Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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
Manitoba adds more restrictions as COVID-19 numbers jump in southern region
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is increasing restrictions in the southern health region — a large area of small cities, towns and farmland — as COVID-19 numbers continue to climb. On Monday, the region is to be moved to the red,
Opposition accuses Saskatchewan premier of delaying COVID-19 response
REGINA — Saskatchewan's Opposition leader says Premier Scott Moe is pandering to those in the province resistant to additional measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Ryan Meili suggested Moe saw the trend of rising cases during the provincial e...
Alberta privacy commissioner to review proposed changes to health legislation
EDMONTON — Alberta's information and privacy commissioner says she was not consulted on proposed changes to the Health Information Act, but will review them as they are being debated in the legislature. Jill Clayton says in a statement she has concerns...
‘Extremely concerning:’ Alberta records daily high of about 800 new COVID-19 cases
EDMONTON — Alberta's top doctor announced a record-breaking range of 800 new COVID-19 cases in the province Thursday and said new public health restrictions may be on the way. Deena Hinshaw, the province's chief medical health officer, said there were ...
Manitoba health minister stops short of apology to doctors for comments this week
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's health minister has stopped short of apologizing to doctors for questioning why they wrote a letter with COVID-19 warnings, but says he could have better chosen his words. Cameron Friesen was criticized this week for remarks he ma...
Alberta auditor flags $1.6B in government accounting blunders, oversight problems
EDMONTON — Alberta’s auditor general has flagged $1.6 billion worth of accounting blunders along with oversight issues by Premier Jason Kenney’s government on big-ticket files including the Keystone XL pipeline and the so-called energy war room. Audito...
Saskatchewan sets new daily high for COVID-19 infections at 129
REGINA — Saskatchewan is reporting 129 new cases of COVID-19 — the highest single-day record for new infections in the province. The Ministry of Health said Thursday many of the new cases are in Saskatoon and the region around Prince Albert,
B.C. real estate agents asked to suspend open houses to protect clients from COVID-19
VANCOUVER — Real estate agents across British Columbia are being asked to temporarily stop holding open houses in an effort to curb the rise of COVID-19. The recommendation comes from the regulatory agencies overseeing B.C. real estate professionals as...
