Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Saskatchewan’s equity policy hasn’t been updated in 22 years: auditor
REGINA — Saskatchewan's auditor says policy designed to eliminate barriers in government workplaces for people of colour or with disabilities hasn't been updated in almost 22 years. Tara Clemett said in a report covering the last six months of 2021 tha...
Manitoba Opposition New Democrats win byelection, retain stronghold in Thompson
Opposition New Democrats have retained a northern Manitoba constituency with a decisive byelection victory. Eric Redhead has won the Thompson seat, defeating the only other candidate — Charlotte Larocque, a small-business owner who ran for the governin...
B.C. and First Nation reach first ‘consent-based’ agreement on mining project
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has entered a first-of-its-kind "consent-based" agreement with a First Nation over land use, changing the way resource projects move forward in its territory. The agreement with the Tahltan Central Go...
Jack Weisgerber, B.C. Social Credit, Reform, Independent MLA passes away at 81 years
VICTORIA — A former British Columbia Social Credit cabinet minister who also sat in the legislature as a member of the former Reform party and as an Independent has died. Jack Weisgerber, who was energy, mines and petroleum resources minister in
‘Very relieved’: Crown stays tax evasion charges against former Calgary MP Rob Anders
CALGARY — The Crown stayed all charges of tax evasion Monday against a former member of Parliament from Alberta. A trial for Rob Anders, 50, was scheduled to begin in Calgary on five charges, some of which dated back to his
Black cowboy John Ware recognized as a person of national historic significance
BAR U RANCH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE — The federal government has recognized John Ware, a Black cowboy in Western Canada, as a person of national historic significance. Ware's designation was commemorated today with the unveiling of a plaque at the Bar
Manitoba Natural Resources Minister Scott Fielding leaves politics for private sector
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's natural resources minister stepped down from cabinet Monday and said he would resign his legislature seat within two weeks. Scott Fielding, also minister responsible for liquor and lotteries, is going to pursue opportunities in th...
Crown stays tax evasion charges against former Calgary MP Rob Anders
CALGARY — A two-week trial scheduled to begin in the tax evasion case of Rob Anders, a former Conservative member of Parliament, has been cancelled after the Crown stayed all charges. Anders, who is now 50, faced five charges, some of
Flood watches downgraded in eastern Okanagan, Boundary; upgraded near Fort Nelson
VANCOUVER — The risk of flooding has dropped in British Columbia's southern Interior but is rising in the province's north thanks to changing weather conditions. The River Forecast Centre issued a new flood watch for the Liard River and its tributarie...
B.C. informal family court promising for domestic violence victims: advocates
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A family court pilot project in British Columbia may be a promising solution for domestic violence victims trying to navigate a confusing and intimidating legal system, advocates say. An "informal" trial process is being tested as par...
