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The trial is centered around Michael Gordon Jackson, a 53-year-old who pleaded not guilty to abduction in contravention of a child custody order.

Infront of a full courtroom Thursday, Jackson told his side of the story first in what he called a “historic criminal case” in Saskatchewan.

Jackson is accused with abducting his daughter to prevent her from getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

REAL will need to repay the federal government $8 million following an audit from the CRA in funding for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two companies that make measles vaccines are reporting shortages, saying remaining doses are reserved for public health programs. The shortage comes as global cases rise.

RCMP officers Spencer Hornoi and Toril Romailler arrested Jackson in Vernon, B.C., on Feb. 24, 2022.

Chris Barber, who owns a trucking company in southwestern Saskatchewan, filed last week a statement of claim in Court of King’s Bench in Saskatoon.

The director of VIDO spoke with Global News about some of the work being done at the facility and some of the upgrades being added.

According to the province's latest report from its respiratory illness tracker, there were 569 confirmed COVID-19 cases over the reporting period between Dec. 3 and Dec. 16.

From Sept. 18 to Dec. 16, slightly over 12 per cent of people in Regina and Saskatoon between six months and 64 years old were vaccinated against COVID-19.

Holiday joy means potentially spreading the cold, flu, and COVID-19. And health experts caution Canadians to stay vigilant amid the festivities.

As the holidays approach, two Saskatchewan health experts stress the importance of residents getting their flu shots to avoid complications such as hospitalizations.

As of Nov. 18, 18.9 per cent of the Saskatchewan population received influenza vaccine this season, the highest percentage of those living in Regina. 

Statistics Canada released new data showing that the life expectancy at birth of Canadians fell, to 81.3 years in 2022 from 81.6 years in 2021. 

Dr. Nazeem Muhajarine from the University of Saskatchewan says it's vital get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the subvariant that's now circulating widely in Canada.

A group of researchers said the vaccine passport announcement increased first-dose uptake by 290,168 people, or 17.5 per cent.

There is a new vaccine available for those 60 and older to prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

As fall rolls around, the Saskatchewan Ministry of health is expecting an increase in COVID-19 activity. The government recently announced that a new booster shot is available.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding residents to get their flu shot as the weather starts to get colder.

Oct. 10 marks the formal start date for COVID-19 and flu vaccine availability, though high-risk individuals may be eligible for an earlier shot.