Category Archives: Prairies/BC
B.C. invests $789 million for new safe, accessible and culturally inclusive museum
VICTORIA — The Royal British Columbia Museum needs to be brought into the 21st century and that means spending nearly $800 million on a new building, Premier John Horgan says. The current museum next door to the B.C. legislature will close
Alberta’s Kenney rejects suggestion he’s eyeing early election to quell party strife
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, buffeted by party infighting and a contentious leadership review, is rejecting speculation he may call an early election as part of a last-ditch effort to maintain control. “I commit to the legislated election d...
Alberta says 19 of 50 new ICU beds are available, but hospitals still under strain
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says his government has made strides in adding capacity to hospitals still straining to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenney announced Friday that 19 of 50 new intensive care beds promised in the spring budg...
Yukon expands second COVID-19 booster shot to residents 50 and older
WHITEHORSE — Yukon is making fourth doses of the COVID-19 vaccine available for residents aged 50 and older. The territorial government says six months must have passed since the recipient's third shot in order to receive the second booster dose. It sa...
Former B.C. premier says Canada has taken a back seat to others in LNG market
VANCOUVER — Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark says Canada’s natural gas industry is losing ground internationally because of government over-regulation, while Australia makes more gains in the Pacific market. Speaking as part of a panel on ...
Alberta health minister apologizes, hits pause on changes to insulin pump funding
EDMONTON — Alberta's health minister says planned changes to funding for insulin pumps are on hold after people with Type 1 diabetes voiced worries about potential financial or medical hardship. Jason Copping says the changes, which were to begin Aug. ...
Alberta Premier Kenney heading to U.S. to talk oil, energy security with lawmakers
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney will head to Washington D.C. next week to speak to lawmakers about the importance of getting more oil from Canada. Kenney will speak to the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources about Alberta’s
Manitoba business group wants tax review; premier says she’s willing
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is open to the idea of a wide-ranging review of its taxes to remain competitive with other provinces, Premier Heather Stefanson said Thursday. "We're always looking at better ways to deliver services to Manitobans and...
Marriage proposal in B.C. legislature gets a ‘Yes’ from fiancée, cheers from MLAs
VICTORIA — Politicians ask a lot of questions in British Columbia’s legislature, but for New Democrat member Rick Glumac, his question posed Wednesday was especially important. Glumac, the member for Port Moody-Coquitlam, stood in the legislature to a...
Saskatchewan changing legislative security to thwart violent extremists amid pandemic
REGINA — A large crowd in front of the Saskatchewan legislature shouted for Premier Scott Moe to "come on out" as the government delivered its throne speech last fall. The COVID-19 vaccination protest and threats led to cancellation of the day's
