Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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
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...
