Trial begins for Saskatchewan man accused of abducting daughter to prevent COVID-19 vaccination
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.
Canada
Apr 8
Closing arguments presented in Michael Gordon Jackson abduction case
Infront of a full courtroom Thursday, Jackson told his side of the story first in what he called a “historic criminal case” in Saskatchewan.
Canada
Apr 18
‘Distrust of police’: Michael Gordon Jackson abduction trial continues in Regina
Jackson is accused with abducting his daughter to prevent her from getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Crime
Apr 11
Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. needs to repay $8M following CRA audit
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.
Canada
Apr 5
Court offers look into final moments before arrest in COVID-19 abduction trial
RCMP officers Spencer Hornoi and Toril Romailler arrested Jackson in Vernon, B.C., on Feb. 24, 2022.
Canada
Apr 12
Measles vaccine makers report shortages in Canada as cases rise
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.
Health
Mar 21
‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Chris Barber suing Ottawa for freezing accounts
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.
Canada
Feb 23
VIDO director discusses research in Saskatchewan having a global impact
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.
Science
Feb 6
How Saskatchewan’s outlook on COVID-19 changed in 2023
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.
Health
Jan 1
90% of Saskatchewan residents under 64 have not gotten COVID-19 shot this season: CRISP report
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.
Canada
Dec 22, 2023
COVID is spiking in parts of Canada. What does this mean for holiday festivities?
Holiday joy means potentially spreading the cold, flu, and COVID-19. And health experts caution Canadians to stay vigilant amid the festivities.
Health
Dec 19, 2023
Sask. experts weigh in on flu season with holidays around the corner
As the holidays approach, two Saskatchewan health experts stress the importance of residents getting their flu shots to avoid complications such as hospitalizations.
Health
Dec 4, 2023
Five Sask. people dead from influenza in last two weeks: CRISP report
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.
Health
Nov 24, 2023
Life expectancy in Canada fell for the 3rd year in a row. What’s happening?
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.
Canada
Nov 27, 2023
University of Sask. doctor says it’s vital to get updated COVID-19 shot
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.
Canada
Oct 29, 2023
‘Vaccine passports’ effective in boosting COVID-19 vaccine uptake: study
A group of researchers said the vaccine passport announcement increased first-dose uptake by 290,168 people, or 17.5 per cent.
Health
Nov 7, 2023
Saskatchewan pharmacists urge citizens to get RSV vaccine this cold and flu season
There is a new vaccine available for those 60 and older to prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
Canada
Oct 17, 2023
Saskatchewan Ministry of health encourages those eligible to get new COVID-19 booster
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.
Health
Sep 27, 2023
Flu shots and walk-in clinics available in Saskatchewan as cold and flu season rolls in
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding residents to get their flu shot as the weather starts to get colder.
Health
Oct 11, 2023
COVID-19, flu vaccines on the way as cases rise: CRISP report
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.
Health
Oct 2, 2023