While some live events are taking place within COVID-19 restrictions, SaskMusic says highly-skilled workers and private venues are being hit hardest by the prolonged closure.

Celeigh Cardinal and Striker took home a Juno win from home during the 2020 virtual event on Monday night.

The 23-year-old pop singer's deeply personal 2018 "The Pains of Growing'' picked up album and pop album of the year, while she also won songwriter for her work on several of its tracks.

Several months after Juno organizers pulled the plug on festivities that were set for Saskatoon, they've announced June 29 as the night trophies will be handed out in all 42 categories.

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting people in Saskatoon, beyond illness and event cancellations or postponements.

The Juno Awards isn't the only event cancelled in Saskatoon in the wake of COVID-19. Global News takes a look at what else has been impacted.

For the artists hoping to pick up one of the homegrown music biz's highest honours, the cancellation of the Junos is a missed opportunity.

The florists were providing the flowers for free to the Junos. Now they've sold their stock to give the money to charity.

Saskatoon businesses are gearing up for the 2020 Juno Awards on Sunday, with some already seeing more customers.

Alexandra Streliski's been toasted as a rising star of the Canadian music scene, with three Juno nominations for instrumental album, breakthrough artist and album of the year.