Category Archives: Prairies/BC
‘Circuit breaker:’ Alberta considering options as COVID-19 cases continue to surge
EDMONTON — Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says the province is considering a short, but sharp economic lockdown that would act as a “circuit breaker” to help reverse a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. But Dr. Deena Hinshaw also says
Horgan’s policies will need a post-pandemic lens, experts say
VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan cemented a majority government in British Columbia, but escalating COVID-19 cases threaten to take plans out of his hands. The final count of mail-in and absentee ballots on Sunday gave the New Democrats 57 of 87
B.C. reports 998 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths since Saturday
VICTORIA — Health officials say the restrictions put in place in B.C.'s most populous health regions could be extended or modified depending on whether COVID-19 cases spike or dip. Over the weekend, B.C.'s chief public health officer issued directives ...
Care home provided false information about staffing levels, health officials say
WINNIPEG — The owners of a Winnipeg care home that called paramedics to deal with a crisis of sick and dying patients amid a COVID-19 outbreak later provided false information that hid the extent of a staff shortage, health officials
Saskatchewan’s Moe keeps familiar faces, shuffles jobs in postelection cabinet
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has picked his new cabinet, keeping many of the same faces in his inner circle, but giving them new jobs, and returning a longtime party stalwart to the fold after an unceremonious exit. Moe revealed
Municipal, school elections can be delayed due to snowstorm: Saskatchewan government
The Saskatchewan government says municipalities and school divisions can postpone their elections today, if necessary, due to a record-setting snowfall and hazardous conditions on the roads. Government Relations Minister Lori Carr says in a news releas...
Municipal, school elections can be delayed due to snowstorm: Saskatchewan government
Municipalities and school divisions could postpone their elections Monday, if necessary, due to a record-setting snowfall and hazardous conditions on the roads, says the Saskatchewan government. Government Relations Minister Lori Carr said in a news re...
Final ballot count confirms British Columbia’s NDP increased seat count to 57
VANCOUVER — The New Democrats will govern British Columbia with 57 of 87 seats in the legislature, a decisive majority confirmed as the final ballot count concluded Sunday. The B.C. Liberals won 28 seats, one of which is pending a judicial
Manitoba government orders probe following surge of COVID-19 deaths at care homes
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government promised an independent investigation Sunday into two private long-term care homes in Winnipeg that have seen outbreaks of COVID-19, one of which had to call paramedics to help deal with sick and dying residents. Heal...
Time to look at NDP’s Saskatchewan election loss: party leader
REGINA — After suffering its fourth straight election defeat, Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili believes it's time to take a look at the party's image, which he thinks has sustained some damage among voters. "I heard this from so many candidates
