Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Saskatchewan NDP leader criticizes government for raising home-care fees
REGINA — Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili is criticizing the government for raising home-care fees. Meili said at a campaign stop in Regina today that it's a dangerous move during a pandemic. As of Oct. 1, the Saskatchewan Health Authority increased ...
Barefaced: Moe may reconsider wearing mask inside after photo of him shopping
REGINA — Leaders campaigning barefaced became an issue in the Saskatchewan election Wednesday after photos were posted of the incumbent premier without a mask in a Regina store. Photos of Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe looking for a new winter
Manitoba government raises fines for COVID-19 violations amid higher numbers
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has increased fines for people and businesses who ignore public health orders — its latest move to try to reverse rising COVID-19 case numbers. The fine for individuals who break self-isolation orders or violate rules...
New Democrats make push in opponents’ ridings in the final days of B.C. election
New Democrat Leader John Horgan is campaigning in ridings traditionally held by the B.C. Liberals in the waning days of the provincial election. Horgan said people are seeing the NDP differently after the past 3 1/2 years in government because the
Saskatchewan Party says ‘no’ to highway tolls after candidate remarks during debate
REGINA — A Saskatchewan Party candidate who served as deputy premier before Monday's election was called says he was wrong to suggest the party would be open to exploring the idea of highway tolls. Gord Wyant participated in a debate Tuesday,
Follow the leaders in the Saskatchewan election campaign
Where the leaders are on the campaign trail Wednesday for the Oct. 26 Saskatchewan election: --- NDP Leader Ryan Meili: REGINA — Talks about rising home care fees (11 a.m., 4511 Argyle St.) SASKATOON — Discusses the party's commitment to lower class si...
Saskatchewan election: NDP leader targets Prince Albert seat on campaign stop
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — NDP Leader Ryan Meili campaigned in Prince Albert with a message that the city has been let down by the Saskatchewan Party. Meili made the trip several days after Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe, who talked
Sask. Party Leader Scott Moe encourages advance voting to avoid election day crowds
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is encouraging voters to cast their ballots in advance of Monday's election. Today marks the start of five days of advance polls, which will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Moe says voting early
Pandemic election prompts voter suppression claims by B.C. Liberals
The British Columbia Liberals are accusing the NDP of taking advantage of the pandemic to suppress votes in the dying days of the election, while the Green leader is urging residents not to vote out of fear. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson
Follow the leaders in the Saskatchewan election campaign
Where the leaders are on the campaign trail Tuesday for the Oct. 26 Saskatchewan election: --- NDP Leader Ryan Meili: PRINCE ALBERT -- Makes a campaign stop (11 a.m., 2990 2 Ave. W.) SASKATOON -- News conference (3 p.m., 417 24 St.), then casts
