Category Archives: Prairies/BC
B.C. Indigenous communities closed during pandemic but at economic cost
Indigenous bands along the west coast of British Columbia say their borders will remain closed to tourists and non-residents, despite the economic impact, as they work to raise awareness about the threat COVID-19 poses to their communities. T...
Rough road built to Old Fort, B.C., after slide ripped out only access route
OLD FORT, B.C. — A temporary access road has been built to the northeastern British Columbia community of Old Fort after a slow landslide last month tore out a section of the only road to dozens of homes. The Ministry of Transportation and
Horgan says B.C. restart making gains as more people come out of their homes
VICTORIA — British Columbia's gradual restart is gaining ground as some industries resume operations and more people leave their homes to participate in the economy, Premier John Horgan said Thursday. He said B.C.'s successful efforts to slow...
Alberta politicians swap charges of bullying, misogyny after member ejected
EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition NDP tried and failed Thursday to censure the deputy speaker for evicting one of their members from the house in a day that saw both sides accuse each other of belittling and marginalizing women in politics. The
Three more patients die from COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton hospital
EDMONTON — Three more patients linked to a COVID-19 outbreak at an Edmonton hospital have died. Catholic health provider Covenant Health, which runs the Misericordia Community Hospital in the city's west end, says a total of six patients have now ...
B.C. names all-party police reform committee to examine scope of systemic racism
VICTORIA — A special committee of the B.C. legislature was appointed Wednesday to examine the scope of systemic racism in policing as part of the province's plans to modernize the Police Act. Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said the all-party committe...
Gave up seat for Kenney to run: Premier defends hiring ex-MLA for trade office
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says hiring the former legislature member who gave up his constituency seat for Kenney was the right thing to do. The premier dismissed a reporter's question Wednesday on whether his appointment of Dave Rodney is...
Former Alberta politician who gave seat up for Kenney gets Texas appointment
EDMONTON — A former Alberta legislature member who gave up his seat for Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has a new government job in Texas. Kenney has appointed Dave Rodney to the job of Alberta's agent general. Kenney says the role is aimed
