Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Saskatchewan premier defends back-to-school plan as adaptable to concerns
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says concerns about his government's back-to-school plan are similar to those raised when businesses and services reopened in the province after being shuttered because of COVID-19. On Monday, Moe appeared at his...
Manitoba government plans to appeal court ruling that quashed wage freeze
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is appealing a court ruling that quashed a wage freeze for 120,000 public-sector workers. Premier Brian Pallister's government has filed notice with the province's Court of Appeal that it intends to challenge a lower-...
New COVID-19 infections in Manitoba include one at nursing home
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's growing number of COVID-19 cases, including clusters in Brandon and in the Niverville area south of Winnipeg, has exceeded what health officials expected for the summer months. The province reported 38 new cases Mon...
B.C. officials announce 236 COVID-19 cases over three days, say penalties coming
VANCOUVER — Health Minister Adrian Dix says the B.C. government will announce stricter penalties this week for those who flout public health rules as COVID-19 cases climb in the province. Officials announced 236 new cases since Friday during a bri...
Moe says efforts to curb coronavirus among Hutterites is working, despite new cases
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says most of the new COVID-19 cases reported in the province over the past few days are from Hutterite communities, but he suggests there's reason for optimism. Moe says in a tweet Sunday that of
Moe says classes will start a few days later so staff can prepare schools for COVID
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has announced his government is delaying the date students will return to classes by a few days, and that an extra $40 million will be spent on keeping students and school staff safe from
Officials issue distancing reminder as B.C. announces 84 new COVID-19 cases
VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister and provincial health officer are urging people to follow physical distancing guidelines amid a rise in COVID-19 cases across the province. Adrian Dix and Dr. Bonnie Henry issued a joint statement...
Manitobans losing sight of fundamentals in COVID-19 fight: chief doctor
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's chief public health officer says people are losing sight of the fundamentals that previously kept the number of COVID-19 cases low in the province, as a cluster connected to a pork-processing plant grows larger. The province ...
B.C.’s fuel suppliers to publish prices to provide accountability: minister
VANCOUVER — Mandatory reporting requirements are being imposed on wholesale gasoline and diesel fuel suppliers in British Columbia to ensure transparency and accountability on pricing. Bruce Ralston, minister of energy, mines and petroleum re...
Rent hike increase in B.C. is frozen, but province says landlords can evict
VICTORIA — A payment plan has been set out for renters in British Columbia who haven't been able to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic as a government moratorium on evictions ends on Sept. 1. Renters in arrears between March 18 and Aug.
