Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Saskatchewan’s child advocate calls for more mental-health supports
REGINA — A report released by Saskatchewan's children's advocate says the province has failed for decades to act on recommendations aimed at improving the mental health of youth. Lisa Broda tabled her report in the legislature Tuesday calling for bette...
Children’s rep tells B.C. to fix ‘fiscal discrimination’ against Indigenous kids
VICTORIA — British Columbia's representative for children and youth says the system of funding child welfare services for Indigenous kids is "deeply flawed" and there's an urgent need to overhaul practices to make data accessible and transparent. Jenni...
B.C. doctor alleged to be opposed to COVID-19 regulations suspended during probe
VANCOUVER — The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia says it has suspended a doctor from practising while it completes an investigation into allegations that he circumvented COVID-19 public health orders. The interim suspension order,...
No new health-care facility outbreaks declared in B.C.
VICTORIA — Six more people have died of COVID-19 in British Columbia, bringing the death toll to 2,989 since the pandemic began. The Health Ministry says hospitalizations due to the virus have increased slightly to 288 people as of Monday, up
Alberta proposes bill to merge continuing care rules, strengthen enforcement
EDMONTON — Alberta has introduced a bill to consolidate rules on continuing care for more consistent and stronger enforcement. Health Minister Jason Copping says the aim is to bring together six related pieces of legislation and three standards of care...
Provinces agree on nuclear energy plan for small reactors to reduce emissions
REGINA — The governments of Ontario, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Alberta have put forward a nuclear plan they say will move them toward cleaner energy. On Monday, the provinces' energy ministers agreed to a proposal for small modular reactors. The ...
‘Creative way to make a point’: Alberta premier defends using slap meme of actor
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is defending the use of a meme from the Oscars as a contemporary way to draw attention to what he considers failing green energy policies. The meme, shared widely online, is a photo of actor
B.C. family court mediation not adequate for domestic violence victims: advocates
VANCOUVER — New provincial family court rules in British Columbia meant to resolve legal matters without going to court have been called "effective" by the province, but some lawyers and advocates say they don't adequately address the needs of victims
Alberta moves ahead with human trafficking panel’s recommendation for special office
CALGARY — Alberta's United Conservative government is moving ahead with calls to action from a task force on human trafficking, including establishing an office to combat the practice. Premier Jason Kenney told a news conference in Calgary on Sunday wh...
Alberta’s Kenney defends calling party opponents ‘lunatics,’ comparing them to bugs
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won’t apologize for comments he is heard making in recordings in which he compares political opponents in his party to insects and calls them lunatics. Kenney says the United Conservative Party is under siege from