Category Archives: Prairies/BC

‘Nobody’s voted yet:’ NDP leader sizes up fortunes as campaign passes midpoint

REGINA — With less than two weeks until election day in Saskatchewan, NDP Leader Ryan Meili is trying to woo voters who he sees as disillusioned Saskatchewan Party supporters.  Meili has acknowledged the New Democrats are the underdogs in the four...

Follow the party leaders in Saskatchewan’s provincial election campaign

Where the leaders are on the campaign trail Thursday for the Oct. 26 Saskatchewan election: Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe  MOOSE JAW -- Speaks to a platform commitment (10 a.m., 279 High St. W.) --- NDP Leader Ryan Meili REGINA -- Discusses ...

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...

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