Category Archives: Prairies/BC
More Manitoba neighbourhoods eligible for vaccine priority; some areas seem hesitant
WINNIPEG — Manitoba expanded its COVID-19 vaccination program into more neighbourhoods deemed to be at high risk of transmission Wednesday and revealed plans to reach out to some rural residents who appear hesitant to get a dose. Anyone 18 or older
Former Liberal gaming minister, deputy premier to testify at money laundering inquiry
VANCOUVER — A former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister who was responsible for gaming for more than a decade is scheduled to testify today at the public inquiry into money laundering. Rich Coleman, a six-term former member of the B.C. legislature and
Former B.C. gaming minister asked to reflect about B.C. money laundering issue
VANCOUVER — British Columbia's longest-serving gaming minister was asked Wednesday if he would have done things differently to stamp out money laundering at provincial casinos. Rich Coleman, who first assumed responsibility for gaming in 2001 and held ...
B.C. offers Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to people age 30 and up
VICTORIA — People age 30 and older may now receive the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in British Columbia, starting with hot spots for transmission. Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry say in a statement on T...
Alberta to cut surgeries up to 30 per cent in Edmonton, Calgary, North zones
EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services says it will reduce scheduled surgical activity up to 30 per cent in the Edmonton, Calgary and North zones due to rising COVID-19 case numbers. The province says it will also reduce some non-urgent procedures and
Saskatchewan truckers will get vaccines in North Dakota in cross-border deal
REGINA — Saskatchewan truck drivers will now be able to get vaccinated in the United States as the province partners with North Dakota to get out more doses to essential workers regularly crossing the border. Premier Scott Moe says trade with
Saskatchewan truckers will get vaccines in North Dakota in cross-border deal
REGINA — Saskatchewan truck drivers will now be able to get vaccinated in the United States as the province partners with North Dakota to get out more doses to essential workers regularly crossing the border. Premier Scott Moe says trade with
Saskatchewan truckers will get vaccines in North Dakota in cross-border deal
REGINA — Saskatchewan truck drivers will now be able to get vaccinated in the United States as the province partners with North Dakota to get out more doses to essential workers regularly crossing the border. As many as 2,000 people will
Saskatchewan truckers will get vaccines in North Dakota in cross-border deal
REGINA — Saskatchewan truck drivers will now be able to get vaccinated in the United States as the province partners with North Dakota to get out more doses to essential workers regularly crossing the border. Premier Scott Moe says trade with
Manitoba government says fines coming after large rally against COVID-19 restrictions
WINNIPEG — Fines are being issued following a large outdoor rally against COVID-19 restrictions in Winnipeg, Manitoba's justice minister said Tuesday. Several hundred people — much more than the 10-person maximum for outdoor gatherings — gathered Sunda...
