Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Saskatchewan declares multi-community COVID-19 outbreak linked to gospel events
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it is investigating a community transmitted COVID-19 outbreak that involves contact tracing of more than 100 people across different parts of the province. The agency says the outbreak is linked to ...
Alberta wants to clear the way for development of ‘untapped’ geothermal energy
CALGARY — Alberta's energy minister says the province intends to clear hurdles to the development of clean geothermal energy. Sonya Savage said the United Conservative government plans to bring in legislation this fall to set the stage for furthe...
Yukon gets more federal money in northern COVID top-up for health, vulnerable
WHITEHORSE — Yukon has received an extra $12.4 million in federal government transfers to go towards the higher cost of delivering service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Sandy Silver says $7.7 million will be used to support hospitals and ...
Calgary company to provide Alberta medical staff with face masks over two years
CALGARY — The Alberta government has contracted a Calgary company to provide more than 40 million medical masks over the next two years. Health Minister Tyler Shandro said the $60-million agreement between Alberta Health Services and Orpyx Medical Tech...
Highlights from the throne speech delivered in the Manitoba legislature
WINNIPEG — The speech from the throne was delivered in the Manitoba legislature Wednesday. Here are the highlights: -- Social assistance is to be changed to encourage "greater self-reliance". -- Education reform is planned to reduce money spent on scho...
Saskatchewan NDP would build surgery and outpatient centre in Regina if elected
REGINA — Leader Ryan Meili has promised the Saskatchewan New Democrats would build a new surgery and outpatient centre in Regina if elected in the Oct. 26 provincial vote. Some of the services the $60-million facility would provide would include ...
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe promises to expand insulin pump program
REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is promising to expand an insulin pump program for people living with diabetes if the party wins the Oct.26 provincial election. The current program covers the cost of insulin pumps and supplies for pe...
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 — Makes a platform announcement (10 a.m., 234 University Park Dr.) REGINA — Stops at the offices of Regina Lak...
Liberals promise funding for mental health workers to partner with police
VANCOUVER — B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson said Wednesday his party would expand a program that pairs police officers with mental health workers if the Liberals win the provincial election. During a campaign event in Vancouver, Wilkinson said a L...
Manitoba throne speech: Tax cuts, reforms and new penalties for protesters
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is promising to reform welfare and education, cut a major property tax and enact new penalties for protesters who block transportation routes. The Progressive Conservative government laid out its plans for the next 12...
