Provincial Politics

Supreme Court of Canada won't hear challenge of 2015 Alberta election call

OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada won't hear a challenge of the former Alberta government's decision to call an election in 2015. A general election was held in Alberta in 2012 and based on the pro...

May 27, 2021

Province announces $50M fund for major tourist attractions

NANAIMO - Applications are now open for funding to help drive tourists to the province's largest attractions when restrictions ease in coming weeks.Premier John Horgan on Tuesday, May 18 announced $50...

May 18, 2021

'We're planning for that:' top doctor on mid island strategizing to boost COVID vaccination rates

NANAIMO - Discussions among health officials are ongoing to reach out to people not so keen to roll up up their sleeves.Mid-Island medical health officer Dr. Mike Benusic said he's exploring ideas to ...

May 17, 2021

Kenney distances himself from caucus vote to turf dissidents with 'personal agendas'

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is distancing himself from a decision to expel two members from his United Conservative caucus.But he says the decision affirms confidence of the caucus in his ...

May 14, 2021

'It's making a difference:' vaccinations paying off in B.C.

NANAIMO - New data shows how effectively vaccines have forced B.C.'s COVID-19 curve downward. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry in a media briefing on Thursday, May 13 said 120 people who rec...

May 13, 2021

Opposition, Ottawa, media looking for COVID disaster: Alberta justice minister

EDMONTON - Alberta's justice minister says a COVID-19 disaster is what the provincial Opposition, the federal government and the media "were looking for and want" in the province.Kaycee Madu, in Faceb...

May 10, 2021

Kenney to field questions on new COVID rules, looming hospital crisis

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and key members of his United Conservative cabinet are to provide more details and answer questions this morning on new COVID-19 health restrictions.A news conf...

May 05, 2021

Federal Court of Appeal upholds Alberta right to turn-off-the-taps legislation

OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that Alberta has the right to control the amount and destination of oil and other fuels flowing through its pipelines.The decision is a victory for the p...

Apr 27, 2021

Province reveals details of non-essential travel ban now in effect, questions on enforcement remain

NANAIMO - A non-essential travel ban is now in effect in the province, however it's unclear how CounterAttack-style road blocks will impact out of region travellers.Public safety minister and solicito...

Apr 23, 2021

Rocky town council wants better coal consultation with province

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta. - A town council in Alberta Environment Minister Jason Nixon's backyard wants broader consultation over the government's plans for open-pit coal mining in the Rocky Mountai...

Apr 21, 2021