Category Archives: Prairies/BC
‘Too much disorder:’ Edmonton’s Chinatown businesses keep doors locked — all day
EDMONTON — Some businesses in Edmonton's Chinatown district only operate with their doors locked all day. "If you really want to walk in, you have to knock," said Wen Wong, executive director of the Chinatown and Area Business Association. "We work her...
Travis Toews resigns as Alberta finance minister to run for UCP leadership
EDMONTON — Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews has resigned from cabinet as he starts his campaign to replace Jason Kenney as United Conservative Party leader and premier. Toews, in a statement issued Tuesday, said he wants to focus on healing rifts
Shouting crowd forces Surrey, B.C., council meeting to recess until Wednesday
SURREY, B.C. — Surrey City Council will make another attempt Wednesday to hold its regular weekly meeting after a shouting crowd forced an almost immediate recess of the Monday night gathering. A social media post from Coun. Jack Hundial says he
Man turns himself in to police over manure pile left at B.C. premier’s office
LANGFORD, B.C. — RCMP on Vancouver Island say a man has turned himself in after a pile of manure was left at the front door of Premier John Horgan's constituency office in Langford, B.C., last week. Corp. Alex Bérubé says the
Manitoba warns of high water and winds at southern lakes
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is warning that rain and winds could cause damage along the province’s southern lakes already swollen by one of the wettest springs on record. Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk says a powerful Colorado low tracki...
B.C. starts Burnaby Hospital upgrade as rural hospitals face weekend ward closures
BURNABY, B.C. — British Columbia's hospital system is "teetering" and in need of more federal funding, Premier John Horgan said, as he addressed recent temporary ward closures at hospitals in rural communities. Such closures left residents "perplexed,"...
Manitoba bill would let people get information on partner’s violent past
WINNIPEG — Manitoba may be the next province to let people learn whether their partner has a history of domestic or sexual violence. Families Minister Rochelle Squires introduced a bill in the legislature Monday that is similar to what is commonly
Manitoba proposes path to increase minimum wage above inflation
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is proposing legislation that would allow for a higher minimum wage to help people cope with inflation, but said it will consult with business and labour groups before deciding on an exact figure. "We are living
New SkyTrain, electric buses part of B.C.’s $2.4B for transit in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — The B.C. government says a Surrey-to-Langley SkyTrain line and electrified bus fleets are among the projects that will benefit from a $2.4-billion investment in Metro Vancouver transit. George Heyman, B.C.'s minister responsible for TransL...
Manitoba’s minimum wage must stay competitive: Premier Stefanson
REGINA — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is hinting at an increase in the minimum wage. At a meeting of western premiers in Regina, Stefanson says Manitoba has fallen behind other provinces and is going to take steps to address that. Stefanson did
