Source: bbc.com. April 7, 2020 With countries tightening travel restrictions and borders, the next UFC match may take place on a private island. UFC president Dana White says he is close to securing a private island to continue hosting fights during the coronavirus crisis. White says UFC 249 will go ahead on 18 April at… Continue reading UFC 249 may go ahead on a private island
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With new COVID-19 cases confirmed, province encourages downloading SaskAlert app
Source: Michaela Solomon and Katherine Hill, regina.ctvnews.ca, April 7, 2020 While the number of active cases is down, the province is encouraging the public to download the SaskAlert App for up-to-date information regarding COVID-19. REGINA — There are four new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, the province announced on Monday. For the first time since the novel virus… Continue reading With new COVID-19 cases confirmed, province encourages downloading SaskAlert app
UK PM Boris Johnson in intensive care due to COVID-19
Source: Connor Sephton, April 7, 2020 The latest figures show the death rate of those admitted to intensive care in the UK is now exceeding 50%. The prime minister is “extremely sick” and it is very likely he will need a ventilator, according to a medical expert. Boris Johnson has spent the night in intensive care… Continue reading UK PM Boris Johnson in intensive care due to COVID-19
Need to apply for the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit and EI sickness pay? Here’s how
Source: Ryan Flanagan, ctvnews.ca, April 6, 2020 CERB applications open on April 6, and can be made retroactively as far back as March 15. TORONTO — The federal government is offering new financial support for Canadians whose jobs have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The unprecedented suite of measures includes enhanced eligibility for employment… Continue reading Need to apply for the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit and EI sickness pay? Here’s how
Medical supplies bound for Canada possibly blocked at U.S. border
Source: Amanda Connolly, globalnews.ca, April 6, 2020 Ford has said that a shipment of three million medical masks may be blocked at the border. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian officials are still in talks with U.S. officials about reports medical supplies could be blocked from entering Canada as the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen. In… Continue reading Medical supplies bound for Canada possibly blocked at U.S. border
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Humboldt Broncos bus crash
Source: Jason Warick, April 6, 2020 While the city has cancelled public events due to the coronavirus, tributes to players are being posted online. The ice inside Elgar Petersen Arena in Humboldt, Sask., is gone. This community’s central gathering place, home of its Humboldt Broncos, sits empty. Spring hockey camps have been cancelled due to… Continue reading Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Humboldt Broncos bus crash
On Friday, Saskatchewan reported 14 new cases of the coronavirus
Source: Stephanie Taylor and Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, April 4, 2020 An assisted care employee recently tested positive for the coronavirus. Saskatchewan reported 14 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in the province on Friday, bringing the total since the first case was reported to 220. One case is an employee of Memory Lane… Continue reading On Friday, Saskatchewan reported 14 new cases of the coronavirus
As the anniversary of the Broncos bus crash draws near, lawsuits are filed
Source: Stephanie Taylor and Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, April 4, 2020 On Friday in Regina, a proposed class-action lawsuit was filed. CALGARY — It’s been almost two years since the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash in Saskatchewan and with the solemn anniversary comes a closing legal window that has seen several lawsuits filed… Continue reading As the anniversary of the Broncos bus crash draws near, lawsuits are filed
Woman who handled tickets and cash at snowmobile rally later tested COVID-19 positive
Source: Lisa Risom, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, April 3, 2020 So far, 24 known cases of the virus can be traced back to the Lakeland Snowmobile Club dinner. PRINCE ALBERT — On March 14, days before the province would ban gatherings of its size, Marg Clair was pitching in at the Lakeland Snowmobile Club Wilderness Rally Supper in… Continue reading Woman who handled tickets and cash at snowmobile rally later tested COVID-19 positive
Wild goats take over Llandudno, Wales amid coronavirus lockdown
Source: Aleesha Khaliq, April 2, 2020 Herds of Great Orme Kashmiri goats could be seen strolling the streets and grazing on grass from church grounds, flower beds, and residential properties. (CNN)–A coastal town in north Wales has found a whole new meaning to the phrase herd immunity, after goats were spotted roaming its quiet streets. It… Continue reading Wild goats take over Llandudno, Wales amid coronavirus lockdown