Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe promises 10 per cent electricity rebate
REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is promising to give customers a break on their power bills if his party is re-elected on Oct.26. It would consist of a 10 per cent rebate to all SaskPower customers for one year
Greens say B.C. long-term care model must shift from for-profit facilities
The tragic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on seniors highlights the need for systemic changes to British Columbia's long-term care system, the leader of the Green party says. Sonia Furstenau said Thursday at a campaign stop that long-term care in B.C.
‘Small number of kooks:’ Alberta premier condemns apparent racist rally in Edmonton
SPRUCE GROVE, ALBERTA — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is adding his voice to others condemning an apparent white supremacist rally in Edmonton. Police broke up what they called a demonstration involving opposing groups on Tuesday night in the city's nor...
B.C. mayors call on all parties to commit to ‘new fiscal relationship’ with province
VANCOUVER — The mayors of British Columbia's 13 largest cities are calling on all provincial parties to commit to further action related to mental health and substance use, affordable housing, public transit and municipal finance reform ahead of next m...
Elections BC probes NDP complaint over Liberal candidate’s mail-in ballot requests
PORT MOODY, B.C. — Elections BC is investigating a complaint made by the NDP against a B.C. Liberal candidate in the provincial election that claims personal information was collected for the purpose of ordering mail-in ballots. Elections BC said...
Saskatchewan Party outlines new home renovation tax credit as first election promise
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is promising to bring in a new tax credit for home renovations if his party is re-elected. Moe says he believes the credit would help drive the economy and make renovations more affordable —
New report shows ongoing trend in Manitoba of lower birth and marriage rates
WINNIPEG — A new report says fewer Manitobans tied the knot or gave birth last year, continuing an ongoing trend.The annual report from the province's Vital Statistics Agency says there were 5,047 marriages in 2019, down more than 300 from
Saskatchewan NDP promises to bring in one per cent wealth tax
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan NDP Leader Ryan Meili is promising to bring in a wealth tax if elected premier on Oct. 26. It's the first official campaign promise from Meili, who made the pledge at a stop in Saskatoon. He says a one
Follow the party leaders in Saskatchewan’s provincial election campaign
Where the leaders are on the campaign trail Thursday for the Oct. 26 Saskatchewan election: Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe REGINA -- Makes a platform announcement (10 a.m., 2410 Victoria Ave. E). REGINA -- Stops in the constituencies of Regi...
Horgan says elders in long-term care deserve own rooms, pledges $1.4-billion plan
SURREY, B.C. — Elders living in long-term care in British Columbia deserve rooms of their own, says NDP Leader John Horgan, who promised Wednesday to build state-of-the-art facilities over the next decade. Horgan said the New Democrats, if elected on O...
