Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Horgan, Wilkinson trade insults in feisty radio debate over past, present governments
VANCOUVER — The records of past and present British Columbia governments and their roles in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic were the targets Thursday of a spirited election campaign radio debate. New Democrat Leader John Horgan focused on past Liberal go...
The latest developments from the Saskatchewan election leaders debate in Regina
REGINA — The latest developments from Wednesday night's televised leaders debate in the Saskatchewan election campaign (all times Central Standard): 6:55 p.m. The two leaders returned to their central messages as the debate ended. Saskatchewan Pa...
B.C. reports 158 new cases of COVID-19, no new deaths
VICTORIA — The number of active cases of COVID-19 has ticked up to just under 1,500 as B.C. reports 158 new cases on Wednesday. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and deputy health minister Stephen Brown say in a joint news
Some Manitoba voters should be allowed to vote by phone: agency report
WINNIPEG — Elections Manitoba says some voters should be allowed to cast their ballot by phone in provincial elections.The independent agency says voting by phone could be easier for snowbirds and others who are out of the province on election
Manitoba COVID-19 numbers rise again, health minister hints at more restrictions
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's health minister says more restrictions are possible as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, especially in the greater Winnipeg area. Cameron Friesen said he is concerned about the latest numbers that show caseloads are still rising ...
Highlights of the B.C. Green party platform in the Oct. 24 provincial election
Here are the highlights of the Green party platform in the B.C. election: — Spend $24 million to support student mental health by increasing the number of school counsellors. — Extend leases for existing housing co-ops that are about to expire while
B.C. Greens pledge support for basic income, education system in election platform
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — B.C.'s Green party leader took aim at previous provincial governments during the release of her party's election platform Wednesday, saying not enough had been done to help all residents. The platform would target people who nee...
Saskatchewan NDP says disturbing letter about female candidate reported to police
REGINA — The Saskatchewan NDP says a threatening letter directed at one of its female candidates running in a rural constituency has been reported to RCMP. Party president Linda Osachoff says that over the Thanksgiving long weekend an anonymous n...
Saskatchewan NDP promises smaller class sizes as province further limits gatherings
REGINA — The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for smaller class sizes, as a new limit is to come into effect for private gatherings to curb the spread of COVID-19. Two NDP candidates running in the Oct. 26 provincial election say if
Alberta finance minister expects cuts in all departments, asks for budget input
EDMONTON — Alberta's finance minister says he expects all provincial departments to make recommendations similar to cuts recently announced by the health ministry for next year's budget. Health Minister Tyler Shandro has said he will cut up to 11,000 j...
