through columns. Selected columns run on Mondays in The Saskatoon StarPhoenix. Read More
  
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