Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Alberta’s chief medical officer says most of 11 Omicron COVID cases were vaccinated
EDMONTON — Alberta's total number of Omicron variant COVID-19 cases remains at 11, but the province's chief medical officer of health expects that number to grow. Dr. Deena Hinshaw also says seven of the 11 people were fully vaccinated, two were
Five Omicron cases identified in B.C. so far but more expected
VANCOUVER — Five cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant have been confirmed in British Columbia so far among people whose illness is associated with travel to places like Nigeria and Egypt, the provincial health officer says. Dr. Bonnie Henry said three...
Manitoba doctors group warns COVID-19 pushing health-care system close to ‘the brink’
WINNIPEG — There's a growing backlog of surgeries and more cancellations of key procedures as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on in Manitoba, says the group that represents physicians across the province. "We are very close to being on the brink," Dr.
Faculty at University of Manitoba end strike, will go to binding arbitration
WINNIPEG — The faculty association at the University of Manitoba has ended a 35-day strike and students are headed back to class. Members have ratified a new collective agreement that the association says will improve equity for its lowest-paid members...
Saskatchewan First Nation says its dealing with suicide crisis brought on by pandemic
REGINA — A councillor for Lac La Ronge Indian Band in Saskatchewan's far north says his community of Sucker River is facing a suicide crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Devin Bernatchez said there have been several suicides in his
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
