Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Saskatchewan mandates wearing masks indoors in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert
REGINA — Masks will be mandatory in indoor public places in Saskatchewan's three biggest cities later this week as the province faces what its top doctor is calling its first true test of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rule is to come
Manitoba COVID-19 plans include volunteers, the Red Cross, more enforcement
WINNIPEG — Faced with rising COVID-19 numbers, the Manitoba government issued a call Tuesday for health-care volunteers, promised increased enforcement of public health orders and revealed more on a proposed curfew to curb late-night socializing. Premi...
Manitoba plans infrastructure protection law, private liquor and education reform
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to prevent blockades of railways, roads and other infrastructure by making them a separate offence under provincial law. The government also revealed plans Monday to amalgamate collective bargaining by tea...
‘Hostile’ crowds ignore COVID-19 rules in Vancouver: police
Vancouver police say a large and "hostile" crowd gathered downtown on Halloween night despite COVID-19 restrictions, but officers didn't issue tickets because of safety concerns. Police say in a news release officers were called to the Granville entert...
COVID numbers surge in B.C. as Halloween crowd gathers in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — As British Columbia reported a record surge in COVID-19 cases that health officials called concerning, Vancouver police say some people flouted pandemic rules in an "alcohol-fuelled" gathering in the city's entertainment district. Dep...
Parks pop wars: Alberta politicians use duelling tunes to make parks arguments
EDMONTON — Alberta politicians are reaching deep into pop music's memory bank in the hope their messages about the province's parks stick in people's ears. On Monday, the United Conservative government released a social media campaign called "My Parks ...
Doctors worry over Manitoba’s COVID-19 surge as premier considers curfew
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s premier is considering a curfew to curb a surge in COVID-19 infections as doctors sound the alarm about pressures mounting on hospitals and health-care workers. “I have never seen the emotional and mental stress occurring with my ...
Police look for suspect after controversial mural in Victoria is vandalized
Victoria police are looking for a suspect after a controversial mural was found vandalized with spray paint Saturday morning.They say witnesses reported seeing a suspect arrive on a red-and-white motorcycle before spray-painting over a letter in the "M...
Police look for suspect after controversial mural in Victoria is vandalized
Victoria police are looking for a suspect after a controversial mural was found vandalized with spray paint Saturday morning. They say witnesses reported seeing a suspect arrive on a red-and-white motorcycle before spray-painting over a letter in the "...
Soldier dies during training exercise on Alberta military base: defence department
A Canadian soldier died Saturday after being shot during a training exercise at a military base in Alberta. The soldier suffered a gunshot wound late Friday night while taking part in live fire training at CFB Wainwright, the Department of
