Category Archives: Prairies/BC
A look at new restrictions in Alberta to battle rising COVID-19 infections
EDMONTON — The Alberta government announced Tuesday new restrictions to battle record-high rates of COVID-19 infections in the province. In addition to declaring a public health emergency, the government ordered the following for the next three weeks:—...
Alberta finance minister says outlook improves but budget deficit $21.3 billion
EDMONTON — Finance Minister Travis Toews says COVID-19 will affect Alberta’s economy for the next couple of years and perhaps beyond, but projections are encouraging. “COVID-19 has created an environment of uncertainty, not just here in Alberta but aro...
Vancouver proposes tax hike as COVID-19 digs a $100-million revenue hole
VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver says the COVID-19 pandemic has had a "significant impact" on its finances, including a projected $85-million drop in revenue and $13 million in additional costs. But because of the financial challenges the pandemic has...
Opposition calls on Saskatchewan premier to create dedicated COVID-19 committee
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Opposition wants Premier Scott Moe to convene a multi-sector working group to deal with the province's increasing spread of COVID-19. NDP Leader Ryan Meili wrote in a letter to the premier Tuesday that more people are fa...
Yukon enters second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, issues mask order effective Dec. 1
WHITEHORSE — Residents of Yukon will be required to wear a non-medical mask in all public indoor spaces effective Dec. 1. Premier Sandy Silver made the announcement during the territory's regular pandemic briefing in Whitehorse. He says everyone who do...
Manitoba premier says fines being levied against people who break COVID-19 rules
WINNIPEG — Premier Brian Pallister says his government's push to stop the spread of COVID-19 has included a ticket to the Corona Hotel in western Manitoba. Pallister says the rural hotel had its beverage room open recently and people were playing...
Manitoba COVID-19 fines issued to church, protesters and Corona Hotel
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's recent crackdown on COVID-19 includes a church, several anti-mask protesters and a small-town establishment called the Corona Hotel. Premier Brian Pallister mentioned the hotel, located near Riding Mountain National Park, during a...
Alberta nurses reject government’s call to delay bargaining for new deal
EDMONTON — Alberta's nurses union says the province's health delivery agency has rejected a call for a settlement similar to one reached with nurses in Saskatchewan that would have provided stability during the COVID-19 pandemic. United Nurses of Alber...
Alberta nurses reject government’s call to delay bargaining for new deal
EDMONTON — Alberta's nurses union says the province's health delivery agency has rejected a call for a settlement similar to one reached with nurses in Saskatchewan that would have provided stability during the COVID-19 pandemic. United Nurses of Alber...
B.C. Liberals name legislator Shirley Bond as interim party leader
VICTORIA — Longtime legislature member Shirley Bond will serve as the B.C. Liberal party's interim leader after Andrew Wilkinson's resignation on Saturday. Bond has been a member of the legislature since 2001, representing Prince George-Valemount, and ...
