[ad_1] SASKATOON – You can now pay for a COVID-19 test in Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) partnered with biotech company Quantum Genetics to come up with the COVID-19 tests. The tests cost $ 150 and people can get the results in up to 48 hours. Private testing is …
Read More »The Manitoba woman remembers meeting her 75-year-old husband at a Hudson’s Bay store
[ad_1] WINNIPEG – Closing a landmark in downtown Winnipeg is sparking many memories for Morris, Man. Female. On Monday, the Hudson’s Bay Company announced it would immediately close its store in downtown Winnipeg, although it was originally scheduled to close in February 2021. For Ruth Schroeder, 99, the shop has …
Read More »BC Hydro by lowering rates, customers receive a one-time credit
[ad_1] VICTORIA – BC Hydro is reducing its tariffs by 0.6% for fiscal year 2020-21, the energy supplier announced Tuesday. BC Hydro customers will receive a one-time credit following the rate reduction, which is retroactive to April 1, 2020. Credit is expected to average around $ 4 for residential BC …
Read More »Man arrested, fined for refusing to follow COVID-19 orders in Langford
[ad_1] VICTORIA – A Vancouver Island man was arrested and fined for refusing to wear a mask and verbally abusing staff at a Langford gas station. Police were called to the Peninsula Co-op at 2320 Millstrearm Road at 3:30 pm Monday for a man causing a disturbance. West Shore RCMP …
Read More »Hudson’s Bay store in downtown Winnipeg closes earlier than expected on Monday
[ad_1] WINNIPEG – The Hudson’s Bay Company store in downtown Winnipeg officially closed its doors starting Monday, November 30, forever, even though it was scheduled to close in early 2021. In a statement to CTV News, a company spokesman said the current COVID-19 situation in Manitoba has led to the …
Read More »NOAA scientists discover new species of gelatinous animals near Puerto Rico
[ad_1] Scientists have discovered a new species of ctenophore, or scallop jelly, near Puerto Rico. The new name of Duobrachium sparksae was discovered two and a half miles below sea level by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fisheries research team. It was found during an underwater expedition using a …
Read More »NOAA scientists discover new species of gelatinous animals near Puerto Rico
[ad_1] Scientists have discovered a new species of ctenophore, or scallop jelly, near Puerto Rico. The new name of Duobrachium sparksae was discovered two and a half miles below sea level by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fisheries research team. It was found during an underwater expedition using a …
Read More »Two new cases of COVID-19 in two separate schools in London
[ad_1] LONDON, ONT. – Two positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified by the Middlesex-London Health Unit in two separate schools in the London area. One case was confirmed at the St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic Primary School and a case at the John Paul II Catholic Secondary School. MLHU is …
Read More »Space sky guide: the 5 astronomy events not to be missed in December
[ad_1] As Christmas approaches, which is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year, there is a lot to see when it comes to events in space for astronomers. It begins with a simple meteor shower and ends with one of the most spectacular space events we will witness …
Read More »Sask. reports another coronavirus death, 197 new cases
[ad_1] REGINA – Another resident of Saskatchewan died after testing positive for COVID-19. The province said the person, in the 80+ age group, came from the northwest area. This is the province’s forty-fifth death related to COVID-19. Saskatchewan also reported 197 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing active cases …
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