Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Manitoba bolsters rules in attempt to further control spread of COVID-19
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is tightening rules aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19 amid the growing threat posed by variants of the virus. People will be considered contacts of a case — and be required to undergo testing and
Manitoba bolsters rules in attempt to further control spread of COVID-19
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is tightening rules aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19 amid the growing threat posed by variants of the virus. People will be considered contacts of a case — and be required to undergo testing and
Edmonton council approves first step for gondola across North Saskatchewan River
EDMONTON — A proposal from a private company to build a gondola across Edmonton's river valley will keep moving forward after city council approved an important step Monday. Council members, in an 8-5 vote, supported a framework for a working relations...
Further testing finds variant from the United Kingdom in some B.C. schools
SURREY, B.C. — The faster-spreading COVID-19 variant first discovered in the United Kingdom has made its way into some British Columbia schools. The superintendent of the Surrey School District tweeted a notice late Saturday that had been issued to pa...
Further testing finds variant from the United Kingdom in five B.C. schools
SURREY, B.C. — Students or staff at five public schools in British Columbia have tested positive for the faster-spreading COVID-19 variant first discovered in the United Kingdom, health officials said Sunday. A statement from the Fraser Health authori...
Anti-lockdown rally at Alberta legislature voices support for jailed pastor
EDMONTON — Dozens of police and sheriffs kept hundreds of opponents of Alberta's pandemic restrictions separated from counterprotesters at the province's legislature on Saturday. Many of the anti-lockdown speakers voiced support for Pastor James Coates...
Three more COVID-19 cases involving U.K. variant found in Manitoba, officials say
WINNIPEG — Manitoba health officials say three more people have tested positive for the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant first found in the United Kingdom. Dr. Jazz Atwal, the acting deputy chief public health officer, says the three cases are all separate, ar...
Herring catch quota in B.C.’s Georgia Strait will ensure health of species: DFO
VANCOUVER — Fisheries and Oceans Canada says herring catch quotas in British Columbia's Strait of Georgia will remain at last year's levels of about 20 per cent of the estimated fish stock. The department says at a news conference Friday the
Alberta premier announces priority list for second round of COVID-19 vaccinations
EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says more seniors, along with Albertans in group homes and homeless shelters, will receive priority in the next round of COVID-19 vaccinations. “We have to ensure those people who are most at risk of severe health
Opposition calls on Saskatchewan government to outline plan for COVID-19 variants
REGINA — The Opposition says Premier Scott Moe's government needs to outline how it plans to protect Saskatchewan from a possible spike in COVID-19 cases caused by variants. NDP health critic Vicki Mowat says in a statement that more contagious strain...
