Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Vacancy taxes put more rental condos in Metro Vancouver market: CMHC study
VANCOUVER — The Canada Mortgage Housing Corp. says more than 11,000 condos were added to rental market in Metro Vancouver last year, spurred in part by taxes on empty homes. The CMHC report was released as Vancouver council voted Wednesday to
Increased calls to Manitoba Human Rights Commission from mandatory mask opponents
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's attempt to cut rising COVID-19 numbers appears to be paying off, officials say, but it's leading to some public anger and a sharp rise in complaints to the province's human rights commission. "I would say our office is
Woman suffers heart attack after being spit upon by man refusing to wear mask
NELSON, B.C. — A hotel worker in Nelson, B.C., suffered a heart attack shortly after a confrontation with a patron who refused to wear a mask and wouldn't leave the hotel's coffee shop. Rob Little, manager of The Adventure Hotel, says
‘Additional measures:’ Saskatchewan suspends team sports, lowers venue limits
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is suspending team sports for the next three weeks and slashing capacity limits for public venues to 30 people in its latest attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. Premier Scott Moe announced the new health
Alberta hits 500 COVID-19 deaths, debate rages on whether new health rules will work
EDMONTON — On a day Alberta hit a sobering 500 COVID-19 deaths, the Opposition accused Premier Jason Kenney of implementing short-sighted, half-baked health restrictions that will provoke the very economic collapse he seeks to avoid. “The premier is co...
Doctors say Alberta restrictions not enough to reduce COVID-19 strain on hospitals
EDMONTON — Two emergency room doctors say Alberta's increased public health restrictions don't go far enough to deal with rising COVID-19 cases that are already straining hospitals in the province. The government brought in tighter restrictions Tuesday...
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...
