Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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...
Horgan says he misspoke at debate about white privilege, regrets alienating people
VANCOUVER — NDP Leader John Horgan says he regrets making hurtful comments in answering a question about white privilege during the leaders debate in the B.C. election, while Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson acknowledged the advantages he has because he...
Follow the party leaders in Saskatchewan’s provincial election campaign
Where the leaders are on the campaign trail Wednesday for the Oct. 26 Saskatchewan election: Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe REGINA -- Televised leaders debate (6:05 p.m., CBC Saskatchewan, 2440 Broad St,) --- NDP Leader Ryan Meili REGINA -- ...
Supreme Court stays charges against Alberta man over delay in bail hearing
OTTAWA — An Alberta man accused of domestic violence will not face trial after the Supreme Court of Canada found he experienced undue delay in seeing a judge after his arrest. Following a hearing Tuesday, the high court unanimously allowed Ryan
The latest developments form the B.C. leaders televised election debate
VANCOUVER — The latest developments from Tuesday night's televised leaders debate in the B.C. election (all times Pacific):8:50 p.m.NDP Leader John Horgan says Tuesday night's leaders debate was a good one for British Columbia, saying the exchanges wer...
Saskatchewan shrinks private gathering size to 15 people as COVID-19 cases climb
REGINA — New household gathering limits are to come into effect on Friday in Saskatchewan, where COVID-19 infections continue to grow. The province's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, told a news conference Tuesday that gatherings in priv...
Manitoba’s top doctor concerned, says COVID-19 symptomatic people are still mingling
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's top doctor issued a warning Tuesday as the province's COVID-19 numbers continued to rise: people have to mingle less with non-household members and stop interacting with others while sick. "We just cannot succeed in this pandemic ...
B.C. Liberals’ campaign platform pledges new economic plan, review of all taxes
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Liberal party says it would implement a new economic response plan to the COVID-19 pandemic within 60 days if it wins the Oct. 24 provincial election. In the party's platform, the Liberals say the plan would involve
PST pause, more care homes: Highlights of the B.C. Liberal party platform
VANCOUVER — Here are some highlights of the B.C. Liberal party platform released Tuesday:— The seven-per-cent PST would be eliminated for one year, which would cost about $6.9 billion; the tax rate would then be set at three per cent
