Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Upgraded centre offering medical assistance in dying to reopen in B.C.
DELTA, B.C. — A hospice in Delta, B.C., is now in the possession of a health authority after a provincially funded society refused to provide medical assistance in dying based on religious grounds. Fraser Health says in a release that the
Manitoba budget will include $50M to tackle pandemic-related surgery backlog: premier
WINNIPEG — Manitoba is earmarking $50 million to help reduce wait times for surgeries delayed due to COVID-19. Premier Brian Pallister says thousands of surgeries have been postponed during the pandemic and the number continues to grow. The money is to...
Yukon eases COVID-19 restrictions for in-class learning in Whitehorse
WHITEHORSE — Students in grades 10 to 12 in Whitehorse will soon return to classes as Yukon's top doctor says progress has been made with vaccinations. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Brendan Hanley says there has been an uptick in
Vancouver hopeful second candidate now seeking B.C. Liberal leadership
VANCOUVER — A daycare operator and entrepreneur is the second person to join the race for the leadership of British Columbia's Liberal party. Vancouver resident Gavin Dew says he will "invite and inspire" younger and diverse voters in a bid to
RCMP will be able to participate in Clare’s Law in Alberta, Saskatchewan: Ottawa
OTTAWA — The federal government says RCMP in two Prairie provinces will be able to participate in a measure aimed at preventing people from becoming victims of domestic violence. Clare's Law comes into effect Thursday in Alberta and is already in
Alberta premier rejects call to fire health minister over failed doctors contract
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is rejecting Opposition calls to fire his health minister following a failed wage deal with doctors. He says Tyler Shandro will now get back to the table with the Alberta Medical Association. “Minister Shandro ha...
Pharmacies receive short notice about start of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine rollout
VANCOUVER — Pharmacies were given short notice about Wednesday's rollout of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in the Lower Mainland for those aged 55 to 65, says the president of the British Columbia Pharmacy Association. Health Minister Adrian Dix said the p...
Winnipeg’s drinking water source of frustration for Indigenous community
TORONTO — About 100 million litres of fresh water flows west to the city of Winnipeg every day but the struggling Indigenous people who live on the shores of Shoal Lake say no benefits have ever flowed east to them. Compensation
Alberta physicians reject new master agreement with provincial government
EDMONTON — Alberta’s doctors have rejected a proposed new master agreement aimed at resolving a year’s worth of acrimony over pay and working conditions with the provincial government. The Alberta Medical Association said 53 per cent of physicians reje...
B.C. opens AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for ages 55-65 after pausing younger cohorts
VICTORIA — British Columbia is bumping up its age-based vaccination plan by offering Oxford-AstraZeneca shots to Lower Mainland residents between the ages of 55 and 65. The move comes a day after provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced a ...
