Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Five more COVID-19 deaths in B.C., adult vaccination rate reaches 88.5 per cent
VICTORIA — British Columbia COVID-19 vaccination rate for those five years and older has reached 85 per cent for the first shot and 81.8 per cent for the second dose. A statement from the Health Ministry says there have been 368
Alberta announces plan to open new U.S. trade offices in Chicago, Seattle and Denver
EDMONTON — Alberta is going to open more trade offices in the United States. Doug Schweitzer, the minister for jobs, economy, and innovation, says the new offices will be set up in Denver, Seattle and Chicago. The Seattle and Chicago offices are
‘An attack on government’: Saskatchewan finance minister rebuffs farmers concerns
REGINA — Recent comments made by Saskatchewan's finance minister have inflamed farmers who say the government is creating an urban-rural divide that is harmful. On Monday, Donna Harpauer presented her mid-year financial report showing a record $2.7-bi...
Manitoba premier says Orange Shirt Day may become a provincial statutory holiday
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is considering whether to make the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — also known as Orange Shirt Day — a provincial statutory holiday. Premier Heather Stefanson says her government will consult with businesse...
Head of Saskatchewan Health Authority resigns for reasons unknown
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority's CEO, a familiar face during COVID-19 briefings, has resigned effective immediately. The health authority made the announcement about Scott Livingstone in a media release but did not provide an explanation. ...
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney hires lawyers over environmentalist lawsuit threat
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has hired a private law firm to defend Premier Jason Kenney after environmental groups threatened him with a defamation lawsuit. Paul Champ, lawyer for the environmentalists, says he's been notified that the province h...
Winnipeg police position to help families of missing and murdered Indigenous women
WINNIPEG — Whether working with youth in care, survivors of domestic violence or families navigating the justice system, Angie Tuesday has dedicated her life's work to providing culturally appropriate and supportive guidance to Indigenous peoples durin...
Manitoba premier says anyone not vaccinated against COVID to be removed from caucus
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson issued an ultimatum to one of her cabinet ministers Wednesday — get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 15 or be removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus. Stefanson said politicians must set t...
Proof of vaccination won’t be required for some Yukon businesses on Dec. 4: premier
WHITEHORSE — Yukon's government is lifting some health restrictions this weekend as the spread of COVID-19 slows in the territory. Premier Sandy Silver said Wednesday that as of Dec. 4, proof of vaccination will no longer be required for faith-based ga...
Albertans 60 and older eligible for third shot of COVID-19 vaccine starting next week
EDMONTON — Alberta's government says those who are 60 years and older can book appointments for a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot starting Thursday if it has been six months after receiving their second dose. First appointments for the booster jab will