Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Manitoba marks record-high single-day COVID-19 count, but top doctor sees hope
WINNIPEG — Manitoba saw a record single-day increase in COVID-19 cases Monday, but the province's top doctor said there was some reason for optimism. Health officials reported 543 new cases — the first time the daily count exceeded 500. Manitoba had le...
Rolling snowball: Alberta chief health officer urges immediate new steps on COVID-19
EDMONTON — Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says immediate action is needed to reverse the rate of skyrocketing COVID-19 cases in the province. “This is like a snowball rolling down a hill, growing bigger and faster, and it will continue
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson announces he’s not running for re-election next fall
EDMONTON — The mayor of Edmonton says he won't seek re-election next fall. Don Iveson, who first became mayor in 2013, says that he had only ever hoped to serve two terms as leader of the Alberta capital. "It was a family
Alberta Liberal Party says leader, David Khan, stepping down to accept new job in law
CALGARY — The Alberta Liberal Party says its leader, David Khan, is stepping down. A news release from the party on Sunday evening says Khan is accepting a new job in law. It says the party's board of directors will meet shortly
Cabinet member backtracks after saying Kenney is waiting to act on COVID
EDMONTON — A member of Jason Kenney's cabinet is backtracking on a comment that seemed to suggest Alberta was waiting for hospitals to reach their limit before tightening COVID-19 restrictions. The move comes amid mounting calls for the premier to imp...
Cabinet member backtracks after saying Kenney is waiting to act on COVID
EDMONTON — A member of Jason Kenney's cabinet is backtracking on a comment that seemed to suggest Alberta was waiting for hospitals to reach their limit before tightening COVID-19 restrictions. The move comes amid mounting calls for the premier to imp...
Andrew Wilkinson steps down as B.C. Liberal leader before successor chosen
VANCOUVER — The leader of British Columbia's Liberal party is stepping down before his successor is chosen, following last month's election that saw Premier John Horgan's NDP win a decisive majority government. Andrew Wilkinson announced earlier he wou...
Manitoba premier touts COVID-19 response and penalties to party faithful
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is defending his government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic to Progressive Conservative party members. In a speech to the provincial party's annual general meeting, held via online video, Pallister said a...
B.C. records 516 new COVID cases, 10 deaths as officials call for adherence to rules
VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are urging residents to follow their latest orders to slow the spread of COVID-19 and relieve the pressure on the health-care system. The province recorded 516 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, for a total of
Alberta government risks public buy-in on COVID-19 by withholding info: Opposition
EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney’s government needs to start showing its hand if it wants to ensure public buy-in on targeted COVID-19 health restrictions. NDP health critic David Shepherd says the public is not getting the rea...
