Author Archives: Greg Fry
In the news today: Details of new federal dental insurance plan to be released today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Federal government to announce dental-care plan Several government ministers ar...
Dec 11, 2023
YXS adopts Sunflower Program
PRINCE GEORGE- Passengers travelling out of the Prince George Airport have access to the globally recognized Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. By wearing a sunflower landyard it allows passengers...
Dec 08, 2023
United Way Tree of Lights returns
PRINCE GEORGE-The fifth annual United Way Tree of lights is here, with the funds going to support children and youth programming in Prince George. Purchase a bulb or get your friends together to donat...
Dec 08, 2023
Between burger bites, Christmas card-writing and constant voting, MPs lose a work day
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament have now lost an entire day of work in the House of Commons as they continue with a voting marathon forced by the Conservatives, after sneaking in bites of burgers and C...
Dec 08, 2023
1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID infection, StatCan says
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says about one in nine Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection. The report released today says that amounts to 3.5 million Canadians. Symptoms ar...
Dec 08, 2023
Time's up for some short-term rentals in B.C., as new housing rules transform scene
VICTORIA - Nancy Paine's short-term rental business is dead in the water. As co-founder and CEO of Victoria-based Superhost, Paine said she had been at the forefront of the Airbnb revolution for seven...
Dec 08, 2023
Assembly of First Nations assembly continues without electing new national chief
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations' special chiefs assembly continues in Ottawa Thursday without a new national chief. First Nations leaders were growing impatient late Wednesday as voting for the...
Dec 07, 2023
Bank of Canada to announce interest rate decision today, expected to hold at 5%
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is set to announce its interest rate decision this morning as forecasters widely expect the central bank to continue holding its key rate steady. The Bank of Canada opted t...
Dec 06, 2023
Assembly of First Nations meeting kicks off as election of new national chief looms
OTTAWA - A special meeting of the Assembly of First Nations is kicking off in Ottawa on Tuesday, as chiefs get ready to elect a new leader. The election of the organization's next national chief comes...
Dec 05, 2023
NDP agriculture critic says he's not impressed by grocers' plans to stabilize prices
OTTAWA - New Democrat MP Alistair MacGregor says he has reviewed the major grocers' plans to stabilize prices, and he's unimpressed by what is in them. MacGregor, the NDP agriculture critic, spoke to ...
Dec 04, 2023