Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Alberta health agency obtains restraining order against Calgary mayoral candidate
CALGARY — Alberta Health Services says it has obtained a restraining order against a Calgary mayoral candidate who the agency says has threatened health workers.AHS says Kevin Johnston must stay at least 100 metres away from health officers and must
Saskatchewan confirms first case of post-vaccine blood clots, patient recovering
REGINA — Saskatchewan has confirmed its first case of a rare blood-clotting disorder after a woman received the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. The woman in her 60s was given the vaccine on April 11. The Ministry of Health says she has since rece...
Health official says people breaking rules are driving ‘extreme’ COVID scenario
WINNIPEG — The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting Manitoba harder than predicted only a few weeks ago, and will get worse before turning a corner, a top health official said Friday. Dr. Jazz Atwal, the deputy chief public
Former gaming minister agrees ‘unfair’ to cop who said ‘something stinky’ at casinos
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's former gaming minister said comments he made more than a decade ago about a top-ranking financial crime investigator's concerns about "something stinky" going on at provincial casinos were not fair. Rich Coleman was recal...
Medical exception letters required for Albertans who don’t wear masks in public areas
EDMONTON — Alberta has moved to close loopholes people might use as a way to avoid wearing masks in public indoor places. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, said Thursday that effective immediately, anyone not wearing a mask where
Immunization working, making difference in B.C., gradual reopening on horizon
VICTORIA — COVID-19 immunizations are starting to make a difference in British Columbia and a gradual loosening of restrictions is being considered as the summer months approach, health officials say. Government data is showing reduced community trans...
Yukon adds opioid and dental help in post-election budget, while deficit falls
WHITEHORSE — The newly elected Yukon government has tabled a revised 2021-22 budget after the Liberals squeaked into office in last month's election. Premier and Finance Minister Sandy Silver says capital spending remains the same at $434 million, whil...
Pandemic record for Manitoba: Province reports 560 new COVID-19 cases
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is reporting a record 560 new COVID-19 cases. Even with three earlier cases removed due to data correction, the number surpasses the previous high of 546 last November. Health officials are also reporting three deaths...
Pandemic record for Manitoba: Province reports 560 new COVID-19 cases
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government reported a record 560 new COVID-19 cases Thursday as the third wave of the pandemic showed no sign of abating. Even with three earlier cases removed due to data correction, the net increase surpassed the previous
Manitoba signs tentative deal to expand remote cell and high-speed internet
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has signed a tentative agreement to expand high-speed internet and cell service in remote areas. A memorandum with New Brunswick-based Xplorenet Communications will allow the company to use the fibre-optic network own...
