Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Ousted B.C. Liberal says he’ll run as an Independent in provincial election
CHILLIWACK, B.C. — A candidate who stepped aside as a B.C. Liberal over comments he made about contraception and eugenics plans to seek election as an Independent. Laurie Throness said Friday he made the decision to stay in the race after
B.C. Green party says October fundraising shatters its previous records
VICTORIA — The British Columbia Green party says October has been the best fundraising month in its history, and there's still a week to go until the province goes to the polls. A statement from the party says more than $441,000
Scott Moe concerned about Biden’s opposition of Keystone XL; NDP anti-Trump
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe says if the Democrats win next month's U.S. election, he has concerns about the future of the Keystone XL pipeline. Moe is himself running for re-election on Oct. 26 and, while on the campaign
Manitoba government announces yet more COVID-19 restrictions as numbers rise
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is imposing increased restrictions in the greater Winnipeg area due to rising COVID-19 numbers and business groups say the changes could push some establishments to close permanently. Starting Monday, and lasting for ...
Saskatchewan NDP promises to remove PST on construction labour, keep contracts local
REGINA — Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili says he will keep jobs in the province if the New Democrats form government after the Oct. 26 election.Meili's campaign today took him to the $2-billion Regina Bypass which he says was built
Vote-by-mail packages should be posted by Saturday for B.C. election
VANCOUVER — The more than 700,000 people who have asked for a vote-by-mail package in British Columbia's election should get their ballots into the post. Saturday is the deadline recommended by Elections BC because the ballots must be received no...
Election battleground: Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe campaigns in Saskatoon
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is campaigning in Saskatoon today on his party's record of spending millions on building bridges, roads and a children's hospital in the city. Saskatoon is one of the battlegrounds in the Oct. 26 pr...
Follow the party leaders in Saskatchewan’s provincial election campaign
Where the leaders are on the campaign trail Friday for the Oct. 26 Saskatchewan election: Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe SASKATOON -- Speaks about investments and incentives for a strong economy (10 a.m., Q-Line Trucking, 101 Wurtz Ave.) ---...
Moe to talk economy in Saskatoon, Meili to focus on jobs announcement in Regina
REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe will focus on the economy today at a provincial election campaign stop in Saskatoon. NDP Leader Ryan Meili will talk about jobs at the Regina Bypass. Meili has promised to bring in a procurement model
Horgan highlights views of other Liberal candidates after Throness resignation
PITT MEADOWS, B.C. — The resignation of a B.C. Liberal candidate in the provincial election for comments on contraception and eugenics should prompt a deeper look at the party's other candidates, New Democrat Leader John Horgan said Friday. Laurie Thro...
