Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Saskatchewan won’t impose more COVID-19 measures: Premier Scott Moe
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he will not bring in additional COVID-19 measures because that would take away people's personal freedoms. Moe made the comment while delivering a state-of-the-province address to Saskatoon's Chamber of Comm...
Calgary city councillor singled out by new mayor during swearing-in ceremony
CALGARY — Moments after being sworn in as Calgary's first female mayor, Jyoti Gondek followed through on a promise not to induct a fellow council member over allegations of sexual assault. Coun. Sean Chu was the only councillor to be sworn-in
Alberta legislature resumes: Government focuses on economy, Opposition on COVID-19
EDMONTON — The first day of the Alberta legislature's fall sitting signalled the government's intention to focus on the economy and the Opposition determined to hold the United Conservatives to account for mismanaging COVID-19. NDP Leader Rachel Notley...
B.C. school boards told to determine their own vaccine policy for staff
VICTORIA — British Columbia's Education Ministry has released new guidelines to help school boards with COVID-19 vaccination policies, leaving any final decisions up to the respective boards. The ministry says the guidelines, which include gathering da...
Alberta government says jobs, economy, COVID to be focus of fall legislature sitting
EDMONTON — The Alberta government plans a busy fall legislature sitting aimed at adding jobs and diversifying the economy while focusing on tamping down the renewed surge of COVID-19. Government house leader Jason Nixon says this will include proposed ...
B.C. Liberals deny leadership bid by Aaron Gunn for views “inconsistent” with party
VANCOUVER — A prospective candidate for leadership of British Columbia's Liberal party has been denied the opportunity to officially enter the race. Party officials say Aaron Gunn's application to enter the contest was rejected on grounds that approv...
‘Absolutely shocking’: Saskatchewan considers next stage of triage amid COVID crisis
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority said Friday it may activate the next stage of its triage plan, as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to overwhelm the health-care system. Derek Miller, the authority's chief of emergency operations, said a com...
B.C. Forest Practices Board chair says proposed changes to forestry policy ‘a start’
VANCOUVER — The chair of British Columbia's forest watchdog says he was pleased to see a bill introduced with proposed changes to the Forest and Range Practices Act that could "reassert the public interest" in forestry decisions. Kevin Kriese of the
Alberta’s top doctor says COVID-19 cases receding but vigilance needed at Halloween
EDMONTON — Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says COVID-19 case numbers in the province continue to recede. But Dr. Deena Hinshaw cautions that the hospital situation remains precarious given the high number of patients. And she says Albertans ...
B.C. premier defends application fee for freedom-of-information requests
VICTORIA — British Columbia's premier is defending a proposed $25 fee for non-personal freedom-of-information requests despite pushback from groups including one trying to access data on COVID-19 exposures at schools. John Horgan says there's been an "...