Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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 "...
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...
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
Cross-country skiers to pay for parking to use groomed trails in Kananaskis, Alta.
KANANASKIS, Alta. — The Alberta government says skiers will need to pay for parking to have groomed cross-country trails in the popular Kananaskis Country. Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon says the province has entered into a one-year part...
Cross-country skiers to pay for parking to use groomed trails in Kananaskis, Alta.
KANANASKIS, Alta. — The Alberta government says skiers will need to pay for parking to have groomed cross-country trails in the popular Kananaskis Country. Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon says the province has entered into a one-year part...
Mail-in ballots bump Saskatchewan NDP to 13 seats after election night
REGINA — Two Saskatchewan Party candidates have conceded their close election races to the NDP, bumping the Opposition party's seat count to 13 from 11. Former advanced education minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor posted on Facebook congratulating New ...
Manitoba health minister hints at tighter rules after record COVID-19 jump
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is expected to tighten restrictions in the Winnipeg region after a record number of new COVID-19 cases. Health Minister Cameron Friesen says the government has been analyzing its next steps and the chief public health...
Alberta panel recommends no-fault auto insurance to address rising, costly premiums
EDMONTON — A government panel is recommending a fundamental overhaul of automobile insurance in Alberta to move away from costly, protracted court fights to a collaborative no-fault model. Chris Daniel, who heads the panel, says the change is critical ...
Saskatchewan reports record daily high of COVID-19 cases
REGINA — Saskatchewan has hit a record of daily number of COVID-19 cases less than a week after it reported an all-time high. Health officials reported 82 new cases Thursday,, surpassing the previous high of 78 set on Saturday. Some 37
