Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Modelling suggests another wave of COVID-19 could be Saskatchewan’s worst
REGINA — Saskatchewan has released modelling that suggests a combination of winter weather with indoor socializing and waning immunity could lead to the province's worst wave of COVID-19. Chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, says hospitaliza...
Coastal GasLink, elected Wet’suwet’en council call for resolution to conflict
BURNS LAKE, B.C. — Coastal GasLink says supplies like water are at risk of running out for more than 500 workers who have been stuck for three days behind blockades near a pipeline work site in northern B.C. The natural gas
Fundraising questions raised as Kenney, UCP delegates prepare for annual meeting
EDMONTON — Two legislature members are asking Alberta’s chief electoral officer to investigate allegations of potential fundraising violations tied to this weekend's annual meeting of Premier Jason Kenney’s United Conservative Party. Todd Loewen, an In...
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...
