Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Alberta student, parents say they feel abandoned as K-12 kids return to school
EDMONTON — Twelve-year-old Charlie Kozak wasn't feeling safe about having to be in class Monday. "It's a chaotic mess," Charlie said during a phone interview last week from his home as he prepared to return to his school in Calgary. "I know
Premier Kenney renews promise Alberta will not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations
EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations won't happen in Alberta, despite the federal government conceding such intervention may be necessary down the road. Kenney, in a short statement, says his government removed the power...
Manitoba extends restrictions another 3 weeks as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has extended its COVID-19 restrictions for three weeks, but the Opposition New Democrats are calling for stricter measures to try to slow the spread of the Omicron variant. "While these orders remain in place, we cont...
Yukon aims for in-person classes, but Omicron could force switch to remote learning
WHITEHORSE — An Education Department official says the priority for schools in Yukon remains on keeping students in classrooms, but the COVID-19 Omicron variant could force adjustments. Deputy minister Nicole Morgan says in-class learning for students ...
Saskatchewan’s top doctor warns against gatherings to keep essential services going
REGINA — Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer is asking the public to stop gatherings except for work and school. On Thursday, the province reported 913 new cases of COVID-19 — an all-time high — with a test positivity rate of 28
COVID-19 affects eight of 20 firefighters in Prince Rupert, B.C.
VANCOUVER — More than half of the firefighters in Prince Rupert, B.C., who were off sickthis week are at the forefront of a wave of workers expected to fall ill because of COVID-19. Firefighters, police and teachers are among those putting
Former CFL player Obby Khan seeks Tory nomination for Manitoba byelection
WINNIPEG — A former Canadian Football League player is seeking a seat in the Manitoba legislature. Obby Khan, who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and owns six restaurants, is running for the Progressive Conservative nomination in Winnipeg's Fort W...
Alberta confirms students back to school Monday with more COVID-19 tests and masks
EDMONTON — Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says students will go back to classes Monday as planned with more medical masks and COVID-19 rapid test kits. LaGrange says it's important to balance the rise of the Omicron variant with health pro...
B.C. reports nearly 30,000 active cases of COVID-19 as Omicron variant spreads
VICTORIA — British Columbia's Health Ministry says the number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 has risen to 317 as the province deals with the Omicron variant. The government says there are 3,798 new COVID-19 cases and a total of 29,967 active cases. ...
B.C. reports nearly 30,000 active cases of COVID-19 as Omicron variant spreads
VICTORIA — British Columbia's Health Ministry says the number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 has risen to 317 as the province deals with the Omicron variant. The government said Wednesday there were 3,798 new COVID-19 cases and a total of 29,967 act...
