Category Archives: Prairies/BC
B.C. tabs Thompson Rivers University to study wildfire prediction, responses
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A university located in the heart of one of British Columbia's most volatile forest fire regions will lead new research in wildfire prediction, prevention and response. Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops was chosen for the res...
Saskatchewan reporting 38 cases of COVID-19, death of elderly patient
REGINA — Another person in Saskatchewan has died from COVID-19, which brings the province's death toll to 18. Health officials says the patient was in their 90s and came from the south. The province's updated numbers show 38 new inf...
Four Vancouver plazas approved for pilot project allowing outdoor drinking
VANCOUVER — Residents will soon have four new outdoor locations in Vancouver to enjoy a beer or glass of wine. Vancouver council has approved a pilot project allowing alcohol consumption in four city plazas. The project is slated to begin August 1...
Three people compete in B.C. Green Party leadership race
VICTORIA — Three candidates have been officially approved to run for leadership of the British Columbia Green Party, as they look to replace former leader Andrew Weaver. Sonia Furstenau already has a seat in the B.C. legislature for the Greens, represe...
B.C.’s COVID infections jump by 41 with more cases at packing plant, Haida Gwaii
VANCOUVER — There are more COVID-19 infections from outbreaks at a British Columbia berry packing plant and on Haida Gwaii, contributing to the provincial total of 41 new cases announced Wednesday. A statement from provincial health officials says ther...
Manitoba premier says annual funding for WE Charity under review
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is reviewing its funding for WE organization activities because of questions about the group's finances, Premier Brian Pallister said Wednesday. "We're re-examining because some ethical questions have been raised abou...
‘Some may die:’ Premier warns Saskatchewan Hutterites over COVID-19
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has sent a stark message to the province's Hutterite colonies as their leaders and health officials work to deal with a rising number of COVID-19 cases mainly found in their communities. ...
Edmonton city council votes to make masks mandatory in all public indoor spaces
EDMONTON — City council in Edmonton has voted to require the use of masks in all public indoor spaces starting Saturday. It's an extension of a decision last week by an emergency advisory committee for mandatory ...
Kenney stands by health minister as doctors’ group votes non-confidence
EDMONTON — Alberta's premier says an overwhelming vote of non-confidence from members of the Alberta Medical Association won't sway him into turfing his health minister. The group representing doctors and medical students held a re...
Damage from parks being overused happening across Alberta: environment minister
EDMONTON — Parks across the province are facing the same overcrowding and environmental damage as seen in a west-central Alberta wilderness area, says Environment Minister Jason Nixon. "The situation taking place west of Rocky Mountain House and S...
