Category Archives: Prairies/BC
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 "...
B.C. residents to require two vaccine cards, Health Ministry says
VICTORIA — British Columbia residents will need to carry two proof of COVID-19 vaccination cards, one to attend non-essential activities and another for travel within Canada and internationally. Premier John Horgan said Thursday the current B.C. vacci...
Alberta First Nation finishes first phase of search at former residential school site
KAPAWE’NO FIRST NATION — A northern Alberta First Nation says it has completed the first phase of ground penetrating radar in its search for children's remains at a former residential school site. Kapawe’no First Nation, which is located northwest of E...
Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer cries as he presents COVID-19 modelling
REGINA — Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer cried Wednesday during a teleconference on COVID-19 modelling in the province. Dr. Saqib Shahab said it's upsetting to see what is happening in Saskatchewan's hospitals and intensive care units. "All...
Manitoba’s top doctor says politicians who remove masks for photos are not offside
WINNIPEG — It seems Manitoba politicians may not have needed to apologize for recently appearing maskless in pictures at an art gallery event. Chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin says while he doesn't know details of what happened, people are...
Health authority takes over Vancouver care home, site of deadly COVID-19 outbreak
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Coastal Health Authority is taking over operations of a Vancouver care home where dozens of residents died during a COVID-19 outbreak that began last November and took months to contain. A statement from the health authority s...
