Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Manitoba government expects high uptake for children’s COVID-19 vaccine
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says it will move quickly once the federal government approves a COVID-19 vaccine for children between five and 11 years old. The province says it will distribute doses in many ways, including at schools, pharmacies, ...
Manitoba premier says she will end court fight, negotiate carbon price with Ottawa
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has decided to not appeal a court ruling that said the federal government has a right to impose a carbon price on provinces. Instead, Premier Heather Stefanson is hoping for a more amicable negotiation with Ottawa
Alberta announces $21.5 million to aid homeless, other vulnerable residents
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it will boost spending to help those experiencing homelessness, a population that has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Jason Kenney announced $21.5 million Wednesday to address homelessness and domesti...
Kenney backbencher delivers blunt warning on ignoring party member concerns
EDMONTON — A United Conservative backbencher is delivering a blunt warning to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney that his party is in trouble and needs to heed the growing concerns of its members. “We have a caucus I think that is frustrated,
Alberta proposes bill to overhaul, publicize teacher discipline and decisions
EDMONTON — Alberta is proposing legislation to make public the names and case details of teachers disciplined for unprofessional conduct or incompetence. The bill introduced by Education Minister Adriana LaGrange would reorganize the disciplinary proce...
No civilian agency yet: Police still investigating police in Saskatchewan
REGINA — Saskatchewan police continue to investigate themselves despite the government promising a civilian-led oversight body that was supposed to be running by the fall. Police from other jurisdictions are leading investigations into three in-custod...
Saskatchewan to offer 2,500 doses of one-shot COVID-19 vaccine at clinics
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says it has received a limited supply of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, which will be available to residents starting Wednesday. The government said it has 2,500 doses to be administered throug...
Manitoba Hydro says higher rates needed to deal with debt load and drought
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Hydro is asking the province's Public Utilities Board to approve an interim rate increase of five per cent as of Jan. 1. It's the latest move in an ongoing battle over how the Crown corporation might shore up
‘A meaningful statement’: Calgary council declares state of climate emergency
Calgary is the latest Canadian city to declare a climate emergency but there was concern during debate that the move could be seen as an attack on the energy sector. By a 13-2 margin, council Monday voted to accept a recommendation
B.C. public safety minister condemns blockade at Coastal GasLink pipeline site
VICTORIA — British Columbia's public safety minister has condemned a blockade set up along a forestry road used by construction workers for the Coastal GasLink natural gas pipeline. Mike Farnworth says in a statement the province is calling for the de...