Naheed Nenshi

22 Jan

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi Accuses UCP of Politicizing Calgary Water Main Failure

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, CanadaAlberta politics, Calgary water crisis, Naheed Nenshi, UCP government

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma) : Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has accused Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative Party (UCP) government of politicizing the failure of a major Calgary water main by placing blame on him amid renewed scrutiny of the city’s aging infrastructure.Nenshi said the province’s decision to review two decades of oversight and decision-making related to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main is politically motivated, arguing he is being singled out because of his current role as leader of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP). He maintained that the review unfairly targets his time as mayor while ignoring broader, long-standing systemic…

23 Aug

Alberta to Charge $100 for COVID-19 Shots Outside Priority Groups

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta COVID-19 vaccine fee, Alberta health-care workers, Danielle Smith, Naheed Nenshi

Edmonton — The Alberta government will require most residents to pay a $100 administration fee for the COVID-19 vaccine this fall, while expanding coverage for frontline health-care workers and vulnerable groups.The rollout begins October 1 for high-priority groups, including health-care workers, home care clients, residents of seniors’ and continuing care homes, people experiencing homelessness, those 65 and older receiving the Alberta Seniors Benefit, and individuals who are immunocompromised. Others will be eligible starting October 20, but must cover the fee unless they fall within the exempt categories. Appointments will remain available until supplies run out or the respiratory virus season…