Category Archives: Prairies/BC
First Nation lauds plan to protect traditional land use in oilsands management plan
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it has completed a plan to manage oilsands development in an area near the Fort McKay First Nation that supports traditional land uses and maintains its ecological integrity.The announcement follows an Alberta Cou...
Saskatchewan releases plan for mass vaccination campaign to start in spring
REGINA — Saskatchewan's health minister says the province has a plan for how people will be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and who will be among the first in line. Paul Merriman says one detail, however, is still missing from
10,000 B.C. waterfront workers to receive anti-harassment, anti-violence training
VANCOUVER — A violence and harassment prevention training program aims to shift what has traditionally been the white, male-dominated culture of British Columbia's waterfront workplaces. Federal Labour Minister Filomena Tassi says the BC Maritime Emplo...
Alberta expands COVID-19 rapid testing, will screen asymptomatic care workers
EDMONTON — Alberta is expanding rapid testing for the novel coronavirus. Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the tests will screen asymptomatic staff at all long-term care and supportive living facilities. There will also be a new rapid testing program...
B.C. health authority’s cybersecurity lacking on medical devices, says audit
VICTORIA — A report by British Columbia's auditor general says thousands of medical devices used to diagnose and treat people lack effective cybersecurity protections. The Provincial Health Services Authority, which works with regional health authoriti...
First Nations agree to COVID-19 data-sharing agreement with B.C., but say deal flawed
VICTORIA — A coalition of British Columbia First Nations and the provincial health officer have reached an information-sharing agreement over COVID-19 infections, but the nations say the deal still needs work. A statement from the Heiltsuk First Nation...
Invasive Canada geese in the crosshairs as B.C. council approves planned cull
VERNON, B.C. — A program to cull invasive, non-migratory Canada geese in British Columbia's North Okanagan has the strong support of Vernon city council. Councillors have voted 6-1 in favour of the program to spend up to $40,000 to eliminate as
B.C.’s post-secondary ‘micro credentials’ program aims to build fast track to jobs
BURNABY, B.C. — British Columbia is launching a post-secondary training program that aims to put students on the fast track to high-demand jobs. Advanced Education Minister Anne Kang says the program focuses on short-term courses designed for students ...
B.C. to do clinical trial of COVID-19 drug on emergency basis to treat severe cases
VICTORIA — British Columbia will begin a clinical trial on a COVID-19 drug therapy approved by Health Canada on an emergency basis for patients who are at risk of being hospitalized with severe illness. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said
Penguins protest: Calgary students set up display in fight against education cuts
CALGARY — A snow penguin protest that generated buzz in Edmonton is now in Alberta's biggest city.Representatives in Calgary for the Council of Alberta University Students say they have built about 250 snow penguins outside the provincial government's ...
