Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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...
B.C. timber agency didn’t adequately protect old forest on Vancouver Island: watchdog
VICTORIA — An investigation by British Columbia's forest practices watchdog has found the provincial agency responsible for auctioning timber sale licenses did not adequately protect old forest in an area of Vancouver Island. The Forest Practices Board...
Unpaid COVID-19 fines could lead to refusal of driver’s licences, B.C. says
VICTORIA — People who don't pay their COVID-19 fines may be unable to obtain or renew a British Columbia driver's or vehicle licence under proposed legislation introduced Wednesday. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says the province previously mov...
