Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Saskatchewan introduces new public health order; no decline in COVID-19 cases
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says residents will be required to provide proof of vaccination to enter hospitals and long-term care homes as the province reports no decline in COVID-19 cases. Marlo Pritchard, who is president of the ag...
Alberta police force would cost millions more but could see better service: report
EDMONTON — It would cost Alberta hundreds of millions of dollars more to set up and run a provincial police force, but it ultimately could provide more cost-effective law enforcement, says a report. Alberta Justice Minister Kaycee Madu said Friday he’s...
Many Manitoba Tory members still unable to vote for next leader, candidate says
WINNIPEG — One of two people running to become Manitoba's next Progressive Conservative leader and premier says this weekend's vote count should be delayed. Shelly Glover says she believes thousands of party members may be unable to vote because they h...
B.C. health officer mandates those who coach children to get vaccinated
VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor has updated rules for adults supervising or coaching youth sports teams, saying they must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the mandate is a reflection of the need to require ...
Moe unsure when cancelled health-care services will resume, looks to privatization
REGINA — Premier Scott Moe says he doesn't know what Saskatchewan's plan is to reschedule hundreds of cancelled health-care services. The province is dealing with the fourth wave of COVID-19 and continues to have the highest weekly rates of cases and
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe unsure when cancelled health-care services to resume
REGINA — Premier Scott Moe says he doesn't know what Saskatchewan's plan is to reschedule hundreds of cancelled health-care services. The province is dealing with a fourth wave of COVID-19 and continues to have the highest weekly rates of cases and
Province appoints recovery liaisons to help in rebuild of fire-ravaged Lytton, B.C.
VANCOUVER — The B.C. government says two parliamentary secretaries will work with the Village of Lytton to help it recover from the wildfire that destroyed much of the community. Two people died in the June 30 blaze that tore through the
B.C. health hubs to provide co-ordinated help for children, youth with disabilities
VICTORIA — A father says his family's goals of helping their youngest child walk, talk and eat turned into a full-time job navigating British Columbia's complex patchwork of supports for children and youth with disabilities. Zev Tiefenbach said his six...
Some ballots for Manitoba Tory leadership vote not delivered by mail in time
WINNIPEG — Some members of Manitoba's governing Progressive Conservative party have not received ballots needed to vote in this week's leadership contest. Party officials said about 25,000 ballots had been mailed out, but some — they would not say how ...
Manitoba extends third-dose vaccine coverage, sees wide public-sector uptake
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has extended its target for third doses of COVID-19 vaccines as it faced another day of rising case counts. The province is now recommending booster shots for residents of seniors homes and other congregate living cen...
