Terrorism threat high in Africa and Afghanistan, rising in Europe: UN experts
The experts said the the Taliban and al-Qaida remain close, and “the high concentration of terrorist groups” in Afghanistan is undermining security in the region.
World
Feb 1
Early wildfire detection system testing to be held in Vernon this week
The City of Vernon was selected for at-scale testing of this emergent technology in 2022.
Fire
Dec 11, 2023
B.C. ‘sexy senior’ was part of ISIS women’s battalion, RCMP alleges
Kimberly Polman was allegedly trained by ISIS to fight. The Canadian served in Katibah Nusaybah, an ISIS branch that provided weapons training to women.
Canada
Nov 7, 2023
Edmonton women arrested on terrorism peace bonds and released after returning from Syria
Helena Carson and Dina Kalouti are among nine women the government has helped return to Canada from camps for ISIS families.
Canada
Jul 7, 2023
Parole Board says measures needed to ‘protect society’ as Canadian terrorism convict is released
Mohamed Hersi was the first person convicted of trying to leave Canada to join terrorist group.
Canada
Apr 24, 2023
Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer addresses emails with health minister
He said the most frustrating thing for him was when they had a lot of vaccines for people, but the uptake was low in the province.
Health
Apr 18, 2023
Mask restrictions lifted at Saskatchewan Health Authority facilities
Everett Hindley said requirements for masking will remain only where they existed pre-pandemic, such as operating rooms.
Health
Apr 4, 2023
Saskatchewan government emails warned of health-care collapse ahead of COVID patient transfer
Internal government documents show Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer warned the health minister the province's health care system would face extreme strain.
Canada
Mar 17, 2023
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe talks regrets in 2022
In a year-end chat with Global News, Premier Scott Moe expressed regret for how he handled the appearance of Colin Thatcher at throne speech in October.
Canada
Dec 30, 2022
Reality check: Will Calgary’s ebuses stress electrical grid?
Councillors will be considering the city's bus electrification strategy on Tuesday.
Tech
Dec 20, 2022
Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer calls for residents to get flu shots
The Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program reported that influenza cases have been on the rise with 61 per cent of cases in kids and youth up to 19 years old.
Canada
Nov 15, 2022
Mask mandates: Here’s where provinces and territories stand amid expert pleas
Here is a look at what provinces and territories in Canada say about the possibility of reinstating mask mandates as respiratory illness rages across the country.
Health
Nov 15, 2022
Moe comes to Merriman’s defence as Sask. NDP renews call for his ouster
Sask. NDP Leader Ryan Meili said Health Minister Paul Merriman is not listening to calls or concerns regarding the fourth wave of COVID-19 and called for his resignation.
Canada
Aug 30, 2021
Saskatchewan’s proof of vaccination, negative test result policy now in effect
Public service employees are also required to provide proof of vaccination or provide a negative COVID-19 test result at least every seven days.
Health
Oct 1, 2021
Frustration mounts among Saskatchewan health-care workers as ICU transfers continue
The Canadian Medical Association and SEIU-West called for stricter COVID-19 health measures Thursday, as the province announced three more ICU patient transfers to Ontario.
Canada
Oct 21, 2021
Coronavirus: What you can and can’t do when Saskatchewan enters Phase 4.1 of reopening plan
Phase 4.1 of Saskatchewan’s reopening plan amid the novel coronavirus pandemic starts on Monday, June 22, 2020.
Lifestyle
Jun 20, 2020
‘Superspreader event’: Saskatoon party linked to 21 coronavirus cases
One or two schoolchildren who attended the event are also in self-isolation, Shahab added.
Health
Sep 17, 2020
COVID-19: Saskatchewan adds 60 cases, 1 new death
Across the province, 743 cases are considered active.
Health
Jun 20, 2021
Regina business to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination from in-person patrons
The owner of Regina's Bodhi Tree Yoga says when he re-opens his studio doors next week, yogis wishing to attend class in-person will need to provide proof of full vaccination
Canada
Jul 6, 2021
COVID-19 cases declining, but Saskatchewan hospitals still under pressure: top doctor
Dr. Saqib Shahab, chief medical health officer, said Tuesday that it will take four to six weeks for hospitals to return to sustainable levels.
Canada
Nov 2, 2021