Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Yukon announces new quarantine rules, new COVID case in Whitehorse
WHITEHORSE — Yukon's premier says as of Friday, everyone entering the territory other than critical services workers will be required to self-isolate for two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Sandy Silver also says the government no longer re...
Alberta expecting 680,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine early in new year
EDMONTON — Alberta expects to receive 680,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine early in the new year, but there are still hurdles and unknowns, says the province's chief medical health officer. “These (vaccine) numbers, of course, depend on many factors,” Dr....
Best-case scenario: Saskatchewan sees 4,800 COVID-19 cases over next six months
REGINA — New modelling data from Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health says the province could see as few as 4,800 cases of COVID-19 over the next six months -- or more than 400,000.Chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab laid out
B.C. premier unsure of quarantine plan for Vancouver Island travellers
VICTORIA — A proposed two-week quarantine for anyone travelling to Vancouver Island may not be the best way to proceed, British Columbia Premier John Horgan says. Horgan was commenting on a proposal from Dr. Richard Stanwick, the chief medical officer ...
Manitoba elections commissioner dismisses Tory complaint about union ad campaign
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's commissioner of elections has dismissed a complaint from the Progressive Conservative party that alleged a union broke the limit on third-party spending during last year's provincial election.Bill Bowles said the billboard and bus...
Manitoba implements $298 fine for not wearing masks in indoor public areas
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has instituted a new $298 fine for people who do not wear masks in indoor public places. The penalty is the latest enforcement measure the province is trying in an attempt to quell the highest per
Opposition calls for shutdown of non-essential businesses in Saskatchewan
REGINA — The Opposition NDP pressed Premier Scott Moe's government Wednesday to close non-essential businesses in Saskatchewan for three weeks to better contain the spread of COVID-19. NDP Leader Ryan Meili says the latest public-health measures ...
Vancouver council approves plan that could set fees to drive into the downtown core
Vancouver city council has approved a Climate Emergency Action Plan that could see a levy placed on all vehicles entering the downtown core. Green Coun. Pete Fry says in a social media post that council voted in favour of the plan
Health officer says COVID-19 cases reach new high at 717 in B.C. and 11 deaths
VICTORIA — British Columbia's provincial health officer says COVID-19 cases are rising on Vancouver Island, in the Interior and in the North as people take the illness with them when they travel from the Lower Mainland. The province reached anoth...
Recount affirms B.C. Liberal narrowly beats Green in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky
VICTORIA — Elections B.C. says a judicial recount in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky has affirmed incumbent B.C. Liberal Jordan Sturdy as the winner. On election night, the riding went to the B.C. Green party, giving the party its first seat on
