Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Bars and other B.C. businesses affected by pandemic closures to receive more help
VICTORIA — More financial help is on the way for British Columbia businesses forced to stay closed for at least another month as the province tries to contain the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. A statement from the Ministry
Suspended Alberta justice minister says he wasn’t distracted driving, phone in pocket
EDMONTON — Kaycee Madu says he understands why Alberta Premier Jason Kenney relieved him as justice minister after Madu phoned Edmonton’s police chief about a traffic ticket. Madu says he did not phone Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee to get the
Edmonton school board to request vaccine clinics in schools as COVID infections rise
EDMONTON — One of Alberta's largest school boards wants the province to open vaccine clinics in schools as the number of students and staff infected with COVID-19 rises. Trisha Estabrooks, chairwoman of the board for Edmonton Public Schools, says a let...
Afghans who worked closely with Canada in Afghanistan reach B.C. with families
VANCOUVER — Over 200 Afghan refugees have arrived in Vancouver, the most to reach the province since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan last August. Sean Fraser, Canada's minister responsible for refugees, says the latest arrivals are among a tota...
New COVID-19 restrictions take effect in Yukon, school exposure notices nixed
WHITEHORSE — Yukon's acting chief medical officer of health says school-based surveillance and management of COVID-19 is the next "logical step" to keep pace with the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. Dr. Catherine Elliott said the government will no...
Opposition wants Kenney to say when he knew of justice minister’s police call
EDMONTON — The Opposition in the Alberta legislature says Premier Jason Kenney needs to disclose when he learned that his justice minister had phoned Edmonton’s police chief about a traffic ticket and what Kenney did when he found out. “This all
Fitness centres can reopen in B.C., other COVID restrictions remain
VANCOUVER — A group representing the fitness industry is hailing the reopening of gyms and other fitness facilities in British Columbia while the province's top doctor described her decision Tuesday as a "cautious step" in lifting COVID-19 restrictions...
A look at the new lineup of Manitoba cabinet ministers following Tuesday shuffle
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson announced a cabinet shuffle on Tuesday, her first since taking office in November. Here is a list of cabinet ministers: Heather Stefanson — Premier and minister of intergovernmental affairs. Cliff Cullen — ...
Saskatchewan bracing for more COVID hospitalizations; Omicron peak weeks away: doctor
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority says health-care services may be interrupted in the weeks ahead when a tide of COVID-19 hospitalizations and absenteeism among workers is expected to hit. Derek Miller, the authority's interim chief operating ...
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe calls byelection in northern riding of Athabasca
REGINA — Premier Scott Moe has announced a byelection for Feb. 15 to fill a vacant legislature seat in Athabasca. The seat has been vacant since last August when former NDP member Buckley Belanger resigned from the provincial legislature to seek
