Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Manitoba government withdraws controversial bills during short legislature sitting
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government withdrew five bills Wednesday that had faced stiff opposition and were set to become law this fall. "Ultimately, I think it's not a sign of weakness when a government listens to people. It's a s...
Military begins COVID-19 work at Edmonton hospital as Alberta battles fourth wave
Canadian military nurses have started their work at an Edmonton hospital to help alleviate pressure on a critical care unit overburdened with COVID-19 patients. The Canadian Armed Forces says eight critical care nursing officers — from Ontario and Nova...
Manitoba will offer a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to more people in the province
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is allowing more people to get a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The province is suggesting a third dose for all health-care workers who have direct contact with patients in areas including hospitals, care homes,
Alberta’s NDP is calling for military help with COVID contact tracing in schools
EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition is urging Premier Jason Kenney to use the military to do contact tracing for COVID-19 in schools. NDP education critic Sarah Hoffman says positive cases are increasing among elementary students. Eight critical care nurse...
Alberta resumes COVID-19 contact tracing in schools, offers rapid testing
The Alberta government has announced new COVID-19 measures and reinstated some old ones to reduce pressure on the province's health-care system, including resuming contact tracing in schools. Premier Jason Kenney said Tuesday that COVID-19 remains a se...
B.C. to begin COVID-19 booster shots for long-term care, assisted living residents
VICTORIA — British Columbians living in long-term care and assisted living homes are due to start receiving COVID-19 booster shots this week as a mask mandate begins for all students from elementary to high school. Health officials say they are offerin...
Longtime Yukon Party politician Peter Jenkins has died at the age of 77
WHITEHORSE — Peter Jenkins, Yukon's former deputy premier and one of the territory's longest-serving politicians, has died at the age of 77. Jenkins was first elected the mayor of Dawson City in 1980 and held the position for 14 years before
Former Manitoba premier resigns legislature seat, byelection to be held
WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Brian Pallister has resigned from his legislature seat, putting a formal end to his political career. The move comes almost five weeks after Pallister stepped down as premier and means a byelection will be held in
Southern Manitoba region putting pressure on intensive care units: top doctor
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's chief public health officer asked people Monday to follow public health orders as he warned that hospitals could soon be under more pressure from COVID-19. "We are in a trajectory right now that could take us to a
Old-growth protesters gather at legislature as minister says forestry change coming
VICTORIA — Forest reform legislation is set to be introduced this fall by the New Democrat government, but the promise of change can't come soon enough for old-growth logging protesters who gathered outside Premier John Horgan's office Monday. Forests ...
