Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Sask NDP fills candidate list, and says which ones have driving convictions
REGINA — Saskatchewan's Opposition has announced a full slate of candidates for the coming provincial election, and the list notes that six of the contenders have previous criminal convictions. NDP candidate Carter Antoine, the candidate...
Horgan, Wilkinson trade barbs over MSP premiums, health care at campaign stops
TERRACE, B.C. — Health care in the era of COVID-19 took centre stage at campaign stops Saturday by the leaders of British Columbia's New Democratic and Liberal parties. NDP Leader John Horgan promised to build a long-awaited new hospital in northwest
Money laundering inquiry delayed over of B.C. election: commissioner
VANCOUVER — The head of B.C.'s money laundering inquiry has delayed the resumption of the hearings because of the B.C. election. Austin Cullen says the hearings will start again on Oct. 26, two days after the provincial election is to be
Ousted Saskatchewan NDP candidate, former cabinet minister running as Independent
REGINA — A former Saskatchewan NDP cabinet minister who was blocked from running under the party's banner in the coming provincial election, says she will campaign as an Independent. Sandra Morin was initially nominated to be the New Democratic candida...
Liberal Leader Wilkinson hasn’t spoken to a homeless advocate in the past month
VANCOUVER — Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson says community safety has declined as a result of the NDP's housing and mental health and addictions strategies. At a campaign event in Yaletown, Wilkinson accused the NDP of "warehousing" people experi...
Alberta’s top health official says province is not in a second wave of COVID-19
EDMONTON — Alberta's chief medical officer of health says the province is not in a second wave of COVID-19 despite increased daily case numbers in recent months. Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Thursday that Alberta had identified 158 new cases in the
Snap election in B.C. puts spotlight on party nomination contests
VANCOUVER — The NDP's announcement that former MP Nathan Cullen is a candidate in the B.C. election has stirred controversy and put the nomination processes used by all the parties in the spotlight. Annita McPhee, the former president of the central
Saskatchewan officials fine person $2,000 for not self-isolating while symptomatic
REGINA — Saskatchewan health officials have fined a person $2,000 for not self-isolating while showing symptoms of COVID-19, bringing the total amount of penalties levied in the province to more than $20,000. The Ministry of Health has not releas...
B.C.’s top doctor thanks supporters after revealing threats over COVID-19 measures
VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor is thanking supporters after revealing she has faced abuse and death threats related to her public health orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Bonnie Henry says she appreciates all the notes and positive fee...
Alberta to review concerns of four mayors who oppose 911 EMS dispatch consolidation
EDMONTON — Alberta's health minister says he will review the concerns of four mayors who say the government's plan to consolidate 911 emergency medical service dispatch services will put lives at risk. Tyler Shandro met Thursday with Calgary Mayo...
