Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Kenney rejects regional rules on COVID-19 for now, says case rates won’t allow them
EDMONTON — Alberta isn't currently looking at varying economic restrictions based on regions, says Premier Jason Kenney, despite growing pressure to do it. Critics, including United Conservative caucus member Drew Barnes, are urging Kenney to consider...
Alberta goes to court in fight with municipality over medical emergency dispatch
EDMONTON — The Alberta government is seeking a court order to stop a northern municipality from unilaterally withdrawing from the provincial medical emergency dispatch system. Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services, the delivery arm of the health s...
Alberta goes to court in fight with municipality over medical emergency dispatch
EDMONTON — The Alberta government is seeking a court order to stop a northern municipality from unilaterally withdrawing from the provincial medical emergency dispatch system. Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services, the delivery arm of the health s...
B.C. opens latest round of funding to clean up dormant oil and gas wells
VANCOUVER — The latest round of applications is now open under a $100-million fund aimed at cleaning dormant oil and gas wells in British Columbia. B.C. Energy Minister Bruce Ralston says the second half of the funding is set to be
B.C. opens latest round of funding to clean up dormant oil and gas wells
VANCOUVER — The latest round of applications is now open under a $100-million fund aimed at cleaning dormant oil and gas wells in British Columbia. B.C. Energy Minister Bruce Ralston says the second half of the funding is set to be
Saskatchewan looking to include more health workers in vaccination plan: premier
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government will look for ways to include more health-care workers for early vaccinations, but can't guarantee it will happen because of a scare supply of doses. Moe said Thursday he has heard concerns
Yukon residents warned second dose of COVID-19 vaccine tougher than the first
WHITEHORSE — Yukon officials say they still face challenges receiving promised supplies of COVID-19 vaccine but there's enough for second doses and health officials are preparing those people for what happens when they get the second jab. Speaking at h...
B.C. premier ‘alarmed’ by systemic racism allegations, promises anti-racism law
VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier says the government is working on anti-racism legislation that may be introduced this year. John Horgan also said Wednesday he was "alarmed" to hear allegations of racism at the Royal B.C. Museum, which should be a...
Kenney defends COVID-19 caucus criticism, says final decisions rest with government
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, responding to two of his United Conservative caucus members who are openly challenging his government's COVID-19 economic lockdown rules, says it’s a matter of free speech. Kenney also says Drew Barnes and Angel...
Horgan says cross-border tent gatherings at Peace Arch Park a federal issue
VICTORIA — The concerns of Surrey-area residents about the potential spread of COVID-19 as people from British Columbia and the United States meet at a cross-border park should be directed to the federal government, Premier John Horgan said Wednesday. ...
