Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Saskatchewan pandemic election: Party leaders urge supporters to cast early ballots
With less than a week left on the campaign trail for Monday's provincial election, the leaders of Saskatchewan's two main political parties are appealing to supporters to cast ballots in their favour — and to do so early. Five days
Top doctor says B.C. can control the trajectory of its second wave of COVID-19
VICTORIA — British Columbia has reported 499 cases of COVID-19 as more than 150 cases were detected each day between Friday and Monday. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C. is in the midst of a second wave, but it's
All reasonable COVID-19 precautions taken during livestream with O’Toole: Kenney
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he and the federal Conservative leader did everything reasonable to respect COVID-19 guidelines during a livestream meeting this weekend. Kenney and Erin O'Toole, who tested positive for the novel coron...
Manitoba’s COVID-19 numbers trend downward as bars and restaurants face restrictions
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's COVID-19 numbers have started to drop somewhat following a surge last week and after restrictions were imposed on restaurants and bars.Health officials reported 80 new cases and the deaths of two residents at a Winnipeg personal c...
Alberta cuts deal on municipal oilpatch levies; not on unpaid property taxes
EDMONTON — Alberta has announced a three-year deal that it says will prevent municipal taxes and levies from harming its already battered energy industry. But the deal leaves unresolved the issue of rural property taxes that some companies have r...
Saskatchewan NDP leader vows to bring back provincial bus service but few details
REGINA — Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili is promising to create a new provincial bus service if his party forms government next Monday. Meili kicked off the final week of the provincial election campaign at a stop in Regina, where
Alberta legislature to resume Tuesday; focus to be on economic recovery
EDMONTON — Alberta politicians are to return to the legislature Tuesday with a plan to discuss up to 20 new bills — many of which are focused on the province's economic recovery. Government house leader Jason Nixon said Monday there's a
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe touts support for small business
BATTLEFORD, Sask. — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is kicking off the final week of the provincial election campaign by underscoring his support for small business. Moe stopped at a furniture store in Battleford where he promised to deliver ...
Saskatchewan election: NDP urges voters not to trust Sask. Party in final week
REGINA — Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili is urging voters not to trust the words of his main political rival, who says there won't be cuts after next Monday's provincial election. Meili campaigned Monday in Regina next to a former bus
B.C. NDP leader ‘disappointed’ in high-profile candidate as chiefs call for removal
VICTORIA — NDP Leader John Horgan says he's disappointed that a former member of Parliament now running for his party made negative comments about a Liberal. Nathan Cullen made the remarks about Roy Jones Jr., who is Haida, before an all-candidates
