Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Delta variant’s spread through the unvaccinated remains B.C.’s focus: health minister
VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister says there's been a lot of attention paid to the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, but the focus should remain on the Delta variant because it continues to have a "profound impact" on people who
Shelly Glover rejects accusation of improper fundraising for Tory leadership battle
WINNIPEG — Another clash has erupted in the battle over the leadership of Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservatives. A longtime party member has filed a complaint with the provincial elections commissioner, alleging that losing candidate Shelly Gl...
Alberta reports 8 new Omicron variant COVID-19 cases, bringing provincial total to 11
EDMONTON — Alberta is reporting eight new cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, bringing its total in the province to 11. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, says the new cases came over the weekend and all
Health policy expert says trust needed for Alberta overdose response app to work
CALGARY — A health policy expert says Alberta's app to keep drug users safe in the event of an overdose is a worthy endeavour, but she's concerned fear could prevent many from using it. Elaine Hyshka, an assistant professor at the
No solid numbers to gauge flood damage repair costs, says B.C. finance minister
VICTORIA — British Columbia's finance minister says it's still too early to put a price tag on the cleanup and repairs ahead after recent floods and landslides in the southern part of the province. Selina Robinson said the repair bill for
B.C. ahead of schedule on COVID-19 booster campaign: health minister
VICTORIA — British Columbia's health minister says the province is "ahead of the curve" on recommendations by a national advisory group that Canadians ages 50 and older get a COVID-19 booster. Adrian Dix says his ministry announced weeks ago that it
Four homeless people in Edmonton died in fires in last two months, city says
EDMONTON — The City of Edmonton says there have been four fire-related deaths in the past two months involving homeless people. The city says they may seek shelter in encampments, abandoned buildings or other structures that are unsafe. It says earlie...
British Columbia expanding live-saving tools available to first responders
VANCOUVER — Those who first respond to emergencies in British Columbia will soon be able to provide more life-saving treatment, the provincial health minister said Friday. Adrian Dix said the province is expanding the care and treatment paramedics can ...
‘I was shocked’: Mother, child mistakenly given COVID-19 vaccine instead of flu shot
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba mother says a routine appointment for her and her three-year-old to get flu shots ended in frustration and mixed messages after they were each mistakenly given an adult dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Jenna Bardarson is calling
Alberta premier’s office counters lawsuit filed by former employee
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's office is countering a former senior staffer's accusations of sexual harassment, drinking and backbiting with allegations of its own. The premier’s office, in a statement of defence to Ariella Kimmel's lawsuit,...