Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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...
Elections BC says 160,000 voters ask for mail-in ballots amid COVID-19 pandemic
VICTORIA — Elections BC says 160,000 people have requested mail-in ballots for the Oct. 24 provincial election. B.C.'s chief electoral officer said earlier this week that he expected as much as 40 per cent of the ballots cast in the election
Yukon relief program for businesses hurt by COVID-19 extends through to March
WHITEHORSE — Yukon's government has extended its COVID-19 relief program for businesses through to March. Economic Development Minister Ranj Pillai says the program has also been updated to expand eligibility and help businesses with a broader list of ...
Crown drops charges against two Alberta farmers arrested in tractor checkstop
CALGARY — The Alberta Crown has withdrawn charges against two young farmers following a run-in with sheriffs at a checkstop where their tractor was towed away. Jeremia Leussink, 19, was taking the tractor from one field to another on July 31
‘If health care is slow, thank Trudeau:’ Manitoba premier responds to throne speech
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s premier is criticizing the federal government’s throne speech saying it ignores health-care funding during a pandemic. Brian Pallister says it is a crucial time in Canada’s history and the need for health care has never been great...
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says throne speech spectacularly missed the mark
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the federal government's throne speech spectacularly missed the mark for the province. He said there was nothing in the Trudeau government's plan for the ailing energy industry that has suffered thousands of ...
New Democrat, Green alliance fractures on the B.C. election campaign trail
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. — The gap between the NDP and its former Green allies widened Thursday, as the focus of their campaigns shifted from the necessity of a snap election to child care. NDP Leader John Horgan recommitted to bring
