Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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...
Former Alberta finance minister stresses unity at campaign launch for UCP leadership
CALGARY — Alberta's former finance minister officially launched his campaign to succeed Premier Jason Kenney as leader of the United Conservative Party on Saturday by stressing the need for unity and warning against the dangers of division. Travis Toew...
Communities across B.C. brace for potential flooding this weekend and next week
SPENCES BRIDGE, B.C. — It's been just over a week since Steven Rice was allowed to return to his home along Highway 8 in British Columbia's Interior and the river that forced him to evacuate six months ago is surging
Birth alerts have ended but babies still being apprehended in Manitoba: data
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s families minister has touted a significant drop in the number of newborns seized by social services since the province ended the controversial practice of birth alerts, but government data shows hundreds of babies are still being ...
Enforcement begins on Alberta’s K-Country pass; NDP Opposition promises to axe it
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has begun enforcing a pass for visitors to the popular Kananaskis Country mountain parks, but the NDP Opposition says it will scrap the fee if the party wins next year's election. Leader Rachel Notley says having
Saskatchewan premier’s brother among those pardoned for traffic offences
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has signed off on dozens of pardons for people with traffic offences, including his own brother. An order-in-council was signed by the premier on May 19 granting clemency to about 30 people who had been
Cool spring, less lightning bring easy start to B.C. wildfire season, says forecaster
VANCOUVER — British Columbia has spent and prepared like never before to fight wildfires, only to find this year's fire season is off to a damp start. Cooler temperatures, spring rains and fewer lightning strikes are contributing to a slower-than-norm...
Evacuation alert, flood and thunderstorm watches as B.C. braces for rain, snowmelt
VANCOUVER — The threat of flooding has prompted evacuation alerts in two communities in B.C.'s southern Interior, while several high streamflow advisories in the region have been upgraded to flood watches. The Regional District of Similkameen-Okanagan ...
Big-city mayors say they are facing housing affordability challenges
REGINA — Canada's big-city mayors say they want to work with the federal government to fix Canada's housing crisis. Housing was the leading topic Thursday at the annual conference of big-city mayors in Regina. Big City Mayors' Caucus Chair and Halifa...
