Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Legislature member Shannon Martin declares intention to seek Manitoba Tory leadership
WINNIPEG — A third person has declared their intention to run to become Manitoba's next Progressive Conservative leader and premier. Shannon Martin, who was first elected to the legislature in 2014, says the government has ignored the party grassroots ...
Alberta to offer vaccine confirmation cards, but province says passports a no go
EDMONTON — Albertans will be able to print off a card to show they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, but provincewide rules requiring proof of vaccination to enter places such as restaurants or sports events remain off the table. "Alberta
‘Remember the children’: Planning underway for residential school memorial in Calgary
CALGARY — Plans are underway to create a permanent memorial for victims of Canada's residential schools to replace a fire-damaged one that includes hundreds of children's shoes on the steps of Calgary City Hall. The temporary memorial, which also has s...
COVID shots in incorrect freezer prompts vaccine callback at B.C.’s Interior Health
REVELSTOKE, B.C. — More than 500 people in the Interior Health region will need to get another COVID-19 vaccine shot after officials there say some of the doses were kept in an incorrect freezer. A statement from the health authority
Manitoba politician loses assignment after supporting leadership candidate
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba legislature member has been stripped of his role as caucus whip for the governing Progressive Conservatives. Andrew Micklefield, who represents the Rossmere constituency in Winnipeg, has been helping ensure Tory legislature member...
Manitoba premier not committing to stay on until leadership vote
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister left the door open Tuesday to retiring before his successor is chosen while the list of potential new leaders shrunk. Pallister was repeatedly asked in a news conference whether he would commit to staying on
Manitoba brings back masks, requires COVID-19 vaccination for front-line workers
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is bringing back its mask mandate and requiring all front-line provincial employees who work with vulnerable populations to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The changes come as health officials predict a fourth pandemic wave in...
Manitoba’s governing party sets date, rules and entry fee for leadership race,
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservatives will choose a new party leader and premier Oct. 30. The party executive met Monday night and also set down rules, including an entry fee of $25,000. Premier Brian Pallister announced earlier thi...
Manitoba doctors call for COVID vaccine mandate for all health-care workers
WINNIPEG — An organization that represents doctors in Manitoba is calling for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health-care workers. Dr. Kristjan Thompson, president of Doctors Manitoba, says the shots must be required in health care, where all worke...
Manitoba doctors want mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for all health-care workers
WINNIPEG — An organization that represents doctors in Manitoba is calling for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for health-care workers. "When you consider the threat posed by COVID-19 compared to how safe and effective the vaccines are, requiring employ...
