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The Clyson family trip to Antigua last March was a redo of sorts. They'd already cancelled one trip to Mexico due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions.

With two teenagers in tow, Rob and Kathleen Anne Clyson of Kitchener, Ont., knew it might be the last time they'd be able to get the whole clan on a plane at the same time.

Travel insurance giant refuses payout, claiming Ontario man's COVID not severe enough | CBC News Despite having both trip interruption and emergency COVID-19 coverage, an Ontario man's insurance claim was denied after he tested positive while vacationing in Antigua. Why? He wasn't sick enough to qualify. But one lawyer says the policy was clear and Manulife was wrong to reject the claim.

As the city returns to normal after the heavy snowfall in December, Saskatoon residents are noticing more foggy and frosty mornings than usual.

A meteorologist with Canada’s weather service says he’s noticed it, too.

“We’ve been constantly, from the office here, issuing fog advisories for the province of Saskatchewan,” Eric D***s, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, told CTV News.

“It’s been an enormously foggy start to 2023.”

Here's why it's been so foggy in Saskatoon As the city returns to normal after the heavy snowfall in December, Saskatoon residents are noticing more foggy and frosty mornings than usual.

As a real estate agent, you know firsthand the challenges and obstacles that can come with the job. Here are the top pain points that realtors often face and some solutions to help you overcome them:

Finding new clients: One of the biggest challenges for real estate agents is finding new clients and generating leads. One solution is to invest in targeted online advertising and social media marketing to reach potential buyers and sellers. Networking and building relationships with local businesses and community organizations can also be a great way to find new clients.

Managing time: With the demands of showings, open houses, and client meetings, it can be tough for real estate agents to effectively manage their time. One solution is to use a scheduling tool or calendar to help you stay organized and prioritize your tasks. It can also be helpful to set boundaries and communicate with clients about your availability.

Staying up-to-date on market trends: The real estate market is constantly changing, and it's important for real estate agents to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and changes. One solution is to regularly read industry blogs and publications, attend industry events and conferences, and take continuing education courses.

Dealing with difficult clients: Dealing with difficult clients is something that all real estate agents will have to face at some point. One solution is to have a clear set of expectations and policies in place, and to communicate them.

By many standards, 2022 was a difficult year not only for Saskatchewan residents, but for all Canadians.

From rising interest rates, to skyrocketing grocery prices, to illness — it can seem like the hardships keep coming.

While nothing actually changes at midnight on New Year's, many take the fresh calendar year as an opportunity to change their outlook. For some, that means finding more joy in everyday life.

Find joy in 2023 with these outdoorsy, unique and entertaining Sask. activities | CBC News While nothing really changes at midnight on New Year's, many take the fresh calendar year as an opportunity to change their outlook. For some, that means finding more joy in everyday life.

With snowbanks piling high all over town, even in a city known for winter weather, this is more than some vehicles can handle.

That’s why a Saskatoon man decided to lend a helping hand.

“Me and my friend Julian were driving down the street, and it started with, ‘hey, let’s help this guy out,’” said Shaday Fiddler. “And we did. It all kind of started from there, so I made a Facebook post. It got pretty big and we’ve been pretty busy ever since.”

'I just like helping people': Snow angels pulling cars out for free With snowbanks piling high all over town, even in a city known for winter weather, this is more than some vehicles can handle.

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You may have heard the term "sober curious" going around. Trying out or flat-out choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle has been trending for a few years now.

Now, beverage companies are taking notice.

There are a multitude of reasons why people choose not to drink alcohol. There are, of course, recovering alcoholics and pregnant women, but there are also people who don't drink due to a conflict with medication they're on, their religion, athletic training or wellness goals.

Local artisans, brewers, restaurants hop aboard as non-alcoholic beverage trend grows in Sask. | CBC News Recent trends have been very clear: People want non-alcoholic drink options that aren't simply soda, juice or the basic light, alcohol-free beers that have been available for years.

Environment Canada issued extreme cold warnings on Sunday as a multi-day episode of “very cold wind chills” descends on the prairies.

At around 10 a.m. on Sunday morning, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued extreme cold warnings for the most northerly regions of Saskatchewan.

The area affected spans from the Alberta to the Manitoba border and stretches as far south as Wollaston Lake.

Extreme cold warnings in effect for northern Sask.: Environment Canada Environment Canada issued extreme cold warnings on Sunday as a multi-day episode of “very cold wind chills” descends on the prairies.

A ground-breaking World Cup with a fairy tale ending
Lionel Messi was the hero of the highest-scoring World Cup in history. FIFA+ looks back on a historic tournament.

A ground-breaking World Cup with a fairy tale ending Lionel Messi was the hero of the highest-scoring World Cup in history. FIFA+ looks back on a historic tournament.

People in Regina came together Saturday for Human Rights Day to protest against the current regime in Iran.

The United Nations promotes Human Rights Day on Dec. 10 to remember the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The theme this year was Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All.

Pouyan Nikzad was one of the people joining the rally in Regina on Saturday afternoon, calling for a change of government in Iran.

Regina rally calls for change of Iranian regime on Human Rights Day | CBC News People in Regina came together on Human Rights Day to protest against the current regime in Iran.

Canada is preparing to expand its medically assisted death framework to become one of the broadest in the world, a change some want to delay due to concerns vulnerable people have easier access to death than to a life without suffering.
Starting in March, people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness will be able to access assisted death. Mental illness was excluded when the most recent medical assistance in dying (MAID) law was passed in 2021.

Canada prepares to expand assisted death amid debate Canada is preparing to expand its medically assisted death framework to become one of the broadest in the world, a change some want to delay due to concerns vulnerable people have easier access to death than to a life without suffering.

A person is dead following a fire in a Rosthern, Sask. apartment building, according to RCMP.

Emergency responders were called to the building on 4th Avenue in Rosthern around 9 a.m. Thursday, RCMP said in a news release.

All other residents evacuated from the building safely, RCMP said.

'It's a pretty traumatic thing': Resident of Rosthern apartment recounts son's exit from burning building A person is dead following a fire in a Rosthern, Sask. apartment building, according to RCMP.

As a Saskatchewan inmate continues a three-month-long hunger strike protesting her living conditions, provincial data shows three of Saskatchewan’s four secure adult correctional centres are currently overcapacity.

3 of 4 Saskatchewan correctional centres overcapacity | Globalnews.ca As of Monday, Pine Grove Correctional Centre was 56 inmates over its operational capacity. Meanwhile, a hunger strike at Pine Grove has renewed scrutiny of facility conditions.

The Saskatchewan government has introduced two amendment acts that, if approved, would provide First Nations increased autonomy on the sale of cannabis and bylaw enforcement.

The Cannabis Control (Saskatchewan) Amendment Act, 2022 would provide a provincial legal framework for First Nations to license and regulate the distribution and sale of cannabis within their communities.

Sask. legislation would boost First Nations' authority over cannabis sales, bylaw enforcement | CBC News The Saskatchewan government has introduced two amendment acts that, if approved, would provide First Nations increased autonomy on the sale of cannabis and bylaw enforcement.

Starting in mid-January Air Canada will no longer be offering direct flights to and from Calgary for the province's two biggest airports.

Travelers at the Saskatoon Airport were not happy with the announcement.

“I want them to continue. There are many people in Saskatoon that go to Calgary,” said Josephine Regan.

Air Canada suspending flights to Calgary from YXE and YQR Starting in mid-January Air Canada will no longer be offering direct flights to and from Calgary for the province's two biggest airports.

Former Sesame Street actor Bob McGrath died on Sunday, according to a post on his page. McGrath had a long time connection to the people of Saskatchewan as a regular fixture on the Kinsmen TeleMiracle fundraiser.

He appeared on the annual telethon for nearly 40 years.

His family shared the news on his page Sunday afternoon.

Bob McGrath, Sesame Street actor and TeleMiracle fixture dead at 90 Former Sesame Street actor Bob McGrath died on Sunday, according to a post on his page.McGrath had a long time connection to the people of Saskatchewan as a regular fixture on the Kinsmen TeleMiracle fundraiser.

Saskatchewan resident Dwayne Belcourt is accusing the Saskatchewan Health Authority of discrimination because he says his late husband’s tissues were disqualified due to his same-sex relationship.

On Aug. 30, Belcourt’s husband Merril Donkin died from stage four liver cancer.

Saskatchewan man calls for changes in organ donations for gay men after late husband’s tissues disqualified | Globalnews.ca Belcourt said SHA informed him his late husband Merrill Donkin was a great candidate for tissue donations. An hour later, Belcourt was informed Donkin's tissues were disqualified.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more than $40 million in funding for James Smith Cree Nation during a visit to the community on Monday.
During his address, Trudeau pledged $40 million over six years towards a new wellness centre and to make improvements to an existing space.

He also promised $2.5 million over five years to increase access to traditional supports in the community.

Trudeau pledges more than $40M in funding for James Smith Cree Nation Prime minister Justin Trudeau announced more than $40 million in funding for James Smith Cree Nation during a visit to the community on Monday.

Brian (Buggy) Burns says it's the small things he misses the most, like sitting down and having coffee with his wife nearly every morning for more than three decades.

Since his wife, Bonnie, and son Gregory were killed in a mass stabbing, coffee just hasn't tasted the same. Jokes haven't been as funny.

And, Burns says, there is no place to call home.

'There is no place to call home': Man who lost wife, son in James Smith stabbing still living in hotel | CBC News Houses became crime scenes on James Smith Cree Nation after a mass stabbing in September, and some families devastated by the massacre can't fathom returning to those homes.

Diwali a popular festival for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists is being celebrated on Monday this year as it falls on the new moon day of this month, according to the traditional Indian lunar calendar.

People celebrate around the world by bringing the festive sprit into their homes in the form of earthen lamps called diyas, fireworks, electric lights to decorate the house and exchanging gifts.

Diwali celebrated across Saskatchewan with message of light over darkness | Globalnews.ca People celebrate around the world by bringing the festive sprit into their homes in the form of earthen lamps called diyas, fireworks and lights to decorate the house.

Travel is not recommended on some highways and roads around Saskatoon as a winter storm brings up to 20 centimetres of snow to the area.

According to Environment Canada, a mix of freezing rain, winds, and snow are making travel hazardous around Saskatoon, Prince Albert and North Battleford.

Winds are expected to gust up to 80 kilometres per hour at times, reducing visibility. Drivers have been asked to avoid traveling until the storm passes.

Travel not recommended: Drivers around Saskatoon cautioned to stay home due to snowstorm Travel is not recommended on some highways and roads around Saskatoon as a winter storm brings up to 20 centimetres of snow to the area.

No public consultation was required for the opening of the new homeless shelter in the Fairhaven neighbourhood because it wasn’t a city decision, according to a city councillor.

David Kirton, the councillor for ward three, says he’s been getting calls from residents concerned about crime and property value as a result of the shelter.

Why Saskatoon's Fairhaven residents weren't consulted about the new shelter No public consultation was required for the opening of the new homeless shelter in the Fairhaven neighbourhood because it wasn’t a city decision, according to a city councillor.

Merlis Belsher place is closed following a water main break on Monday night.

A staff member said the community dressing rooms were flooded when she started work in the morning.

They cleaned up the water with a floor scrubber machine and mops, she said.

The water has been taken care of, but the rink will remain closed until the repairs are complete.

Flooding closes Merlis Belsher Place Merlis Belsher place is closed following a water main break on Monday night.

Last Thursday night is not the first time this year Saskatoon Police shot Ronnie Glen Herman, but this time the 36-year-old from La Loche, Sask., died.

Family say Herman is the man police fatally shot on Oct. 27 in a house on Avenue E N. Police did not release his name.

Man killed by Saskatoon Police on Oct. 27 also wounded in separate February police shooting | CBC News Family say Ronnie Glen Herman is the man police fatally shot on Oct. 27 in a house on Avenue E N. Police did not release his name.

Canadians are being urged by the country's federal, provincial and territorial governments to get one of two approved bivalent COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they're eligible.

Because vaccine-conferred immunity wanes over time, boosters are important for keeping the population protected against COVID-19, health officials say, especially as the cooler weather threatens to bring another surge of cases.

What you should know about bivalent COVID-19 boosters, including the difference between Moderna and Pfizer Canadians are being urged by the country's federal, provincial and territorial governments to get one of two approved bivalent COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they're eligible. CTVNews.ca has the answers to some of the questions you might have about the new vaccines.

The victim of a fatal collision involving a City of Saskatoon transit bus was a 15-year-old boy, according to Saskatoon police.

The boy was a pedestrian when he was struck by the bus around 9 p.m. near the intersection of Pendygrasse Road and Clancy Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Pedestrian killed by Saskatoon bus was 15-year-old boy: Police The victim of a fatal collision involving a City of Saskatoon transit bus was a 15-year-old boy, according to ...

The victim of a fatal collision involving a City of Saskatoon transit bus was a 15-year-old boy, according to Saskatoon police.
The boy was a pedestrian when he was struck by the bus around 9 p.m. near the intersection of Pendygrasse Road and Clancy Drive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

'It’s unbelievable in this place': Saskatoon tenant fed up with living conditions in apartment Renee Vidmar says she’s fed up with the condition of her apartment building.

The Regina Police Service is investigating a fatal police shooting in Saskatoon Thursday evening.

Police were called at 5:45 p.m. about reports of a male firing a gun inside a residence in the 1300 block of Avenue E North, across from Mayfair elementary school.

According to a release, arriving patrol officers and members from the tactical support unit heard gun shots and blocked off the area around Avenue E and 35th Street.

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Armed suspect killed after confrontation with Saskatoon police The Regina Police Service is investigating a fatal police shooting in Saskatoon Thursday evening. Police were ...