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Enhancing lives through an appreciation of music

Enhancing lives through an appreciation of music

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The new normal: Don’t expect a return to pre-pandemic life, experts say

The new normal: Don’t expect a return to pre-pandemic life, experts say

It’s been a year since COVID-19 was labelled a pandemic, lockdown measures became the norm and the terms social-distancing, contact tracing and flattening the curve became part of the global language.
Here are 11 things Canadians should expect when travel opens up again

Here are 11 things Canadians should expect when travel opens up again

Are you excited, apathetic or worried? A travel industry expert provides a detailed travel forecast for what’s to come: This week, some health officials have said we will likely live in a post-pandemic world by the summer--if things continue to go th
COVID-19 Immunization expanded to ages 72-plus

COVID-19 Immunization expanded to ages 72-plus

COVID-19 vaccine booking eligibility is being expanded. Starting March 14 at 8 a.m.
March 13 COVID-19 update: One death, vaccines surpass 100,000, 153 new cases, 120 recoveries

March 13 COVID-19 update: One death, vaccines surpass 100,000, 153 new cases, 120 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 1,624 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, surpassing the 100,000 vaccination milestone and bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 100,195.
Saskatchewan to Mars: Tim Haltigin is the constant space inquisitor

Saskatchewan to Mars: Tim Haltigin is the constant space inquisitor

Scientists should always have more questions than answers. It’s the main kernel of advice Tim Haltigin gives for any aspiring astronaut.
Judge hands Westside gang member stiff sentence

Judge hands Westside gang member stiff sentence

Two extremely powerful and moving RCMP Victim Impact Statements revealed what police deal with all too often as they combat dangerous street gang activity.
COVID-19 Immunization Alert: Eligibility for booking expanded to ages 76-plus

COVID-19 Immunization Alert: Eligibility for booking expanded to ages 76-plus

COVID-19 vaccine booking eligibility is being expanded. Starting March 13 at 8 a.m., the Saskatchewan Health Authority Patient Booking System will now include individuals 76 years of age and older.
March 12 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 2,692 more vaccines, 176 new cases, 131 recoveries

March 12 COVID-19 update: Three deaths, 2,692 more vaccines, 176 new cases, 131 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 2,692 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 98,571.
Appointments for vaccinations already exceed 10,000

Appointments for vaccinations already exceed 10,000

In the initial hours of Saskatchewan’s new booking system being launched, 10,636 individuals in Saskatchewan 80 years of age and older have been booked for their COVID-19 vaccine. A total of 5,616 of those appointments were made today (as of 11 a.m.
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