Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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...
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
