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Health Canada approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine targeting latest variantThe KP.3 variant of SARS-CoV-2 is dominating in Canada right now, accounting for the majority of the COVID-19 cases in the country.CanadaSep 17
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Destroy old COVID shots to get new ones? What’s behind the guidanceSeveral provinces have suspended COVID-19 vaccination campaigns as Health Canada deals with approvals for a new shot that targets the main variant now in circulation.CanadaSep 6
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Criminal trial of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers comes to an endAfter 45 days of evidence and legal arguments the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is finally at an end.CrimeSep 13
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University of Sask.’s VIDO facility is raising its game in vaccine researchSaskatchewan's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization is a leader in vaccine research and development. Soon, it will be able to work with the highest level pathogens.CanadaJul 26
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COVID-19, Ebola, bird flu: What to know about zoonotic diseasesCOVID-19 and H5N1 bird flu are both zoonotic, meaning they jumped from animals to humans. How did that happen and how can they infect humans?CanadaJun 15
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University of Manitoba receives ‘groundbreaking’ funding for vaccine, biomanufacturing researchThe University of Manitoba received a record breaking investment for vaccine and biomedical research. This will also include the construction of two research facilities.ScienceMay 6
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Trial begins for Saskatchewan man accused of abducting daughter to prevent COVID-19 vaccinationThe trial is centered around Michael Gordon Jackson, a 53-year-old who pleaded not guilty to abduction in contravention of a child custody order.CanadaApr 8
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Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. needs to repay $8M following CRA auditREAL will need to repay the federal government $8 million following an audit from the CRA in funding for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaApr 5
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Possible Hepatitis A exposure at Saskatoon Shoppers Drug MartAnyone who purchased food and beverage items between Feb. 27 and March 19 at the Centre Mall Shoppers Drug Mart could have been exposed if they didn't use a self-checkout.CanadaMar 21
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Measles vaccine makers report shortages in Canada as cases riseTwo companies that make measles vaccines are reporting shortages, saying remaining doses are reserved for public health programs. The shortage comes as global cases rise.HealthMar 21
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Measles immunization rates in Sask. high as out-of-province cases pop upThe Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding residents to get their measles vaccine.HealthMar 7
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Can you get measles if vaccinated? What to know as cases riseAlthough fully vaccinated people can get measles, Dr. Sumontra Chakrabarti, an infectious diseases physician at Trillium Health Partners, stressed how infrequent it is.HealthMar 5
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What is chronic wasting disease? A look at ‘very concerning’ cases in CanadaScientists say the latest detections of Chronic Wasting Disease show it keeps spreading, raising the risk it can infect more species.CanadaFeb 2
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How Saskatchewan’s outlook on COVID-19 changed in 2023According 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.HealthJan 1
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90% of Saskatchewan residents under 64 have not gotten COVID-19 shot this season: CRISP reportFrom 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.CanadaDec 22, 2023
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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.HealthDec 19, 2023
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Five Sask. people dead from influenza in last two weeks: CRISP reportAs of Nov. 18, 18.9 per cent of the Saskatchewan population received influenza vaccine this season, the highest percentage of those living in Regina.HealthNov 24, 2023
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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.CanadaNov 27, 2023
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‘Vaccine passports’ effective in boosting COVID-19 vaccine uptake: studyA group of researchers said the vaccine passport announcement increased first-dose uptake by 290,168 people, or 17.5 per cent.HealthNov 7, 2023
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Alberta premier promises to protect parents’ rights during speech to UCP conventionSmith's speech came prior to delegates debating and voting on about 30 resolutions.PoliticsNov 4, 2023