Category Archives: Prairies/BC
B.C. defers logging across an additional 1.7 million hectares of old-growth forests
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has worked with First Nations to defer logging across more than a million hectares of old-growth forests at risk of permanent loss, an area greater than 4,100 Stanley Parks, the forests minister said Friday. A...
More B.C. public workers now covered by whistleblower law protections
VICTORIA — Expanding whistleblower protections in British Columbia will give the government more insight into issues of concern at the public service level, says the attorney general. The protections under the Public Interest Disclosure Act were exten...
Ex-Wildrose leader returns to Alberta politics to vote against Kenney leadership
EDMONTON — The machinations wracking Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and his party took a new twist Friday with the return of a former leader promising to vote against Kenney in his leadership review and then trying to take his job. Danielle
B.C.’s health minister says update on potential fourth COVID-19 dose due Tuesday
VICTORIA — Health Minister Adrian Dix says the province is preparing to provide an update this Tuesday on potentially making a fourth COVID-19 dose available to vulnerable people in British Columbia. The minister says discussions are underway about pro...
Alberta proposes legislation to remove disciplinary powers from teachers union
EDMONTON — Alberta is proposing new rules that would prevent the Alberta Teachers’ Association from disciplining its members who would instead be dealt with by an independent commissioner. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says it’s a conflict of int...
Bus services in northern B.C. to receive $2.8 million in funding to expand services
VICTORIA — The provincial government is spending $2.8 million to expand community shuttle bus services in remote and Indigenous areas of northern British Columbia. A statement from the Transportation Ministry says the funding will be shared between 18 ...
Miscellaneous bill could move ticket battles out of court and online in B.C.
VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that will close gaps in three pieces of legislation while potentially making it easier to dispute traffic violation tickets. A statement from the Ministry of Attorney General says the Misce...
European trade mission’s last day: Saskatchewan premier meets with Ukrainian refugees
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe ended a weeklong trade mission in Europe by meeting with Ukrainians who have been displaced since their country was invaded by Russia. Moe said he met with them on Thursday for several hours in Kassel,
New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan
VANCOUVER — A new government office dedicated to hydrogen projects and proposals could help British Columbia reduce greenhouse gas emissions and bolster the economy, the premier says. John Horgan said the BC Hydrogen Office will allow government to cre...
Alberta government proposing education for judges on sexual assault law
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has introduced a bill that would require new provincial court judges to be trained in sexual assault law and to recognize stereotypes that lead to prejudice and social bias against victims. All applicants would have to...
