What Phase 2 of Reopening Looks Like for Sask. Businesses

Source: Alex Soloducha, cbc.ca, May 18, 2020 Shopping malls and retail stores that had to close are allowed to reopen in Phase 2. Many people are eager to see their hairstylist after a two-month hiatus from hair clippers and colours due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hairdressers in Saskatchewan are permitted to resume business Tuesday, as… Continue reading What Phase 2 of Reopening Looks Like for Sask. Businesses

First Clinical Trial for Possible COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by Health Canada

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Source: Emerald Bensadoun, globalnews.ca, May 16, 2020 If the  vaccine trails are successful, Trudeau has said the National Research Council of Canada will be working with the drug’s manufacturers in order to produce and distribute them across the country. The first Canadian clinical trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine have been approved by Health Canada,… Continue reading First Clinical Trial for Possible COVID-19 Vaccine Approved by Health Canada

Canada-U.S. Border Could Remain Closed Until June

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Source: Rachel Aiello, ctvnews.ca, May 15, 2020 Trudeau shared concerns that opening up international travel would make Canadians “vulnerable.”  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the current talks underway to extend the Canada-U.S. border restrictions prohibiting all non-essential travel across the border for another month are “going well,” and now’s not the time to… Continue reading Canada-U.S. Border Could Remain Closed Until June

Alberta Rolls out New Online Tool to Help Businesses Prepare for Reopening

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Source: cbc.ca, May 12, 2020 The province waited until yesterday to release the online tool, “Alberta Biz Connect,” because it wanted to consult with stakeholders, businesses, industry associations, and other provinces first. With the possible start date for Stage 1 of the relaunch plan expected later this week, the province released a new online tool… Continue reading Alberta Rolls out New Online Tool to Help Businesses Prepare for Reopening

What we know ahead of Saskatchewan’s next COVID-19 update

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Source: Michaela Solomon, regina.ctvnews.ca, May 06, 2020 Officials are monitoring the number of rising cases accordingly. REGINA — Here’s what we know ahead of Saskatchewan’s next update on COVID-19 cases in the province. The cases: Saskatchewan reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the province’s total to 487. Read the full story here…… Continue reading What we know ahead of Saskatchewan’s next COVID-19 update

Camping will look different in Saskatchewan this summer

Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, May 05, 2020 Shared facilities including showers, laundry, and cookhouses, along with recreational facilities such as beach access, picnic areas and playgrounds will remain closed. Camping will look a little different this summer as Saskatchewan continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. With the first phase of the province’s reopen plan… Continue reading Camping will look different in Saskatchewan this summer

Reopen Saskatchewan plan phase one begins today

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Source: Michaela Solomon, regina.ctvnews.ca, May 04, 2020 As of today, Saskatchewan residents will have access to dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy and chiropractic treatments, but public and private gatherings are still capped at a maximum of 10 people. REGINA — Saskatchewan will reopen some non-essential services on Monday, as the first phase of the… Continue reading Reopen Saskatchewan plan phase one begins today

Campers can start making reservations on May 4

Source: CTVNewsRegina.ca Staff, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, April 25, 2020 Campers can start making reservations on May 4, as campgrounds were included in the first of the five ‘reopening’ phases. REGINA — Saskatchewan campsites will be available for bookings starting on May 4, for camping start dates on June 1. The opening of campsites was announced as part… Continue reading Campers can start making reservations on May 4

Sask. NDP leader says province reopening is positive, but not without risk

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Source: Josh Lynn, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, April 24, 2020 The NDP Leader is worried the plan isn’t in coordination with other provinces and the federal government. SASKATOON — On Thursday Premier Scott Moe unveiled his government’s plan to gradually lift COVID-19-related restrictions in a series of phases. The wide-ranging document touched on everything from resuming non-urgent medical… Continue reading Sask. NDP leader says province reopening is positive, but not without risk

How Lloydminister plans to reopen as Sask. eases restrictions

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Source: Jeff Lawrence, edmonton.ctvnews.ca, April 23, 2020 Alberta hasn’t announced details of its relaunch strategy, however on Thursday their COVID-19 case count rose to 3,720. EDMONTON — The city divided by the Alberta-Saskatchewan border could end up being half-open for business within the next month. Lloydminster will be in a unique situation given its position… Continue reading How Lloydminister plans to reopen as Sask. eases restrictions