Category Archives: Prairies/BC
BC Liberals vote to begin name change consultations at Penticton convention
PENTICTON, B.C. — British Columbia's Liberal party says its delegates have voted to begin a process to potentially change the party name. This comes as about 800 members gathered at a convention in Penticton this weekend to welcome new leader Kevin
Former judge’s report into B.C. money laundering to be released Wednesday
VICTORIA — The final report and recommendations of British Columbia's public inquiry into money laundering are scheduled to be released Wednesday. The B.C. government says in a statement the Cullen Commission's entire report is being released publicl...
Rebuild of Lytton, B.C., after devastating wildfire to begin by September: minister
OTTAWA — Rebuilding in the fire-ravaged village of Lytton, B.C., is likely to begin in September, according to the province's minister of public safety. That would be 15 months after an out-of-control wildfire swept through and burned 90 per cent
B.C. Liberals gather in Okanagan, consider name change, look toward 2024 election
PENTICTON, B.C. — Members of British Columbia's Liberal party are set to gather at a convention in Penticton this weekend to welcome new leader Kevin Falcon and map strategy ahead of the next election, possibly under a new party name.
Indigenous leaders survey members to explore racist responses when status cards used
VANCOUVER — The Union of BC Indian Chiefs is asking its members how much racism or discrimination they encounter when presenting their status card at banks or retail outlets. A news release from the organization says members will be asked to
Calgary mayor wants province to reverse changes to emergency medical dispatch
CALGARY — The mayor of Calgary wants the Alberta government to reverse its decision to consolidate emergency medical dispatch, but the province says it will wait for the results of two investigations into a delayed ambulance response. Both the city and...
COVID PCR tests in Yukon being limited, while self-isolation rules are eased
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says a person's vaccination status no longer impacts their self-isolation period if they are infected with COVID-19. The territory released new guidelines for isolation and PCR testing on Thursday. A statement from me...
Alberta orders outside review into ambulance response time to dog attack victim
CALGARY — Alberta Health Services says there will be an independent review into why it took an ambulance 30 minutes to get to an 86-year-old woman who had been attacked by three dogs. Police and paramedics responded Sunday to Calgary's Capitol
Province demanded plan: Edmonton mayor outlines ways city will try to curb crime
Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi highlighted provincial funding discrepancies between his city and Calgary to tackle homelessness as he outlined Thursday a plan to address rising crime in the downtown area. “Currently, there are approximately 634 permanent...
Surrey politician Jinny Sims joins new Surrey Forward party, announces mayoral bid
SURREY, B.C. — Longtime British Columbia teacher, labour leader and politician Jinny Sims has announced her intention to run for mayor in Surrey when municipal elections are held this fall. Sims made it official Wednesday at an event with the newly
