Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Manitoba government introduces bill to expand child care, freeze parent fees
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that it says would make child-care and early-learning programs more flexible while freezing parent fees for three years. Families Minister Rochelle Squires says the proposed legislation wou...
Manitoba premier says public will have say on future megaprojects
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister promised Thursday to ensure that any large capital projects in the future will be put to a public referendum before they can go ahead. Pallister's comments follow a report last month by former Saskatchewan pr...
‘Children need us to get it right:’ Report says Manitoba child deaths preventable
WINNIPEG — A report by Manitoba’s children’s advocate into the deaths of 19 young children found holes in oversight and lack of support from child welfare. “All of the children were at risk for maltreatment and their families did not receive
‘Children need us to get it right:’ Report says Manitoba child deaths preventable
WINNIPEG — A report by Manitoba’s children’s advocate into the deaths of 19 young children found holes in oversight and lack of support from child welfare. “All of the children were at risk for maltreatment and their families did not receive
Temporary dedicated bike lane replaces one vehicle lane through Stanley Park
VANCOUVER — A temporary bike lane is returning to Vancouver's Stanley Park, replacing one lane of traffic on the road ringing the iconic green space. Park board commissioners voted 5-2 Wednesday to implement the lane on Park Drive as soon as
Temporary dedicated bike lane replaces one vehicle lane through Stanley Park
VANCOUVER — A temporary bike lane is returning to Vancouver's Stanley Park, replacing one lane of traffic on the road ringing the iconic green space. Park board commissioners voted 5-2 Wednesday to implement the lane on Park Drive as soon as
B.C. says it can speed up COVID-19 vaccine roll out for elderly after slow start
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will speed up its COVID-19 vaccine roll out after a slow start this week. Health Minister Adrian Dix says as of noon today, health authorities across the province can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointm...
Next step on Alberta pension plan in spring, but no change without referendum: Kenney
EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says his government will make a decision this spring on whether to pursue pulling Alberta out of the Canada Pension Plan. But Kenney says even if the United Conservative government proceeds, Albertans will have the final...
Next step on Alberta pension plan in spring, but no change without referendum: Kenney
EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says his government will make a decision this spring on whether to pursue pulling Alberta out of the Canada Pension Plan. But Kenney says even if the United Conservative government proceeds, Albertans will have the final...
Manitoba government eyes new rules to curb rural crime, tighten farm security
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to tighten rules around farm security and trespassing on rural property in a move partly aimed at animal rights activists. One of two bills put before the legislature Wednesday would require a person to
