Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Liberals, Greens slam Horgan for calling snap election during pandemic
As British Columbia's election campaign approaches the finish line, John Horgan's rivals are condemning the New Democrat leader's decision to call an election as COVID-19 infections surged in a second wave. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson echoed Green ...
COVID-19 testing option to be tried at Calgary airport, U.S. border crossing
International travellers arriving in Alberta by air or land will have the option to take an expedited COVID-19 test to avoid quarantining for 14 days — a move the premier says would help the province's struggling service and tourism industry. The
Saskatchewan NDP leader promises cash to deal with rising COVID-19 numbers
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili says he would immediately add $50 million to support the fight against COVID-19 if he were to become premier. Meili made the commitment at a campaign stop today in Saskatoon before Monday's provincial elec...
Politicians make their final pitches for votes ahead of Saturday’s election
British Columbia's party leaders are delivering some last-minute messages to voters who go to the polls on Saturday. NDP Leader John Horgan has been campaigning in traditional B.C. Liberal ridings, telling voters that the province can't risk goin...
Follow the leaders in the Saskatchewan election campaign
Where the leaders are on the campaign trail Thursday for the Oct. 26 Saskatchewan election: --- NDP Leader Ryan Meili: SASKATOON -- Outlines measures an NDP government would take to address COVID-19 (10 a.m., backyard of 1330 Denham Cres.) SASKATOON --...
Car rally and COVID promises: Party leaders make pitches as Saskatchewan vote nears
The two main party leaders in Saskatchewan made big promises Thursday with just three days to go before the provincial election on Monday. Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe outlined his vision for a strong province at a car rally north of
Alberta premier tests negative for COVID-19 but will isolate for a week
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has tested negative for COVID-19 but will continue to isolate at home after one of his cabinet ministers tested positive.Kenney says he was tested Wednesday afternoon because he attended events with Municipal Aff...
Alberta to cut 930 public service jobs in agriculture, forestry, community service
EDMONTON — The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says the government is cutting 930 public service jobs. Union president Guy Smith says in a news release that he has been told the cuts will begin immediately. Details were revealed in a letter...
‘Bona fide police service:’ Alberta expanding power, status for First Nations police
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced proposed changes to the province's Police Act which would expand the powers of First Nations police forces. The changes are part of a number of proposed amendments under the Justices Statutes Amendment A...
Adviser suggests Alberta students not learn about residential schools before Grade 4
EDMONTON — Leaked advice on proposed Alberta curriculum changes suggests the legacy of residential schools is too upsetting to be taught to young children, but the chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says there's nothing to support that...
