Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Party leaders in Saskatchewan prepare for election debate as COVID-19 cases rise
Party leaders in Saskatchewan are preparing for this week's televised debate while the province deals with an increase in COVID-19 cases.The provincial election is 13 days away on Oct. 26.Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe and NDP Leader Ryan Meili ha...
Follow the party leaders in Saskatchewan’s provincial election campaign
Where the leaders are on the campaign trail Tuesday for the Oct. 26 Saskatchewan election: Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe No scheduled events. --- NDP Leader Ryan Meili No scheduled events. --- This report by The Canadian Press was first pub...
Leaders of B.C.’s three main political parties clash on pandemic response, recovery
VANCOUVER — John Horgan was held to account for his decision to call a snap election during the pandemic in Tuesday's leaders' debate that saw the New Democrat leader try to frame the narrative surrounding COVID-19 around past Liberal policies
Saskatchewan NDP criticizes opponents for referring to COVID-19 in past tense
REGINA — Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili is criticizing his opponents in the Oct. 26 election of speaking of COVID-19 in the past tense. Meili says in a news release Monday that the first page of the Saskatchewan Party's election platform
B.C. New Democrats promise renter’s rebate, rent freeze as parties ready for debate
VANCOUVER — The B.C. New Democrats have announced a renter's rebate as the latest plank of their election platform as parties prepare for the first televised debate of the provincial campaign. The plan also includes making a cap on rent increases
Liberal candidate apologizes for comments made about NDP politician in viral video
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Liberal candidate is apologizing for comments she made about a New Democrat politician in a video that was posted online. Jane Thornthwaite said Sunday that she's sorry for commenting on the physical appearance of Bowinn ...
Business where Sask. Party leader made campaign stop is listed on COVID-19 advisory
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms after a businesses where he made a recent campaign announcement was listed on an advisory of possible exposures. The Saskatchewan Health Authority on S...
B.C. NDP promises free prescription contraception if elected
VANCOUVER — B.C.'s New Democrats are promising free prescription contraception if elected, saying Sunday the move will save residents money and advance gender equality. In announcing the campaign plank, NDP candidate Katrina Chen noted condoms can be f...
Moe touts disabilities support, Meili campaigns in Sakatchewan’s north
SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan Party promises to increase support for people with disabilities if they're re-elected, party leader Scott Moe told a campaign stop in Saskatoon on Saturday. Moe pledged funding over three years to pay for eight support work...
BC Greens platform looks for changes to transit funding, municipal finance system
VANCOUVER — The BC Green Party is calling for a reformation of the financial system used by local governments to help them better address issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says that B.C. has a "unique"
