Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Two Indigenous place names restored on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast
SECHELT, B.C. — The British Columbia government says two English place names on the Sunshine Coast are changing to reflect the language and culture of local Indigenous Peoples. The Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation and the Forests Mi...
B.C. reports one death, 553 new COVID-19 cases as active infections rise
VICTORIA — British Columbia has reported 553 new cases of COVID-19 as the upward trend continues across the province, particularly in the Interior Health region. The number of active infections is up to 5,580, including 3,203 in that region, where abo...
Off to the races: Manitoba health minister first to announce Tory leadership bid
WINNIPEG — The race to become the next leader of Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives is revving up with the province's former health minister the first to throw her hat in the ring. Heather Stefanson, 51, said she has submitted her resignation from
B.C. reports 501 new cases of COVID-19 as active infections near 5,300
VICTORIA — British Columbia has reported one more death and 501 new cases of COVID-19. The number of active infections is up to nearly 5,300, with about 58 per cent located in the Interior Health region. There are 111 people in hospital,
Seven Manitobans receive $100,000 for getting the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
WINNIPEG — Seven Manitobans are $100,000 richer as the province today announced the first set of winners in its Vax to Win lottery program. The province started the incentive program in June as a way to encourage people to get vaccinated. The
Seven Manitobans receive $100,000 for getting the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
WINNIPEG — Seven Manitobans have become $100,000 richer with the province's announcement of the first set of winners in its Vax to Win lottery. The province brought in the incentive in June as a way to encourage people to get vaccinated.
B.C. reports one death and 1,434 new COVID-19 cases over three days
VICTORIA — British Columbia has 1,434 more cases of COVID-19 in the last three days for an average of 478 cases per day. A statement from the Health Ministry says there are now 5,090 active infections across B.C., of which about
Alberta’s post-secondary schools saying no to mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations
CALGARY — Many Alberta post-secondary schools are not requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff even as others across the country are making different choices. The University of Calgary, University of Alberta, Mount Royal University in Cal...
B.C. reports 717 cases of COVID-19, three new outbreaks in seniors’ care facilities
VICTORIA — British Columbia has reported 717 new cases of COVID-19, pushing the number of active infections in the province to 4,277. Over half the latest cases and about 57 per cent of active infections are in the Interior Health region,
Alberta keeping COVID-19 measures for another six weeks as cases spike
The Alberta government is walking back its decision to eliminate isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID-19 after weeks of pressure from local leaders, physicians and families. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical offic...
