Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Alberta border blockade hampered by tow trucks reluctant to haul away vehicles: RCMP
COUTTS, Alta. — RCMP say removal of trucks and other vehicles from a protest in southern Alberta against pandemic restrictions is being hampered by towing companies that don’t want to help. “Moving (massive) vehicles like these require special equipmen...
British Columbia’s death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 2,700
VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded 32 deaths related to COVID-19 over the last three days. The Health Ministry says 14 of the fatalities were in the Vancouver Coastal Health region alone, with the total death toll in the province now
Edmonton physicians call on province for more timely drug poisoning data
EDMONTON — A group of Edmonton doctors is calling on the province to release timely data on opioid poisonings to better mobilize resources. The Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association says they have twice requested local geographic data from the Albert...
Alberta NDP Leader Notley says premier is pandering to COVID-19 blockaders
EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition Leader says Premier Jason Kenney is treating illegal blockaders with kid gloves to curry favour with them and their supporters at a crucial upcoming party leadership vote. Rachel Notley said it's indicative of a premier ...
New B.C. Liberal leader plans to run for legislature seat in Vancouver riding
VICTORIA — The new leader of the B.C. Liberal party said Monday his predecessor is resigning his seat in Vancouver to give him a chance to run in a byelection. Kevin Falcon, who was elected party leader on Saturday, said Andrew
Manitoba COVID-19 data shows new hospital admissions have started to drop
WINNIPEG — Data released by the Manitoba government Monday suggested the current COVID-19 pandemic wave has likely peaked, although the health-care system remains stressed. The number of COVID-19 hospital admissions last week was down 19 per cent from ...
B.C. expected to have more than 1 million job openings in the next decade
VICTORIA — The latest labour market outlook for British Columbia shows nearly 80 per cent of job openings over the next decade will require some level of post-secondary education, reflecting the changing nature of the economy. Ravi Kahlon, the ministe...
Saskatchewan to release plan on lifting COVID-19 public health orders, premier says
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he will likely lay out the province's plan Tuesday to lift or reduce its remaining public health orders surrounding COVID-19. Moe told the John Gormley radio talk show today the province's plan will chart
Fort McMurray councillor faces call for investigation of Indigenous comments
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Councillors in Fort McMurray have called on their integrity commissioner to investigate allegations that one of their members accused Indigenous people of coming to the city to get drunk and fight. Regional Municipality of Wood B...
Cities in British Columbia prepare for trucker convoy protests
VICTORIA — British Columbia's public safety minister says Victoria residents should plan for a potential truck convoy protest against COVID-19 measures this weekend at the legislature as the government works with police to prepare for possible disrupti...
