Source: Mandy Vocke, globalnews.ca, May 26, 2020 Tests will be done on a volunteer basis across the country, with researchers hoping to test diverse ages and health backgrounds. University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) team has seen promising results in their clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine. The team… Continue reading Human Clinical Trials for COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Ready for Fall Say USask Researchers
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Cigarette Caused Saskatoon Fire Resulting in $1.3m in Damages
Source: CTV News Staff, Saskatoon CTV News, May 26, 2020 The fire, caused by the improper disposal of a cigarette, originated between two structures and spread quickly. SASKATOON — The investigation into a two-alarm, multi-residential, multi-structure fire that occurred in the 100 block of East Hampton Boulevard on Saturday night has concluded, according to the… Continue reading Cigarette Caused Saskatoon Fire Resulting in $1.3m in Damages
Regina Students Deliver Garden Kits During Pandemic
Source: Heidi Atter, cbc.ca, May 26, 2020 Tayef Ahmed and the U of R student run group called YOU should GARDEN, have delivered more than 100 gardening bags with seedlings to people in the city and have online workshops to help people learn for free. Lots of people are in their gardens this time of… Continue reading Regina Students Deliver Garden Kits During Pandemic
Trudeau Seeking 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave for Workers
Source: Rachel Aiello, ctvnews.ca, May 25, 2020 Trudeau has said that no one should have to choose between taking a day off work due to illness, or being able to pay their bills. OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his government intends to move forward on talks with the provinces and territories on… Continue reading Trudeau Seeking 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave for Workers
Saskatoon Man Credits Neighbor for Saving His Daughter From House Fire
Source: Nathaniel Dove, globalnews.ca, May 25, 2020 The family’s home was destroyed along with the duplex next door. Alvin Albert said his neighbour saved his daughter’s life. “If Wayne wasn’t there in time, my daughter would have been gone,” he told Global News. Read the full story here… For the latest information and for more… Continue reading Saskatoon Man Credits Neighbor for Saving His Daughter From House Fire
Sask. Company Closer to Drilling for Liquid Helium
Source: Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi, globalnews.ca, May 25, 2020 The company aims to create five to 10 drill sites, with each site possibly employing 10 Saskatchewan residents. A Saskatoon-based company is one step closer to starting drilling for liquid helium in southern Saskatchewan. Royal Helium is looking for deposits of the element near Climax in an area… Continue reading Sask. Company Closer to Drilling for Liquid Helium
Sask. Reveals Program to Clean up Inactive Oil and Gas Sites Will Create 2,100 Jobs
Source:Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, May 23, 2020 The program, which is being rolled out in a number of phases, will oildeal with 8,000 inactive wells and facilities. The Saskatchewan government is launching its Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP) to help people get back to work amid the coronavirus pandemic. It’s a reclamation program that deals with… Continue reading Sask. Reveals Program to Clean up Inactive Oil and Gas Sites Will Create 2,100 Jobs