Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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...
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...
