Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Manitoba tightens health orders, shuts gyms, restaurants, museums and more
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government announced further restrictions as COVID-19 numbers continued to surge to near-record levels Friday. Starting Sunday morning and until May 30, the cap on outdoor gatherings will drop to five people from 10. Restaurants...
Alberta’s Kenney urges federal government to push U.S. for surplus COVID-19 vaccines
EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney is urging the federal government to push hard to bring surplus COVID-19 vaccines in from the United States. Kenney says he has spoken with regional governors who are stymied by an American export ban on shipping
Manitoba’s top doctor questioned in church challenge of COVID-19 restrictions
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's top doctor told a court challenge of the province's public health rules Friday that restrictions on faith-based gatherings had to be imposed because health care was being overwhelmed during the pandemic's second wave. Seven church...
Alberta gets court injunction against planned anti-COVID-19 health order protests
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it has taken legal action to stop any planned protests of COVID-19 public health orders, including one at a central Alberta cafe that was closed for not following the rules.On Wednesday, Alberta Health Services
Alberta gets court injunction against planned anti-COVID-19 health order protests
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it has taken legal action to stop any planned protests of COVID-19 public health orders, including one at a central Alberta cafe that was closed for not following the rules.On Wednesday, Alberta Health Services
Alberta gets court injunction against planned anti-COVID-19 health order protests
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it has taken legal action to stop any planned protests of COVID-19 public health orders, including one at a central Alberta cafe that was closed for not following the rules.On Wednesday, Alberta Health Services
Alberta’s top doctor says ‘very likely’ COVID-19 vaccine interval to be shortened
EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor says it's very likely that second doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be offered within less than four months of the first as supplies ramp up. The province authorized a 16-week interval in order to get as
Manitoba opposition parties call for new restrictions as COVID-19 case count jumps
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's opposition parties are calling for tougher public health orders after another rise in COVID-19 numbers. Health officials have announced 363 new cases — the highest daily number since the second wave of the pandemic in the winter. ...
Saskatchewan to begin vaccinating children 12 and older by end of June
REGINA — Saskatchewan is extending its COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan to include children aged 12 and older with expected first doses by the end of the school year. Officials told a news conference Thursday the vaccines will be administered in school-ba...
Two million people vaccinated in B.C., first person with AstraZeneca blood clot
SURREY, B.C. — The first person in British Columbia to have a rare blood clot associated with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has been hospitalized after a family doctor quickly recognized her symptoms, the provincial health officer says. Dr. Bonnie Hen...
