Category Archives: Prairies/BC
B.C. doctors defend province’s approach to releasing COVID-19 data
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s top two doctors are defending the province's approach to releasing data on COVID-19 but say they'll provide more information about case counts in neighbourhoods rather than large health regions so it may be more helpful fo...
All Saskatchewan residents 12 and over to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 20
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says all residents who are 12 and older will be eligible for the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine by May 20. "We plan to offer vaccines within the schools before the end of the school
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. ...
