Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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
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...
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...
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
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 ...
