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Some Saskatchewan small businesses at risk of closing as loan repayment deadline nearsThe Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans given by the federal government during COVID-19 have to be repaid by Jan. 18th.Jan 3
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COVID-19 variant hits Sask., but expert says ‘no need to panic’WATCH: A new Omicron sub-variant of COVID-19 has made its way into the province of Saskatchewan. Global’s Easton Hamm has more on the new variant and the current state of COVID-19.Global News at 5 ReginaAug 19, 2023
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‘COVID-19 version of college’: Sask. Polytechnic celebrates students’ learning journey through pandemic at 2023 convocationMore than 1,800 Saskatchewan Polytechnic students took the final step in their degrees and crossed the stage to collect their diplomas on Thursday. Some students like Tara Bryant and Joy Juson, both graduating from the Early Childhood Development program, met each other face to face for the first time prior to the ceremony due to...Jun 19, 2023
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Crime in Saskatchewan changed with COVID-19. Police chiefs explain whyThe effect of COVID-19 on society is still being studied as the world heals from the pandemic. Brody Ratcliffe reports that both Regina and Saskatoon have noticed shifts in crime trends since the outbreak.Global News at 5 SaskatoonApr 25, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: April 22On this week’s episode of Focus Saskatchewan, we examine how the provinces top doctor warned of the danger the fourth COVID-19 wave presented to Saskatchewan’s health care system, how the rare earth metals industry might change the province, and how one-man facing assault charges was nominated for a public service medal.Focus SaskatchewanApr 24, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan: Saqib ShahabOn this week’s episode of Focus Saskatchewan, the province’s top doctor – Saqib Shahab, breaks down how he warned the health minister of how bad the fourth COVID-19 wave would be.Focus SaskatchewanApr 23, 2023
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Shahab comments on COVID-19 warnings to provincial governmentSaskatchewan Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab responded on Tuesday to emails sent by his office to the Saskatchewan government from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) warning of a health care system collapse if restrictions were not restored. When asked what if the province did too little, too late, Shahab said: “it is difficult for...Apr 18, 2023
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Saskatchewan health minister insists ‘we acted’ on COVID-19 adviceGlobal News asked to speak to the health minister after question period on Monday. A government spokesperson said he was not available.Global News at 5 ReginaMar 21, 2023
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Digital memorial to lives lost to COVID-19As Saskatchewan marked its third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this month, researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are putting together a digital memorial. As Kabi Moulitharan tells us, they’re hoping to show those who died from COVID-19 are more than a statistic.Global News at 5 ReginaMar 24, 2023
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Focus Saskatchewan March 18 EpisodeIn this week’s episode of Focus Saskatchewan, we break down the Saskatchewan First Act, the Regina Lyric Musical Theatre’s 35th anniversary and how the top Saskatchewan doctor warned the government about the fourth wave of COVID-19 months before it happened.Focus SaskatchewanMar 23, 2023
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Stabilized and persistent: Experts look at the future of COVID-19 in SaskatchewanMarch 18, 2023, marks the 3rd anniversary of when Saskatchewan declared a state of emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts say the virus is still hanging on.Global News at 5 ReginaMar 17, 2023
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Saskatchewan rolling out COVID-19 measuresSaskatchewan is bringing in measures geared towards those with weaker immune systems and front-line healthcare workers as it navigates the fourth wave of the pandemic.Global News at 10 ReginaAug 31, 2021
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Regina’s Extendicare Parkside among long-term care homes dealing with COVID-19 outbreaksCOVID-19 cases across Saskatchewan are up — and once again we are seeing an uptick of cases in long-term care homes. On Monday the Saskatchewan Health Authority announced new restrictions on visitation in Regina, effective immediately.Global News at 10 ReginaAug 23, 2021
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Sask. COVID-19 cases point to less spread among fully-vaccinated, possibility of boosters: expertsSome Saskatchewan doctors say case numbers show lowered rates of COVID-19 among the fully-vaccinated, and booster shots may be needed.Global News at 10 ReginaAug 24, 2021
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Coronavirus: Saskatchewan to receive first delivery of Pfizer vaccine next weekSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced on Wednesday that the province will receive 1,950 doses of the Pfizer vaccine by Dec. 15 which will be administered at Regina General Hospital. Health-care workers providing direct care to COVID-19 patients will be prioritized with those doses.CanadaDec 9, 2020
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Indigenous leaders flag treaty obligation for COVID-19 vaccine deliverySaskatchewan treaty commissioner Mary Culbertson said Canada is legally obligated to give Indigenous communities early access to the coronavirus vaccine.Global News at 10 ReginaDec 8, 2020
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Epidemiologist questions efficacy of Sask. PHOs as COVID-19 cases surpass 10,000Less than a month ago, there were 5,000 total COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan — a figure that’s now more than doubled. As Roberta Bell reports, it’s leading to questions about how well the public health measures are working to contain the virus.Global News at 10 ReginaDec 7, 2020
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Sask. Health Authority top doctor does not see end in ‘near future’ to climbing COVID-19 hospitalizations‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson joins Saskatchewan Health Authority Chief Medical Officer Dr. Susan Shaw to discuss what she calls a crisis in the province’s health-care system. Saskatchewan is seeing record-setting hospitalizations in a Delta variant-fuelled fourth wave, and Shaw doesn’t see a plateau coming in the near future. She is hopeful the newly...CanadaOct 3, 2021
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Hospitality Saskatchewan on proof of vaccinationAs of today, you’ll have to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test at a number of non-essential businesses. Hospitality Saskatchewan CEO Jim Bence talks about the impact on businesses.Global News Morning SaskatoonOct 1, 2021
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Saskatchewan looking at sending some COVID-19 ICU patients to ManitobaSaskatchewan is exploring the possibility of sending some of its intensive care patients to Manitoba.Oct 15, 2021