Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Region in British Columbia calls for more wildfire resources
MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A regional politician in British Columbia's Interior is calling for more support amid a "dire" wildfire situation that he said has filled every available hotel with fleeing evacuees and stretched local security resources bey...
Indigenous leaders say Manitoba government must change its ways or resign
WINNIPEG — Several Indigenous leaders are calling on Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government to either overhaul its approach to First Nations issues or resign. Grand Chief Garrison Settee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, which represents 26 n...
Manitoba government dealing again with fallout from premier’s history comments
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's new minister for Indigenous relations has issued an apology as the government continues to deal with the fallout from Premier Brian Pallister's remarks on Canadian history. In a prepared statement, Alan Lagimodiere says he sincere...
B.C. premier says province ready to reopen border to U.S. and international travel
VICTORIA — Reopening the border to non-essential travellers from the United States in August would be a "massive undertaking" for British Columbia but one it is ready for, says the premier. John Horgan told a news conference Friday that he is
Albertans to vote on equalization, daylight time during municipal elections this fall
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney reaffirmed Thursday his government's commitment to a referendum on equalization payments while announcing a second vote on daylight time to be held during municipal elections this fall. Both referendum questions w...
Small Manitoba cabinet shuffle includes replacement for Indigenous relations
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has appointed a new minister of Indigenous relations to replace Eileen Clarke, who resigned after the premier's comments on Canadian history. Pallister has named Alan Lagimodiere to the portfolio. Lagimodiere...
Small Manitoba cabinet shuffle includes replacement for Indigenous relations
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister has appointed a new minister of Indigenous relations to replace Eileen Clarke, who resigned after the premier's comments on Canadian history. Pallister has named Alan Lagimodiere to the portfolio. Lagimodiere...
Outgoing minister criticizes Manitoba premier, incoming one lands in hot water
WINNIPEG — No sooner had Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister faced criticism Thursday from his outgoing Indigenous relations minister, his incoming minister landed in hot water for defending some of the intent behind residential schools. "At the time ... ...
B.C. ambulance service overhauled to improve response times, job security
VICTORIA — British Columbia is overhauling the ambulance service to reduce wait times for the most serious 911 calls after complaints about long delays during medical emergencies, the health minister says. Adrian Dix said Wednesday that calls increased...
Backbencher booted from Alberta United Conservative Party caucus in January back in
EDMONTON — A member of the Alberta legislature who was booted from the United Conservative Party caucus for failing to perform his duties has been welcomed back to the fold. A spokesman for the UCP caucus said Wednesday that Pat Rehn,
