Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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. 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
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...
Avalanche safety efforts on B.C. highways get solid marks from auditor general
VICTORIA — British Columbia is effectively managing highway avalanche risks, says a report by the province's auditor general that examined two decades of data. Michael Pickup said Tuesday an audit by his office found avalanche deaths on B.C. highways a...
B.C.’s $500-million investment fund to help small, medium-sized businesses
VICTORIA — British Columbia has introduced legislation to convert an investment initiative into a Crown corporation with the authority to make independent decisions aimed at spurring economic recovery after the pandemic. The $500-million InBC investme...
