Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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...
Hinshaw announces new COVID-19 quarantine rules for vaccinated Albertans
EDMONTON — Fully vaccinated Albertans no longer have to quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19 and are not showing symptoms, the province's chief medical officer of health said Thursday. "While vaccines don't erase all possibility of infection, the...
Hinshaw announces new COVID-19 quarantine rules for vaccinated Albertans
EDMONTON — Fully vaccinated Albertans no longer have to quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19 and are not showing symptoms, the province's chief medical officer of health said Thursday. "While vaccines don't erase all possibility of infection, the...
Plan to restart B.C.’s economy as COVID restrictions ease Tuesday: premier
VICTORIA — The road map that lays out the path for British Columbia residents to get on with their post-pandemic lives will be revealed on Tuesday, says Premier John Horgan.Details will be announced of a provincial restart plan that benefits
B.C., Vancouver, create cargo e-bike hub to cut pollution, handle urban deliveries
VANCOUVER — A project to deliver packages by cargo electric bicycle is about to launch in Vancouver as the city works to reduce pollution and traffic congestion. A joint statement from the Transportation and Environment ministries says the province is ...
Manitoba bans outdoor social gatherings as COVID-19 case count hits new record
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is banning virtually all social gatherings between members of different households, even outdoors, as it faces a record number of new COVID-19 cases and a surge of hospitalizations. "I can't understate the importance ...
Vaccination clinics better than school-based program for children in B.C.: doctor
VICTORIA — Children between the ages of 12 and 17 will get their COVID-19 vaccines at community clinics instead of schools based on feedback from families wanting to get immunized together, British Columbia's provincial health officer says. Dr. Bonnie ...
