Category Archives: Prairies/BC
B.C. records 165 cases of COVID-19 as officials encourage more 2nd doses of vaccine
VICTORIA — Health officials in British Columbia say it's encouraging to see a steady increase in the number of people who are protected with a COVID-19 vaccine as cases decline. However, of the nearly 3.7 million doses of vaccine that have
Edmonton may keep mask bylaw until 70 per cent of its population fully vaccinated
Edmonton's mayor says he is considering a request from a doctors group that he and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi keep masking bylaws in place until at least 70 per cent of their cities' eligible populations have been fully vaccinated against
Edmonton removes references to Bishop Vital Grandin from downtown transit station
Edmonton has removed references to Bishop Vital Grandin from one of the city's light-rail transit stations. Mayor Don Iveson put forward a motion at a city council meeting on Monday to remove references to Grandin from the Government Centre station, si...
More second doses to put B.C. on ‘good path’ toward normal life: doctor
VICTORIA — British Columbia's deputy provincial health officer is encouraging residents to register for a second dose of vaccine as the province heads toward a return to normal life with declining COVID-19 cases and rising vaccination rates. Dr. Réka G...
Manitoba may ease some restrictions as COVID-19 case numbers continue to drop
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government may soon allow outdoor gatherings with friends as COVID-19 case numbers decline. Dr. Brent Roussin, chief public health officer, is hinting the change is being considered for as early as the weekend, when the current ...
Alberta NDP’s Notley promises to make Alberta green energy powerhouse
EDMONTON — Alberta Opposition Leader Rachel Notley says if elected in 2023, her NDP will work to make the province a powerhouse in renewable energy. Notley says that includes moving Alberta’s electricity grid to net-zero emissions by the year 2035. She...
‘Vigilant and cautious’: Doctors group wants Alberta to cancel Calgary Stampede
EDMONTON — A doctors group has sent a letter to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney urging him to cancel major summer events, including the Calgary Stampede, or postpone them until this fall. The Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association's COVID-19 committee wa...
Judge issues court injunction against weekend rodeo protesting health restrictions
CALGARY — Two Albertans have been handed a court injunction against their planned weekend rodeo protesting the province's health restrictions. The event, organized by Ty and Gail Northcott, was set to run Saturday and Sunday near Bowden in central Albe...
Fairness officer role approved as ICBC launches enhanced care auto insurance
VICTORIA — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia has created a new position aimed at ensuring the Crown-run auto insurer makes fair and transparent decisions related to its newly launched enhanced care plan. A statement from the Ministry of Pub...
Any loosening of COVID-19 rules in Manitoba could be subtle, health official says
WINNIPEG — Manitobans are unlikely to see a major loosening of COVID-19 restrictions when the current public health orders expire at the end of next week, a senior health official said Friday. With daily case counts still in the hundreds and
