Category Archives: Prairies/BC
B.C. auditor calls for better fraud risk measures at public sector organizations
VICTORIA — Public sector organizations in British Columbia must do more to strengthen their fraud risk assessment and management practices, says auditor general Michael Pickup. A survey of 140 public sector organizations, including ministries, Crown c...
COVID-19 cases declining, but Saskatchewan hospitals still under pressure: top doctor
REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says the province's fourth wave is waning as COVID-19 cases decline, but health officials say hospitals are still under significant pressure. Dr. Saqib Shahab, chief medical health officer, said Tuesday that it will...
Ship that lost 109 containers near Victoria is now stable: operator
VICTORIA — The ship that lost 109 containers overboard near Victoria is now stable and the company that manages the vessel says an initial transit plan is being reviewed by authorities. Danaos Shipping says the remaining containers on the MV Zim
Alberta politician angry after COVID-19 protesters leave gallows, noose at her house
EDMONTON — An Alberta member of the legislature says she is outraged after COVID-19 protesters came to her house on the weekend and hung up a noose. Tracy Allard calls the threats and intimidation inexcusable and says her private life and
Alberta politician angry after COVID-19 protesters leave gallows, noose at her house
EDMONTON — An Alberta member of the legislature says she is outraged after COVID-19 protesters came to her house on the weekend and hung up a noose. Tracy Allard calls the threats and intimidation inexcusable and says her private life and
B.C. postpones some surgeries due to shortages caused by unvaccinated workers: Dix
VICTORIA — British Columbia hospitals are postponing some surgeries due to staffing shortages created by unvaccinated health-care workers who have been put on unpaid leave, says Health Minister Adrian Dix. Dix said Monday that 3,325 health-care work...
Total number of deaths from B.C.’s summer heat dome nudges nearly 600: coroner
VICTORIA — The BC Coroners Service has released updated figures showing 595 people died in the province during extreme heat events over the summer. That's an increase from the 569 deaths confirmed by the coroners service at the end of July. A
B.C. applies to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of drugs
VICTORIA — British Columbia is applying to the federal government to remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of illicit drugs in an effort to help more people get care in a health crisis that has claimed 7,700 lives
Some facts about Manitoba Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Shelly Glover
WINNIPEG — Former MP Shelly Glover is one of two candidates for the Manitoba Progressive Conservative party leadership. The winner is to be announced Saturday. Born: Jan. 2, 1967. Early years: Born in Saskatoon and raised in Winnipeg, Glover recalls gr...
Federal vaccine card allowing B.C. residents to travel is now available
VICTORIA — British Columbia residents can now access the federal government's proof-of-vaccination record allowing for travel within Canada and internationally. The provincial government says residents can now access the federal COVID-19 proof-of-vacc...
