Category Archives: Prairies/BC
Documents show COVID-19 pandemic led to record-high deficit in Manitoba
WINNIPEG — The COVID-19 pandemic pushed Manitoba's deficit for the last fiscal year to a record $2.1 billion, but less red ink is expected this year as the economy rebounds. The audited final report for the fiscal year that ended in
Conservatives win west Winnipeg area seat, but slim margin will prompt recount
WINNIPEG — A federal election race in west Winnipeg is so close, it is expected to head to a recount. Conservative incumbent Marty Morantz beat out Liberal Doug Eyolfson by 24 votes in results posted to the Elections Canada website. The margin
Narrow win for Liberal candidate Randy Boissonnault in Edmonton Centre riding
EDMONTON — Liberal candidate Randy Boissonnault has won the riding of Edmonton Centre. The Elections Canada website Wednesday night showed Boissonnault beat Conservative incumbent James Cumming by 616 votes. The pair had been running neck and neck sinc...
Alberta’s premier faces down restive United Conservative caucus over COVID-19 crisis
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney faced down a restive and divided United Conservative Party caucus Wednesday, focusing on COVID-19 while managing to avoid a straw vote on his leadership. UCP backbencher Searle Turton said it was a wide-ranging ca...
Saskatchewan still overseeing Extendicare seniors homes after deadly COVID outbreak
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it will continue to oversee five homes operated by a private long-term care provider for at least another month. The health authority was appointed administrator of Extendicare facilities on Aug. 5 after ...
Concerns prompt B.C. to return to notifying schools, parents about COVID exposures
VICTORIA — British Columbia is reversing course on notifying parents about COVID-19 exposures at schools after the provincial health officer previously said reporting of single cases caused too much anxiety. Dr. Bonnie Henry said Tuesday that parents a...
Election criticized by Saskatchewan premier as vote counts continue in some ridings
Some House of Commons seats on the Prairies were still up for grabs Tuesday as mail-in and special ballots were being counted in close ridings following the federal election. Little more than 100 votes separated the Conservative and Liberals candidates...
Cites health reasons: Former Liberal MP Kent Hehr drops out of Calgary mayoral race
CALGARY — Former Liberal MP Kent Hehr has withdrawn from the race to become Calgary's mayor. Hehr, who filed his nomination papers earlier this month, says he is withdrawing over health concerns. "I began feeling ill on Sunday morning. I got a
Manitoba opens up third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to some First Nations citizens
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government has expanded its eligibility criteria for people wanting a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The province says it has added residents and staff in First Nations personal care homes. Dr. Marcia Anderson, who is the p...
Saskatchewan’s digital proof of vaccination launches ahead of October requirement
REGINA — Saskatchewan residents were able on Monday to start downloading a digital QR code from their eHealth account showing proof of vaccination. The government said in a news release that the code -- which can be downloaded or printed —
