Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Manitoba government says proposed changes will make liquor sales more convenient
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is hinting it may allow more alcohol sales through private channels to boost customer convenience. Scott Fielding, minister responsible for the provincial liquor and lottery corporation, said he plans to introduce a b...
B.C. documents outline case to build new provincial museum in Victoria at $800M cost
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government chose to replace the Royal B.C. Museum for about $800 million after considering repairs and renovations of the existing building that could have cost about $300 million more, say documents released Wednesday. ...
Alberta justice minister faces 3-day law society disciplinary hearing in October
EDMONTON — Alberta Justice Minister Tyler Shandro is to face a three-day disciplinary hearing in October before the self-governing body that sets standards for lawyers in the province. The Law Society of Alberta is investigating three allegations again...
Flood-stricken B.C. farmers given more time to apply for disaster assistance
VICTORIA — British Columbia has extended the deadline to apply for recovery help for farmers hit by last fall's devastating floods. A statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food says farmers whose lands were damaged during torrential rains in N...
Alberta town endorses community-developed policy saying no to coal mining in Rockies
CALGARY — A southern Alberta town has become what it says is the first municipality to endorse a community-developed policy that calls for a permanentban on new coal exploration and development in the Rocky Mountains. "We've always wanted to keep our
Saskatchewan signs $32M long-term care agreement with Ottawa
SASKATOON — Saskatchewan and the federal government have reached a $32-million agreement to support long-term care, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Wednesday during a visit to the province. “As we recover from this pandemic, we must all continu...
Federal, provincial governments pledge $15M each for 2025 Invictus Games in B.C.
VANCOUVER — The federal and British Columbia governments are each committing $15 million in support of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier John Horgan made the announcement at Rogers Arena in Van...
Manitoba eyes wine bars, beverage rooms without hotel requirement
WINNIPEG — Manitobans may soon have more places to raise a glass if a bill before the legislature becomes law. The bill is aimed at simplifying the province's licensing system, with its many categories that require a full kitchen for some
Manitoba premier tours flooded cottage country as waters continue to rise
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson took a helicopter tour Tuesday of Whiteshell Provincial Park — the latest region of the province to be hit by floodwaters in one of the wettest springs on record. The park in southeastern Manitoba, which
From maybe to no: Alberta cabinet ministers give range of answers on replacing Kenney
EDMONTON — The race to replace Jason Kenney as United Conservative Party leader and Alberta premier has two entrants so far along with a number of cabinet ministers who, when asked if they plan to run, delivered answers ranging from
