Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Manitoba government offers cash for training as COVID-19 numbers rise again
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is offering a new subsidy for businesses and non-profit groups who need to train employees as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Employers can get up to $2,500 per employee, to a maximum of $75,000, for any training
First Nations want court to order judicial review of outlet projects in Manitoba
WINNIPEG — The issue of whether the Manitoba government thoroughly consulted with a group of First Nations in the province about ongoing work on a multimillion-dollar flood protection project is playing out in a Winnipeg courtroom this week. The Interl...
CleanBC program that aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions wins award at COP26
VICTORIA — British Columbia's CleanBC program, which encourages a reduction in emissions across industry as a whole, has won an award at the United Nations COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland. A Sunday news release from the province's environ...
During leadership review, Moe takes aim at prime minister over energy sector
SASKATOON — Premier Scott Moe took aim at the prime minister's commitment to place a federal cap on greenhouse gas emissions on Saturday as his leadership was reaffirmed at a Saskatchewan Party convention. In his speech ahead of the leadership review,...
British Columbia reports 549 new cases of COVID-19, one death
VICTORIA — British Columbia's active COVID-19 cases are down to 4,483 people, while the province added another 549 new infections on Friday. A Health Ministry statement says there are outbreaks at King's Christian School and Vernon Christian School wi...
Alberta government unveils road map with goal of becoming hydrogen export superpower
EDMONTON — The Alberta government has released its road map to reach a goal of becoming a world leader in hydrogen exports by the end of the decade. Premier Jason Kenney says Alberta is well-positioned with its existing energy infrastructure to
Alberta introduces bill to exit online cannabis sales, leave it to retailers
EDMONTON — Alberta is moving to get out of the online cannabis business and allow licensed retailers sell it on the internet instead. Cannabis retailers would be allowed to sell some branded clothing and other accessories as well. The province says onl...
Alberta introduces legislation to streamline, regulate development of minerals
EDMONTON — Alberta is introducing legislation the province says will allow it to better compete in the developing global minerals market. The bill aims to streamline approvals and oversight for minerals and mineral products that are in increasing deman...
Alberta proposes set election day for last Monday in May every four years
EDMONTON — Alberta is planning a set day for future provincial elections. A bill introduced by Justice Minister Kaycee Madu proposes that the last Monday in May, every four years, be the day Albertans go to the polls. Legislation passed a decade
B.C. to introduce ‘cooling off’ period legislation for real estate
VICTORIA — British Columbia's government says it will introduce legislation in the spring aimed at giving homebuyers a chance to change their mind on the purchase of a home. The so-called cooling-off period would allow purchasers to back out with no
