Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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
Saskatchewan NDP promising to legislate long-term care standards
REGINA — The Saskatchewan NDP is promising to improve long- term care in the province if it wins the Oct.26 election. Saskatoon Fairview candidate Vicki Mowat promised an NDP government would legislate minimum standards of care for long-term care...
Alberta government to cut up to 11,000 health-care jobs
EDMONTON — The Alberta government will cut up to 11,000 jobs at Alberta Health Services to save money — a move the Opposition says is cruel and will create chaos in the health-care system. Health Minister Tyler Shandro made the announcement
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
