Saskatoon news

• 'There was no justice for him': For Saskatoon man, George Floyd's death stirs up memories of nephew’s fatal shooting

  18-06-2020 23:59
  
  This story is part of The Dialogue, a CTV News Saskatoon series where people of colour share their real, raw experiences with racism.
  
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• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer confident they have experience to handle potential COVID-19 school outbreaks

  18-06-2020 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said on Thursday that health officials in different parts of the province have had experience in handling influenza outbreaks at schools and there should be no fears of potential COVID-19 outbreaks once students get back to schools in September. He added that schools won’t need to totally...
  
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• Dallin Singharath found guilty of second-degree murder in shooting death of Tyler Applegate

  18-06-2020 23:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Tyler Applegate's young children sat in Saskatoon's Court of Queen's Bench as a judge found Dallin Lane Singharath guilty of murdering their father. Read More
  
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• Arrests - Break and Enter / Assault - 2000 Block Avenue B North

  18-06-2020 23:47 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Two men are facing charges after breaking in and assaulting an occupant of a motel room yesterday evening. At approximately 7:00 p.m., June 17, 2020, Police responded to a motel in the 2000 block of Avenue B North after it was reported that three men illegally entered a suite. They assaulted one of the occupants with a baseball bat and stole the phone of a second occupant before fleeing. The 53-year-old man assaulted with a baseball bat was transported to hospital for tr
  
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• Carcillo at forefront of class-action lawsuit against Canadian Hockey League

  18-06-2020 23:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Carcillo and Garrett Taylor, who played in the Western Hockey League from 2008-10, filed a statement of claim Thursday with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
  
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• Here’s what heading back to school in a pandemic will look like for Saskatchewan students

  18-06-2020 22:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan has released guidelines for students' safe return to the classroom come September.
  
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• Masks optional in new rules for reopening Saskatchewan schools

  18-06-2020 22:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  Students returning to Saskatchewan schools in September can choose whether or not to wear masks, according to new guidelines released by the province Thursday. Read More
  
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• RCMP looking for Saskatoon woman last seen in Humboldt - northeastNOW

  18-06-2020 22:23 via northeastnow.com
  
  RCMP looking for Saskatoon woman last seen in Humboldt  northeastNOW
  
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• Scam COVID-19 emails leading to more internet fraud in Saskatoon: police

  18-06-2020 22:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  More people in Saskatoon are falling victim to internet fraud to scam COVID-19 emails, according to Saskatoon Police Service.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: June 18

  18-06-2020 21:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Thursday, June 18.
  
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• Appeal court acquits Keith Napope of robbery tied to fatal 2014 Saskatoon apartment invasion - CBC.ca

  18-06-2020 21:48 via cbc.ca
  
  Appeal court acquits Keith Napope of robbery tied to fatal 2014 Saskatoon apartment invasion  CBC.ca
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 15 new cases reported Thursday, 14 of them in southern region

  18-06-2020 21:47 via cbc.ca
  
  There were 15 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Saskatchewan on Thursday. One is in the far north region and 14 are in the southern region.
  
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• Appeal court acquits Keith Napope of robbery tied to fatal 2014 Saskatoon apartment invasion

  18-06-2020 21:43 via cbc.ca
  
  The Court of Appeal has acquitted Keith Napope of a robbery linked to a 2014 Saskatoon apartment invasion that left Johnathon Keenatch dead.
  
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• Sask. health minister denies NDP claim that former premier played role in new meth treatment centre deal

  18-06-2020 21:34 via cbc.ca
  
  A new crystal meth treatment facility in Estevan's St. Joseph's Hospital has the NDP raising questions about it and the role it claims former Saskatchewan Premier Grant Devine played.
  
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• Saskatchewan reports 15 new coronavirus cases, active cases rise to 59

  18-06-2020 21:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan health authorities say there are 15 new coronavirus cases in the province, with 59 active cases and 636 total recoveries.
  
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• Journalists of colour react to CBC host resigning over lack of Indigenous, Black representation

  18-06-2020 20:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's media institutions have been under the microscope in the past few weeks for their part in perpetuating systemic racism, and the CBC has been no exception.
  
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• Open letter calls on Persephone Theatre to take anti-racist action

  18-06-2020 20:39 via cbc.ca
  
  A group of theatre workers and artists is calling on Saskatoon's Persephone Theatre to address what they describe as a long-standing culture of racism and intimidation in the company.
  
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• Canada expected to see spike in divorces as courts reopen, lawyers say

  18-06-2020 19:18
  
  Family lawyers across Canada say their firms are seeing an increase in inquiries from people looking to split from their spouses amid the COVID-19 pandemic due to financial stress, lack of alone time, and conflicts regarding children and household responsibilities.
  
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• Break and Enter / Assault - 1800 Block 20th Street West

  18-06-2020 19:16 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are investigating after a break and enter and assault took place yesterday afternoon. At approximately 1:45 p.m., June 17, 2020, it was reported that a male and female unlawfully entered a residence in the 1800 block of 20th Street West armed with mace and a black firearm. They demanded money from the two occupants and began stealing belongings. A physical altercation took place and the female suspect deployed the mace inside the residence and the male suspect discharged th
  
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• Saskatchewan outdoor sports prep for restricted seasons, some swim clubs left without lanes

  18-06-2020 18:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  The first part of Phase 4 in Saskatchewan’s plan allows outdoor pools to reopen June 22, but the City of Regina is sticking to its decision not to reopen those facilities in 2020.
  
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• Spring seeding nearing completion across Saskatchewan

  18-06-2020 18:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Around 99 per cent of the crops have been planted says Sask Ag.
  
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• Regina’s Co-op Refinery Complex, Unifor Local 594 reach tentative agreement

  18-06-2020 18:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  A tentative agreement between Co-op Refinery Complex and Unifor Local 594 has been reached. The two sides have been in a labour dispute for more than six months.
  
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• Unifor Local 594 president calls process 'disheartening' after tentative deal reached with Regina refinery

  18-06-2020 18:26 via cbc.ca
  
  The Co-op Refinery Complex the tentative deal includes a return-to-work agreement.
  
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• Co-op Refinery Complex, Unifor reach tentative deal: CRC

  18-06-2020 18:26 via cbc.ca
  
  The Co-op Refinery Complex says a tentative deal has been reached, including a return-to-work agreement.
  
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• Co-op Refinery Complex, Unifor reach tentative deal

  18-06-2020 18:26 via cbc.ca
  
  The Co-op Refinery Complex the tentative deal includes a return-to-work agreement.
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Thursday, June 18

  18-06-2020 18:21
  
  Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area.
  
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• Unifor 594 strikes tentative deal with Sask. Co-op Refinery after 6-month labour dispute

  18-06-2020 18:19
  
  After a labour dispute that spanned more than six months, the Co-op Refinery says it has come to a tentative agreement with Unifor Local 594.
  
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• Unifor 594 strikes tentative deal with Co-op Refinery after 6-month labour dispute

  18-06-2020 18:19
  
  After a labour dispute that spanned more than six months, the Co-op Refinery says it has come to a tentative agreement with Unifor Local 594.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Smiling eyes behind the mask

  18-06-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  I was thinking about how COVID-19 protocol has exposed who we are, to each other. Wearing a mask out shopping when no one else does can be embarrassing. Mask seems to mean viral to some. Read More
  
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• Here's a look at the guidelines in place for Sask.'s return to school

  18-06-2020 17:59
  
  The Government of Saskatchewan has released guidelines for the safe return to in-person classes in the Fall.
  
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• Racism allegation: Blanchet wants Singh to apologize or face 'severe' consequence

  18-06-2020 17:26
  
  Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet hopes Jagmeet Singh will apologize after the NDP leader accused a Bloc MP of being a racist in the House of Commons.
  
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• Arrest - Break and Enter - 300 Block Avenue P South

  18-06-2020 17:18 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A woman is facing numerous charges after she attempted to break into a garage yesterday evening.At approximately 6:45 p.m., June 17, 2020, Police responded to the 300 block of Avenue P South after it was reported that a woman had threatened a homeowner after she tried to break into their garage. Officers located the woman and took her into custody. She was found to be in possession of a knife and carrying a backpack in which officers located methamphetamine and an identity document of
  
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• Play ball: Saskatoon baseball season looks to be close at hand

  18-06-2020 17:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Baseball Saskatoon added a new executive director position in March, and Jesse Korte took over just in time for things to blow up. Read More
  
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• Golf Saskatchewan going ahead with eight provincial championships

  18-06-2020 17:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan’s amateur golfers will have something to play for this summer. Read More
  
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• PM says a national contact tracing app is coming next month, how will it work?

  18-06-2020 16:57
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the federal government will begin testing a 'completely voluntary' mobile contact tracing app that can be used nationwide. The app will compile confirmed positive COVID-19 cases and notify Canadians when they’ve been in proximity to someone who has the virus.
  
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• Feds to begin testing 'completely voluntary' national contact tracing app, PM says

  18-06-2020 16:57
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the federal government will begin testing a 'completely voluntary' contact tracing app that can be used nationwide.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Four-month old Sophia the cat

  18-06-2020 16:34 via globalnews.ca
  
  Joined by four-month old Sophia, Jasmine Hanson with the Saskatoon SPCA says it’s important that you spay and neuter your pets, as they’ve seen unaltered cats on the streets on a “mission to multiply”.
  
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• Canada passes 100,000 COVID-19 cases, but how many left unrecorded?

  18-06-2020 16:29
  
  Canada has officially recorded more than 100,000 cases of COVID-19 as provinces ramp up testing to understand accurate levels of infection in the country.
  
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• Update with the Saskatchewanderer

  18-06-2020 16:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  2020 has been a unique year for the Saskatchewanderer, who is tasked with exploring the province. Leah Mertz talks about her experiences before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Sask. reports 15 new COVID-19 cases; most linked to outbreak in Hutterite communities

  18-06-2020 16:11
  
  Saskatchewan is reporting 15 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 708.
  
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• Hiring on the to-do list for Saskatoon Board of Education - CKOM News Talk Sports

  18-06-2020 16:08 via ckom.com
  
  Hiring on the to-do list for Saskatoon Board of Education  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Saskatoon co-op focused on supporting marginalized youth receives multi-year grant - Canada NewsWire

  18-06-2020 15:40 via newswire.ca
  
  Saskatoon co-op focused on supporting marginalized youth receives multi-year grant  Canada NewsWire
  
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• Travel Tips: Keeping up with the changes to flying

  18-06-2020 15:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Airport and airline regulations are changing rapidly as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to effect the travel industry. To help us navigate some of the changes is Barb Crowe from Ixtapa travel.
  
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• Warman teen Dayton Paradis on his “World of Dance” appearance

  18-06-2020 15:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Warman teenager and his team had their chance to perform in front of some major celebrities for the show, “World of Dance”. He joins Global News Morning to share his experience.
  
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• Saskatoon getting 2 outdoor pools, sports fields ready to reopen - CBC.ca

  18-06-2020 15:18 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon getting 2 outdoor pools, sports fields ready to reopen  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon getting 2 outdoor pools, sports fields ready to reopen

  18-06-2020 15:09 via cbc.ca
  
  The City of Saskatoon has targeted spray pads to open June 26, while sport field rentals are expected to be open July 1.
  
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• Somewhere to belong: Rachel Loewen Walker looks back on OUTSaskatoon's growth

  18-06-2020 15:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When OUTSaskatoon moved offices in the summer of 2019, executive director Rachel Loewen Walker thought something was missing about the organization’s newest space. Read More
  
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• Gardening: Georges Bugnet — A life well lived

  18-06-2020 14:56 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Many of us are familiar with the ‘Thérèse Bugnet’ rose, but few of us know much, if anything, about its breeder. Read More
  
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• Showers slide to the Northeastern band of Saskatchewan: This is your Saskatoon forecast - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-06-2020 14:35 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Showers slide to the Northeastern band of Saskatchewan: This is your Saskatoon forecast  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Showers slide to the Northeastern band of Saskatchewan: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  18-06-2020 14:30
  
  Winds should be less of a factor across most of the province today.
  
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