Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Children’s advocate in Manitoba able to investigate more deaths, injuries
WINNIPEG — The children's advocate in Manitoba will be able to investigate more deaths and serious injuries of children. Families Minister Rochelle Squires says the province is expanding the advocate's mandate to also review deaths of kids who were rec...
Weekend downpours in southeast B.C., raise flood concerns for Fairmont Hot Springs
FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, B.C. — An evacuation alert has been issued for more than 200 homes and businesses in southeastern British Columbia as a weekend downpour and the likelihood of more rain raise the potential for flooding in the Fairmont
B.C. outlines plan to end COVID-19 restrictions; eyes September return to normal
VICTORIA — A four-step plan in British Columbia to ease out of the COVID-19 pandemic could mean people can attend live concerts, watch sports in person and choose whether to wear a mask by Sept. 7. The launch of the restart
Events of 200 and restaurants and bars at full capacity as Yukon lifts COVID rules
WHITEHORSE — Life is nearing normal in Yukon with restaurants and bars allowed to open to full capacity and people being allowed to plan for events with up to 200 guests. Many COVID-19 restrictions in the territory were lifted Tuesday as
Alberta asks universities to report on links with Beijing and Communist Party
EDMONTON — Alberta's advanced education minister has sent a letter to four of the province's universities asking them to pause their pursuit of new or renewed partnerships with organizations linked with China or the Chinese Communist Party. A ministry ...
Alberta teachers pass motion of non-confidence in education minister
EDMONTON — Delegates at the Alberta Teachers Association annual assembly almost unanimously endorsed a motion of non-confidence in the education minister on Sunday, following months of animosity between teachers and the provincial government. The ATA ...
Manitoba premier asks U.S. government to let states ship vaccines across border
WINNIPEG — The United States government could give Manitoba's COVID-19 vaccine drive a boost if it allowed individual states like North Dakota to begin exporting shots on their own, the province's premier said Saturday.Brian Pallister said the U.S. has...
Officials declare COVID-19 outbreak at Richmond, B.C. hospital
VANCOUVER — A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on an acute care unit at Richmond Hospital. The Vancouver Coastal Health authority says seven patients on the acute care for the elderly unit tested positive for the virus. The unit has been closed
Police, inspectors won’t ease COVID-19 restriction enforcement over long weekend
VANCOUVER — Restaurants, pubs and breweries with outdoor patios will be under the microscope in British Columbia over the Victoria Day long weekend as WorkSafeBC inspectors ensure businesses abide by COVID-19 safety plans. A statement from the agency r...
Manitoba premier asks federal government for health workers in COVID-19 battle
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is asking the federal government for dozens of health-care workers to help fight rising COVID-19 numbers. Manitoba needs up to 50 critical care nurses, 20 respiratory therapists and up to 50 contact tracers from Statistics Canada, P...
