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Co-op Refinery Complex, union sign deal to end labour dispute

One of the most bruising and contentious labour disputes in Regina's history has finally come to an end. On Monday, Unifor Local 594 members ratified a tentative agreement with the Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) that was reached last week. Union membership voted 89 percent in favour of the offer. "They finally gave us an offer that we could take to the membership and…

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Timing of Phase 4 for reopening logical, but COVID-19-caution must remain: Doctors

Saskatchewan will soon see its parks, outdoor pools and sports fields become increasingly busy as Phase 4 of the province's reopening plan is set to start Monday. Many of the services opening on Monday will be encouraging people — especially children — to get outside in a more organized fashion, and experts say it's a logical time for these…

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PTSD formal diagnosis 40 years old

This month marks forty years since PTSD was formally added to the principal guide for mental health diagnoses. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has gone through several incarnations over its existence, but despite the fact there has been historical evidence of PTSD as far back as the 17th century, it’s only within our recent societal experience that…

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SUN Cancels 2020 Annual Meeting

In response to the government's State of Emergency and Public Health order regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure our members' safety, the SUN Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Meeting. Like many other Unions and organizations, we regret to lose this opportunity to engage with members, but in order to comply with the orders, we are…

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$17.8M in funding announced for Sask. health facility repairs, renovations

REGINA -- The Saskatchewan Government announced $17.8 million in funding for maintenance and upgrades at 87 health facilities across Saskatchewan. The funds will come from the province’s two-year capital plan, which included $100 million for health facility maintenance. “This increase in capital funding will help us upgrade existing health care facilities and improve the…

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