Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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"
Follow the party leaders in Saskatchewan’s provincial election campaign
Where the leaders are on the campaign trail Saturday for the Oct. 26 Saskatchewan election:Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe SASKATOON _ Platform announcement (10 a.m., indoors at 1A-234 Primrose Drive)Moe will then make campaign stops with candidate...
Saskatchewan won’t appeal ruling that was in favour of Indigenous teepee protest
REGINA — Saskatchewan will not appeal a court ruling that was in favour of an Indigenous protest camp set up on the legislature's lawn. The province went to court last month seeking an order to remove 24-year-old Tristen Durocher and his
Alberta, Canada Infrastructure Bank providing support for irrigation upgrade
CALGARY — Southern Alberta's eight irrigation districts will be getting an $815-million upgrade. Premier Jason Kenney says the money is to be used to modernize and build new irrigation infrastructure and increase water storage capacity. The proj...
Alberta premier says province will continue ‘lighter approach’ in fighting COVID-19
CALGARY — Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta will not follow Ontario's lead on stricter restrictions because of a jump in COVID-19 cases. Starting Saturday, indoor dining in restaurants and bars will be prohibited in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottaw...
