Category Archives: Prairies/BC
B.C. reports 12 more deaths due to COVID-19, pushing death toll to 808
VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials say immunization is now underway for residents of long-term care homes. In a joint statement on Thursday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix say 8,178 people have rece...
Alberta decision to open Rockies to coal mining to face court challenges in new year
EDMONTON — The Alberta government is to face at least two court challenges in the new year over its decision to rescind decades-old protections and open the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains to coal mining. Landowners and the Ermineskin and
COVID-19 curve bending down in B.C. after mid-November peak: top doctor
VICTORIA — COVID-19 cases in British Columbia are levelling off after peaking in mid-November, though the province's top doctor warns now is not the time to relax public health rules. The majority of cases are being traced to known infections and
‘Resounding success’: Alberta calls parks policy a victory despite climbdown claims
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says its new parks announcement is a clear victory, not a climbdown. "Government’s latest call for partners has been a resounding success, meaning all areas currently considered Provincial Parks or Public Recreation Ar...
United Conservatives back down on Alberta parks, declare victory: professor
EDMONTON — An Alberta political science professor is calling the United Conservative government's announcement on parks its first major policy defeat. Duane Bratt of Calgary's Mount Royal University says the announcement is the first time he's seen the...
Contract awarded for replacement of correctional centre in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. — The provincial government has awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to design and build a new jail in Nanaimo, B.C. A statement from the Ministry of Public Safety says Stuart Olson Construction Ltd., is the successful bidder to replace...
Contract awarded for replacement of correctional centre in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. — The provincial government has awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to design and build a new jail in Nanaimo, B.C. A statement from the Ministry of Public Safety says Stuart Olson Construction Ltd., is the successful bidder to replace...
B.C. reviewing Chilliwack school board’s commitment to safety, inclusion
VANCOUVER — Two special advisers have been appointed by the British Columbia government to evaluate the Chilliwack Board of Education's commitment to safety and inclusion in schools. Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside said in a news release that ret...
Alberta changes COVID Christmas gathering rule to help those who live alone
EDMONTON — Alberta is relaxing its COVID-19 rules on gathering just a teeny bit for Christmas. Premier Jason Kenney says starting Wednesday and for the following five days a person living alone can attend one family gathering in another household. A ho...
B.C. sets temporary cap on food delivery fees for restaurants
VICTORIA — British Columbia's public safety minister has announced a temporary fee cap of 15 per cent charged to restaurants by food delivery companies as part of a plan to help the struggling hospitality industry. Mike Farnworth says an additional lim...
