Category Archives: Prairies/BC

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says COVID-19 shutdowns are not necessary

REGINA — Saskatchewan can avert sector-wide shutdowns as it continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe asserted Saturday as new daily case figures in the province reached an all-time high.  Moe's comments came on...

Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says COVID-19 shutdowns are not necessary

REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says he believes the province can avoid a return to sector-wide shutdowns in the face of rising COVID-19 cases linked to gatherings.  Moe is campaigning today in Moose Jaw, Regina and Saskatoon ahead of...

Saskatchewan election: Platform highlights from Saskatchewan Party, NDP

REGINA — Rebates on cans of paint, a $15-an-hour minimum wage, new teachers and a tax break for small business. Here are some election promises made by Saskatchewan's two main political parties during the provincial election campaign: Saskatchewan Part...

Saskatchewan election: Five constituencies to watch in the provincial vote

REGINA — Saskatchewan voters will choose 61 MLAs to sit in the legislature once they are sworn in after Monday's provincial election. Here are five constituency races worth watching.  Saskatoon Riversdale The Saskatchewan Party hopes candidate Mar...

Moe promotes Saskatchewan Party achievements at outdoor rally in Saskatoon

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe has told an outdoor car rally in Saskatoon that he's proud to run on the party's legacy of standing up for people.He says the Sask. Party stood against the federal government and the

Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman says he will not be running for re-election in 2022

Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman says he will not be running in the next municipal election. Bowman was first elected mayor in 2014 and re-elected in 2018, but says he will not be seeking a third term in the 2022 election. He is

Elections BC aiming for Nov. 16 to return final results

VICTORIA — Officials with Elections BC say they hope to deliver the final results of Saturday's election by Nov. 16, but the date is not set in stone since it's unclear how much extra time it will take to count

Saskatchewan NDP leader points to Moe’s track record as campaign hits final stretch

REGINA — Saskatchewan New Democrat Leader Ryan Meili is asking voters to focus on his opponent’s track record before Monday’s election. Meili says people can’t trust Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe to make the right investments as the province grap...

Leaders make last-day pitch for votes in British Columbia

SURREY, B.C. — Car horns blared in support of B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson Friday as he spoke from a raised platform in a parking lot in one of the few events that resembled a political rally during the provincial

Leaders of Saskatchewan’s main political parties campaigning in the home stretch

Leaders of Saskatchewan's two main political parties are back on the campaign trail today as election day draws closer. Voters go to the polls on Monday. NDP Leader Ryan Meili is to make appearances with candidates in Regina and Moose Jaw, where

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