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The NDP are on the hunt for a new federal party leader, but it comes with a unique set of rules. Murray Wood takes issue...
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Saskatoon police make changes amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Saskatoon Police Service is changing how it does business during the COVID-19 outbreak. In an effort to practice social distancing and reduce the number of visitors into police headquarters on 25t...
Mar 17, 2020
Union members "waiting on word" as to what's next for casual, part-time school support staff
Although the province will pay full-time support staff at Saskatchewan schools once the classrooms are shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty remains for those working part-time, or casua...
Mar 17, 2020 (Saskatoon Public Schools/submitted)
Saskatoon transit, taxi services to continue operation
While many businesses around the province continue to close amidst the growing COVID-19 scare, Saskatoon's transit services and taxi companies aren't going anywhere, despite some hard times. "Business...
Mar 17, 2020 (650 CKOM)
COVID-19 an opportunity for scammers
People who make a living preying on the vulnerable during a crisis are making their mark during the COVID-19 pandemic. Saskatoon Police are warning the public to be on the lookout for online scams rel...
Mar 17, 2020 (Saskatoon Police Service/ Twitter)
O'Shea's closes for St. Patrick's Day, donates to charity
A Saskatoon bar is shutting its doors for St. Patrick's Day. It's usually a very busy day for O'Shea's Irish Pub, but they're closing down for the night to avoid drawing a large crowd of people due to...
Mar 17, 2020 O'Shea's Irish Pub
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Cineplex announces closures across Canada to help stop the spread of COVID-19
All 165 Cineplex theatres in Canada are closing, including two in Saskatoon. In a release sent on its Twitter page, Cineplex said it will be temporarily closing its network of entertainment venues. Th...
Mar 16, 2020
Remai Modern to close temporarily to mitigate COVID-19 risks
Saskatoon's Remai Modern is closing in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The museum's closure will come into effect Tuesday, including all events and programs. In a press release, the museum s...
Mar 16, 2020 The main entrance to the Remai Modern art gallery in Saskatoon. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
SIGA to temporarily close casinos in response to COVID-19 pandemic
SIGA has announced it will be temporarily closing its casinos for two weeks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a release sent late Monday afternoon, SIGA president and CEO Zane Hansen said at th...
Mar 16, 2020
Sask. Teachers' Federation supports province's school closure decision
On Monday afternoon the president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, Patrick Maze, held a press conference to answer questions about the government's decision to suspend all classes as of Frida...
Mar 16, 2020 (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Sask. records 7th COVID-19 case amid school closures
On the same day the Government of Saskatchewan announced there's a seventh presumptive case of COVID-19 in the province, it also announced classes would be suspended indefinitely. Saskatchewan's chief...
Mar 16, 2020
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