Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Edmonton asks province for stricter COVID-19 rules to reduce rising case numbers
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson says he's talking to other mayors about how municipalities could work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but he would prefer to see the provincial government step up with stricter measures. "COVID-19 cases are rising, ...
Yukon ‘at turning point,’ says Premier Sandy Silver as travel quarantine reinstated
WHITEHORSE — Yukon's top doctor says the renewed order requiring a two-week COVID-19 isolation period for most people entering the territory feels like "going backwards." The decision to reimpose the directive starting Friday drew an emotional response...
AIMCo chief executive to exit from Alberta’s embattled fund manager by June 2021
CALGARY — The chief executive of Alberta Investment Management Corp. is expected to leave the post by next June — a few months earlier than planned before the Alberta fund manager's investment track record came under fire earlier this year. A
Manitoba further restricts social visits and store openings during pandemic
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is tightening restrictions even further on stores and social gatherings in another attempt to bring down the highest per-capita COVID-19 infection rate in Canada. Starting Friday and until Dec. 11, in-store sales will...
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
