Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Metis Nation-Saskatchewan president tests positive for COVID-19, despite no symptoms
SASKATOON — The president of the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan says he's tested positive for COVID-19. The organization says in a news release that Glen McCallum learned Friday that he'd tested positive for the novel coronavirus, despite being asymptomatic...
New COVID-19 cases linked to actions during Labour Day weekend: B.C. government
VICTORIA — Health officials in B.C. are urging residents to think of the consequences of their actions, as they linked the growing number of COVID-19 cases to behaviour during the Labour Day long weekend. The health minister and the...
Government plans to remove offensive name from mountain in Banff National Park
BANFF, Alta. — The federal government says it is planning to remove an offensive name from a mountain in Banff National Park. In a written statement to CTV News, officials say Ottawa is committed to reconciliation and renewed relationships with In...
B.C. disburses first half of federal funds to reclaim dormant oil and gas wells
VANCOUVER — The first half of a $100-million federal fund directed at cleaning up dormant oil and gas wells in British Columbia has been disbursed. Energy Minister Bruce Ralston says work is underway to reclaim wells that have been inactive for at...
Manitoba premier eyes federal tracing app, COVID-19 numbers continue to grow
WINNIPEG — Manitoba health officials are reporting 40 new COVID-19 cases, 29 of which are in Winnipeg. A government news release says the increase in the capital is concerning, and the active case count across the province has increased to 32...
Pandemic prompts B.C. to suspend civil jury trials for a year
VICTORIA — Civil jury trials in British Columbia are being suspended for a year in an effort to help courts remain safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from Attorney General David Eby says the changes have been made in consultation
Host fined as 21 COVID-19 cases linked to large Saskatoon gathering
REGINA — The host of a private gathering at a Saskatoon home that resulted in 21 people contracting COVID-19 has been fined $2,000. Health officials say it is the first ticket they have issued for a private get-together. The Ministry of Health wou...
Former MP Nathan Cullen looking to run for B.C. NDP in next election
SMITHERS, B.C. — A former high-profile federal British Columbia politician is the latest in a growing number of New Democrats looking to make the switch to provincial politics for the next election. Nathan Cullen, who represent...
Some restrictions eased as COVID-19 case counts drop in western Manitoba
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is easing special COVID-19 restrictions in a large section of the western part of the province, where COVID-19 case numbers have dropped after a summer surge. Starting Friday, people in the Prairie...
200-member B.C. crew off to Oregon wildfires, 200 more may be assigned: Premier
VICTORIA — Two hundred British Columbia firefighters are heading to Oregon to help with devastating wildfires in that state. A joint statement from the premier's office and the Ministry of Forests says the firefighters and related personnel a...
