Category Archives: Prairies/BC
RCMP union concerned over enforcement of upcoming B.C. COVID-19 vaccine card
The national union representing RCMP officers says it's concerned about recent statements by British Columbia's premier regarding police enforcement of the province's COVID-19 vaccine card system set to take effect Sept. 13. In response to B.C. busine...
‘No easy decisions in life’: Manitoba premier in final days before he steps down
BOISSEVAIN, Man. — Brian Pallister outlined two final projects and warned against division in his Progressive Conservative caucus as he made his last public appearances as Manitoba premier on Monday. Pallister announced $260,000 of his own money for ne...
Wildfire grows near Penticton; more military crews join B.C. blaze battle
PENTICTON — Officials are warning that a wildfire burning southwest of Penticton, B.C., may affect operations at the local airport as crews made headway this weekend on several blazes in the province. The City of Penticton says the so-called Skaha
B.C. provides $12.9 million in grants for fairs, festivals affected by COVID-19
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is spending $12.9 million to make grants available to festivals, fairs and community events affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Melanie Mark, the minister of tourism, arts, culture and sport, says events will ...
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
