Community groups ‘extremely disappointed’ with Saskatchewan’s response to COVID-19
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe donating his pay increase to charities amid COVID-19 pandemic
First-degree murder charges laid in Prince Albert, Sask. triple homicide
Coronavirus: Saskatchewan delaying the opening of provincial parks, camping season
University of Regina students unsatisfied with grading options amid COVID-19
How long will coronavirus measures last in Canada? Experts say June or July
Seniors, care homes in Saskatchewan find new ways to connect during COVID-19 pandemic
By Daniella Ponticelli Community Reporter
From saluting essential workers to surprising family on Facebook, seniors and care homes in Saskatchewan are doing what they can to keep connected and positive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Saskatchewan students learn about music to cure the isolation blues
Saskatchewan musicians create online classes to teach students while schools are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
2 infants are now believed to have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
The cases are believed to be the youngest fatalities due to COVID-19 in the world. Continue reading
Regina police launch 24-hour phone line to report people who are not self-isolating
The government of Saskatchewan has issued several public health orders help control the transmission of COVID-19. Continue reading
University of Saskatchewan awarded $5M for Indigenous health research
Millions of dollars have been award to USask for Indigenous health research as part of a new national initiative based in Saskatoon. Continue reading
Trump ‘thinking’ about limiting domestic travel to states hit hard by coronavirus
Trump, however, offered mixed messages during the briefing, at one point suggesting all domestic flights could be grounded. Continue reading
University of Saskatchewan not changing grading system despite calls for leniency during pandemic
By Anna McMillan Digital Broadcast Journalist
More than 1,400 people have signed a petition calling for a pass/fail grading system. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Saskatchewan investing in mental health services
Mental health services and supports are readily available to Saskatchewan residents who need them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
‘Fear, anxiety’ for fertility clinic patients as treatments halt amid COVID-19
Clinic closures are affecting patients in the midst of, or about to start fertility treatments such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and frozen embryo transfer (FET). Continue reading
Coronavirus: Saskatoon lab tests potential vaccine on ferrets
By Jacqueline Wilson Anchor
VIDO-InterVac said it has isolated the coronavirus in its lab and generated a vaccine that it’s now testing on ferrets. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Roughriders’ QB Cody Fajardo hopeful for football in 2020
By Taylor Shire Sports Reporter
Saskatchewan Roughriders QB Cody Fajardo is staying positive that football will be played in 2020 and he’s trying to treat this off-season like any other. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Trump resists national lockdown, says he wants ‘flexibility’ for states
Trump said Wednesday he wants to give governors’ “flexibility” on whether a stay-at-home policy is the best option for their constituents. Continue reading
Your Saskatchewan photo of the day: April 2020
A viewer submitted photo is featured daily in Your Saskatchewan on Global Saskatoon and Global Regina. Continue reading
Canadians stranded in South Africa by COVID-19 could pay $5K for trip home: government
By Nathaniel Dove Digital Broadcast Journalist
Shannon Battersby, stranded in South Africa by a coronavirus lockdown, received an email from Global Affairs Canada stating that a government-organized flight home could cost her $5,000. Continue reading
How to cope with the ‘new normal’ of COVID-19 lockdowns
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Basic self-care, including getting enough sleep and enough exercise, is critical, experts say. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Trump says Canadians aboard Florida cruise ships will be repatriated
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Trump told reporters Wednesday that both the Canadian and British governments are “coming to take the people that are on the ship back to their homeland” once the MS Zaandam docks in Florida Thursday. Continue reading
Kentucky puts ankle monitors on coronavirus patients who break quarantine
The state is trying to balance individual freedom with the greater good in the fight against the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Top doctor ‘not against’ widespread mask use, as B.C.’s COVID-19 death toll hits 25
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Global News will stream the event live here and on our Facebook page, and carry it on BC1. Continue reading
2 infants are now believed to have died from coronavirus in the U.S.
The cases are believed to be the youngest fatalities due to COVID-19 in the world. Continue reading
How long will coronavirus measures last in Canada? Experts say June or July
Canadians should expect the strict public health measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 to last until June or even July. Continue reading
Seniors, care homes in Saskatchewan find new ways to connect during COVID-19 pandemic
By Daniella Ponticelli Community Reporter
From saluting essential workers to surprising family on Facebook, seniors and care homes in Saskatchewan are doing what they can to keep connected and positive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Saskatchewan students learn about music to cure the isolation blues
Saskatchewan musicians create online classes to teach students while schools are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Regina police launch 24-hour phone line to report people who are not self-isolating
The government of Saskatchewan has issued several public health orders help control the transmission of COVID-19. Continue reading
University of Saskatchewan awarded $5M for Indigenous health research
Millions of dollars have been award to USask for Indigenous health research as part of a new national initiative based in Saskatoon. Continue reading
Community groups ‘extremely disappointed’ with Saskatchewan’s response to COVID-19
Forty front-line organizations that support the province’s most vulnerable people are asking the government to step up as the current level of funding is “not appropriate” during a pandemic. Continue reading
First-degree murder charges laid in Prince Albert, Sask. triple homicide
Prince Albert police have charged a 28-year-old man, known to the victims, with first-degree murder. Continue reading
University of Saskatchewan not changing grading system despite calls for leniency during pandemic
By Anna McMillan Digital Broadcast Journalist
More than 1,400 people have signed a petition calling for a pass/fail grading system. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Saskatchewan delaying the opening of provincial parks, camping season
Reservations made by group campers in May will be cancelled and all fees will be refunded. Continue reading
University of Regina students unsatisfied with grading options amid COVID-19
University of Regina students are unhappy with grading options, with more than 4,400 signatures on a petition asking for a pass-fail grading system. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Saskatchewan investing in mental health services
Mental health services and supports are readily available to Saskatchewan residents who need them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Third coronavirus-related death recorded in Saskatchewan, state of emergency extended
Saskatchewan has recorded its third death due to complications from COVID-19 as Premier Scott Moe extends the state of emergency. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Saskatoon lab tests potential vaccine on ferrets
By Jacqueline Wilson Anchor
VIDO-InterVac said it has isolated the coronavirus in its lab and generated a vaccine that it’s now testing on ferrets. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Roughriders’ QB Cody Fajardo hopeful for football in 2020
By Taylor Shire Sports Reporter
Saskatchewan Roughriders QB Cody Fajardo is staying positive that football will be played in 2020 and he’s trying to treat this off-season like any other. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe donating his pay increase to charities amid COVID-19 pandemic
Scott Moe is hoping other members of the legislative assembly will follow suit. Continue reading
Your Saskatchewan photo of the day: April 2020
A viewer submitted photo is featured daily in Your Saskatchewan on Global Saskatoon and Global Regina. Continue reading
Canadians stranded in South Africa by COVID-19 could pay $5K for trip home: government
By Nathaniel Dove Digital Broadcast Journalist
Shannon Battersby, stranded in South Africa by a coronavirus lockdown, received an email from Global Affairs Canada stating that a government-organized flight home could cost her $5,000. Continue reading
Regina small businesses offer ways to support local during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Daniella Ponticelli Community Reporter
As local businesses in Regina adapt to changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, they offer options to customers who want to support them during these uncertain times. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Saskatchewan microbiologist warns homemade masks can be ineffective
By Anna McMillan Digital Broadcast Journalist
A Saskatoon seamstress says she’s overwhelmed with requests for homemade masks, but an expert warns they may not be effective. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Saskatchewan announces pandemic response for social services
The Social Services Pandemic Response will support vulnerable Saskatchewan citizens and the organizations that serve them during COVID-19. Continue reading
Warning issued after small group falls through ice on frozen lake at Regina Beach
Regina Beach councillor is reminding residents to stay off Last Mountain Lake with spring approaching. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Saskatchewan distillery says $25 hand sanitizer a mistake
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Minhas Sask had hand sanitizer listed for $25, but the head of the distillery said the listing was an error. Continue reading
Creating a plan to help manage finances through the evolving COVID-19 crisis
As COVID-19 continues to spread and employees are being laid off, a Saskatoon debt help expert discusses options to manage finances through this time. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Family grieves Saskatchewan widow Alice Grove in COVID-19 related death
The number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan rose to 184 after eight new cases were reported in the province. Continue reading
Your rent is due. What help is available for tenants across Canada
All provinces have to some degree suspended evictions. But what help is available to tenants varies significantly across Canada. Continue reading
Saskatchewan’s Wascana Trails closed to public due to coronavirus
Wascana Trails in Regina are now closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
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