Category Archives: Prairies/BC

Officials ask public to keep social groups small as B.C. reports 250 COVID-19 cases

VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister and provincial health officer are encouraging residents to limit their socialization with others, as the number of COVID-19 cases dips. Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry say it is important to socialize with ...

A look at Alberta’s ‘open for summer’ plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions

EDMONTON — The Alberta government detailed a plan Wednesday to reopen businesses, activities and services impacted by public health rules meant to curb the spread of COVID-19. Here are the three stages set out by the province: Stage 1: This stage

Manitoba COVID patient being transferred to Ontario dies after turnaround

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba COVID-19 patient who was being transferred to a hospital in Ontario has died.Shared Health, the body that co-ordinates clinical care in Manitoba, says the patient became unstable prior to takeoff earlier this week and was immediat...

Manitoba COVID-19 patient being transferred to Ontario dies after turnaround

WINNIPEG — A critically ill COVID-19 patient who was being transferred out of Manitoba's crammed intensive care to a hospital in Ontario has died. Shared Health, the body that co-ordinates clinical care in Manitoba, said Wednesday the patient became un...

B.C. deploys crews to Manitoba to assist with several aggressive wildfires

VICTORIA — A crew of firefighters is heading to Manitoba to help with wildfires in that province. B.C.'s Forests Minister Katrine Conroy says 41 firefighters and two support staff were deployed on Wednesday. A statement from Conroy's office says the BC...

Premier announces Alberta’s ‘open for summer’ plan to start soon

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced a three-stage reopening plan that could see almost all COVID-19 restrictions gone by early July — as long as people continue to get vaccinated. "We are truly near the end of this thing,"

B.C. ombudsperson urges caution if governments adopt COVID-19 vaccine passports

VICTORIA — As British Columbia lays out plans to shed COVID-19 restrictions, the person who ensures fair access to government resources is calling for caution, especially when deciding who is eligible for relaunched services. A statement from the offic...

Manitoba premier says sorry after unparliamentary language directed at opponent

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister apologized Tuesday after using some very unparliamentary language during a committee hearing. Pallister was appearing before a legislature committee that examines the provincial budget in detail. While fieldi...

Alberta revives ‘turn-off-taps’ resources bill that sparked legal row with B.C.

EDMONTON — Alberta is reviving its so-called turn-off-the taps legislation, but with a few changes. Environment Minister Jason Nixon says a proposed bill with revisions would be retroactive to May 1, when the previous act expired following a two-year s...

Alberta revives ‘turn-off-taps’ resources bill that sparked legal row with B.C.

EDMONTON — Alberta is reviving its so-called turn-off-the taps legislation, but with a few changes. Environment Minister Jason Nixon says a proposed bill with revisions would be retroactive to May 1, when the previous act expired following a two-year s...

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