Category Archives: Prairies/BC
High COVID-19 demand in some Saskatchewan hospitals still delaying some health care
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it has resumed nearly half the health-care services that were cut during the province's fourth wave of COVID-19. It says high hospitalization rates in urban areas are preventing the remaining services fro...
COVID-19 recovery, health care main points in Manitoba throne speech
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is promising to improve health care, offer more help to people hurt by COVID-19 and further distance herself from her predecessor. The Progressive Conservative government laid out its plans for the coming y...
COVID-19 cases dip in Yukon but ‘circuit breaker’ continues until at least Dec. 3
WHITEHORSE — Yukon is reporting 45 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday, or about 15 per day, and the total number of active cases in the territory has fallen to 131. A statement from the Yukon government says its latest report
COVID-19 vaccine for children to arrive in Manitoba First Nations this week
WINNIPEG — A group in charge of overseeing the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for Manitoba First Nations says shipments of a pediatric vaccine will go out later this week for about 15,000 eligible children who live on-reserve. Health Canada approved last we...
B.C.’s fiscal update projects deficit dip but does not include flood, mudslide costs
VICTORIA — British Columbia's economy was on track toward a strong economic rebound in its latest financial results, but uncertainties remain, especially stemming from the damage caused by recent floods and mudslides, says Finance Minister Selina Robin...
Saskatchewan to ban COVID-19 protests near schools as it rolls out shots for kids
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that would ban COVID-19 protests within 50 metres of schools, including on sidewalks, as the province gets ready to roll out vaccination clinics for younger children in schools and other s...
COVID-19 vaccine for children between ages five and 11 expected next week in Alberta
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says COVID-19 vaccines will arrive in the province next week for children between the ages five and 11. Health Canada approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Friday for children in that age group. Children 12 and older ar...
Saskatchewan won’t allow vaccine mandates for schools, extracurricular activities
REGINA — Saskatchewan says it will not require children to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to attend school or extracurricular activities — unless there are unusual circumstances. Health Minister Paul Merriman says the Saskatchewa...
B.C. NDP postpones weekend convention due to ongoing provincial emergency
VICTORIA — British Columbia's New Democratic Party has postponed its virtual convention that was scheduled to start today due to flooding and landslides that have plunged the province into a state of emergency. A party statement says it is looking for...
Pediatric vaccine announcement welcome news for children 5-11: B.C.’s top doctor
VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor and health minister are urging parents to register their children now that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been approved in Canada for kids aged five to 11. Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix say in a
