Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Alberta reports first case of COVID-19 variant that’s not linked to travel
EDMONTON — Alberta is reporting its first case of a COVID-19 variant, first seen in the United Kingdom, that cannot be directly traced to international travel. Health Minister Tyler Shandro says while it is one case, the variant has the potential
British Columbia long-term care home report reveals confusion, mixed messaging
VANCOUVER — A third-party report examining how the British Columbia government responded to COVID-19 in long-term care homes during the first wave of the pandemic reveals confusion over policies and infection prevention. More than 650 of B.C.'s over 1,...
B.C. to stretch second doses of COVID-19 vaccine to day 42 amid production delay
VICTORIA — British Columbia is extending the interval between the two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the province's top doctor said Monday. Dr. Bonnie Henry told a news briefing that further delays in the production and delivery of the ...
Two Edmonton high schools move online after high COVID-19 caseloads confirmed
EDMONTON — Two Edmonton high schools have moved classes online after a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases among students and staff. There have been 20 confirmed cases at M.E. LaZerte School in northeastern Edmonton, where nearly 1,300 students been attend...
Doctors group condemns protest at home of Saskatchewan chief medical health officer
REGINA — An association representing physicians in Saskatchewan is denouncing a protest staged outside the home of the province's chief medical health officer while an Alberta man has been charged with making threats against the Northwest Territories t...
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe condemns protest outside chief medical officer’s home
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is condemning what he calls a "misguided protest" outside the Regina home of the province's chief medical officer of health. Moe says Dr. Saqib Shahab has worked tirelessly to protect the province's residents throughout t...
Fraser Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at B.C. jail after 20 people test positive
SURREY, B.C. — Fraser Health has declared four new COVID-19 outbreaks, including at the North Fraser Pretrial Centre, where 20 people in custody have tested positive. The health authority says it is working to identify others who may have had contact
Metis Nation of B.C. suspends president, citing ‘breach’ of policies, procedures
VANCOUVER — The Metis Nation of B.C. says its board of directors has voted to suspended its elected president, alleging there has been a breach of its policies and procedures. Its board of directors say in a statement that Clara Morin
B.C. government to release report on its response to pandemic at care homes
VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister says the province will release a report assessing its COVID-19 response in the province's long-term care homes. Adrian Dix says the Health Ministry commissioned the report by Ernst & Young to learn less...
Federal minister touts need for new B.C. economic development agency
VICTORIA — The federal economic development minister says business leaders in British Columbia want to work with a new development agency aiming to help them endure the COVID-19 pandemic and plan for the future. Melanie Joly said she's heard from entr...
