Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Sequencing rules out U.K. variant in seven recent COVID-19 cases in Manitoba
WINNIPEG — A highly contagious variant of COVID-19 first seen in the United Kingdom has been ruled out in seven recent COVID-19 cases in a Manitoba First Nations community.The cases reported over the weekend in Pauingassi First Nation 280 kilometres
Mayors of Vancouver and Surrey to pursue handgun ban amid uptick in gang violence
VANCOUVER — The mayors of Vancouver and Surrey say they will ask their councils to implement a handgun ban in the cities using powers proposed under newly tabled federal legislation. The proposed legislation would allow municipalities to ban the weapon...
Saskatchewan extends public health order, says 1 in 5 in care homes fully vaccinated
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says about one in five residents and staff in long-term care homes in the province have been fully immunized against COVID-19. During a briefing Tuesday, he said they have received both shots of one
Federal data gives most detailed picture yet of where CERB went in Victoria
The city of Victoria had about 10.69 per cent of its residents receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) last year. An analysis of federal data by The Canadian Press shows that the city had on average 35,073 recipients during each
Federal data gives most detailed picture yet of where CERB went in Vancouver
The city of Vancouver had about 12.82 per cent of its residents receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) last year. An analysis of federal data by The Canadian Press shows that the city had on average 67,207 recipients during each
Federal data gives most detailed picture yet of where CERB went in Saskatoon
The city of Saskatoon had about 13.18 per cent of its residents receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) last year. An analysis of federal data by The Canadian Press shows that the city had on average 53,330 recipients during each
Federal data gives most detailed picture yet of where CERB went in Calgary
The city of Calgary had about 13.98 per cent of its residents receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) last year. An analysis of federal data by The Canadian Press shows that the city had on average 166,593 recipients during each
Federal data gives most detailed picture yet of where CERB went in Winnipeg
The city of Winnipeg had about 11.2 per cent of its residents receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) last year. An analysis of federal data by The Canadian Press shows that the city had on average 99,084 recipients during each
Federal data gives most detailed picture yet of where CERB went in Edmonton
The city of Edmonton had about 15.03 per cent of its residents receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) last year. An analysis of federal data by The Canadian Press shows that the city had on average 148,479 recipients during each
Federal data gives most detailed picture yet of where CERB went in Regina
The city of Regina had about 10.54 per cent of its residents receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) last year. An analysis of federal data by The Canadian Press shows that the city had on average 33,043 recipients during each
