Author Archives: Greg Fry
Pierre Poilievre says he has a plan to tackle hate - but without touching free speech
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he has a plan for how he would tackle a rise in hate-motivated crimes reported since the start of Israel-Hamas war, but it doesn't involve touching w...
Nov 23, 2023
In the news today: No terrorism link in border crossing crash: FBI
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... No terrorism link in Niagara Falls crash, no explosive materials found: FBI The...
Nov 23, 2023
'This is my life': Buffy Sainte-Marie pushes against doubts over Indigenous ancestry
Buffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a news report that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining she has never lied about her identity. The iconic singer, songwriter and activist says the recen...
Nov 23, 2023
Five new affordability measures in the Liberal government's fall fiscal update
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled a fall economic statement on Tuesday that aims to support middle-class Canadians amid soaring consumer prices and looming mortgage renewals. She anno...
Nov 21, 2023
Powder King opening postponed to November 30
PRINCE GEORGE- For many eager to hit the slopes the announcement on Powder King postponing their opening can be hard to hear. However, the lack of snow has delayed their opening to a tentative Novembe...
Nov 21, 2023
Statistics Canada to publish latest reading on inflation today
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is expected to release its latest reading on inflation today. The agency is expected to publish its consumer price index for October this morning, ahead of the federal gover...
Nov 21, 2023
In the news today: Canadians still waiting to leave the Gaza Strip
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... No word on Canadians cleared to leave Gaza Strip Canadians with loved ones trap...
Nov 20, 2023
Questions swirl as Liberals prepare to table fall fiscal update
OTTAWA - Questions are swirling on Parliament Hill ahead of a fiscal update that's widely expected to focus on addressing Canada's housing crisis and cost-of-living concerns. Finance Minister Chrystia...
Nov 20, 2023
No word on status of 135 Canadians cleared to leave Gaza Strip over weekend
OTTAWA - Canadians with loved ones trapped in the embattled Gaza Strip are still waiting to learn whether the 135 people cleared to leave the territory on Sunday were able to make the journey. A daily...
Nov 20, 2023
Koehn Zimmer signs entry-level contract with LA Kings
PRINCE GEORGE, BC - The Prince George Cougars forward Koehn Ziemmer has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Los Angeles Kings. Ziemmer was selected in the third round, 78th overall by LA...
Nov 17, 2023