Category Archives: Prairies/BC
B.C. premier says return to class a ‘challenge,’ but students will be safe
SURREY, B.C. — Sending British Columbia's students back to class in September will be "an unprecedented challenge" during a pandemic, but Premier John Horgan said he's confident children will be safe. Some parents and teachers have ...
Alberta school curriculum to focus on basics, keep out political bias: minister
EDMONTON — Students in Alberta will see a new curriculum going forward that focuses on literacy, numeracy and Canadian history — while keeping out political bias, the province's education minister said. Adriana LaGrange signed a ministerial o...
Masks will be mandatory on trains, buses in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Almost everyone boarding a bus, train or Seabus in Metro Vancouver will soon have to wear a mask to protect against the spread of COVID-19. TransLink announced Thursday that starting Aug. 24, customers will be required to wear non-medi...
Surrey Police Board votes to create city police force at first meeting
SURREY, B.C. — One of the fastest-growing cities in Canada is a step closer to having its own police force as Surrey, B.C., moves ahead with a controversial plan to replace the local RCMP detachment. At their inaugural meeting on Thursday, nine
B.C. records 47 new cases of COVID-19 as officials call for compassion
VICTORIA — As COVID-19 remains in the community, B.C. health officials say so does the anxiety and stress that comes with the uncertainly and increased isolation. A joint statement from Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. ...
Agreement between province, BC Hydro, First Nation, ends legal fight over Site C
VICTORIA — A British Columbia First Nation has ended its legal battle against the provincial government and BC Hydro over the Site C dam, a project the nation originally claimed was a $1-billion treaty violation. A statement from the Ministry...
Mayors of four Alberta cities frustrated by EMS dispatch services consolidation
Mayors of four cities affected by a change to emergency medical dispatch services say they were blindsided by the move and believe it will put lives of their residents at risk. Alberta announced Tuesday that it is consolidating all EMS dispat...
Businesses, non-profits can apply for electric vehicle rebates in B.C.
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is offering rebates of up to $50,000 to businesses, regional governments and non-profit groups buying electric passenger vehicles. Energy Minister Bruce Ralston and Environment Minister George Heyman anno...
Saskatchewan Opposition, teachers call for better back-to-school plan
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, Opposition NDP and some parents are calling on the province to rethink its plan to have schools reopen in September under as close to normal conditions as possible. Federation president Patrick ...
B.C. Appeal Court prevents woman from using the term ‘death midwife’ in her job
VANCOUVER — A woman who calls herself a "death midwife" has been banned from using the title after a lengthy legal battle launched by the College of Midwives of British Columbia. The B.C. Appeal Court has overturned a lower court ruling
