Author Archives: Greg Fry
Food insecurity worsened last year, more pronounced in racialized families: StatCan
FREDERICTON - A Statistics Canada study says nearly seven million Canadians struggled with hunger last year. The study says that in 2022, 18 per cent of families reported experiencing food insecurity ...
Nov 14, 2023
Police arrest man on suspicion of manslaughter in death of hockey player Adam Johnson
SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom - Police in Sheffield, England, say they have made an arrest in the death of hockey player Adam Johnson. South Yorkshire Police said in a statement Tuesday that a man has bee...
Nov 14, 2023
Social-media creators, podcasts won't be regulated under Liberal online streaming law
OTTAWA - Canadian Heritage has released its final policy direction for the Liberals' controversial Online Streaming Act, which aims to modernize the country's broadcasting laws. The final direction fo...
Nov 14, 2023
In the news today: More Canadians hoping to leave Gaza as peace activist mourned
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Dozens of Canadians remain in Gaza Strip Scores of Canadians are still hoping t...
Nov 14, 2023
Prince George Spruce Kings make neck protection mandatory
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings are announcing that all players must wear mandatory neck guard protection effective immediately. All Spruce Kings players will be required to wear protec...
Nov 10, 2023
Heavy rain, wind and snow expected for portions of B.C. over next several days
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada says a "vigorous frontal system" expected to cross British Columbia's south coast is bringing with it heavy rain and wind for some regions of the province, and snow for ...
Nov 10, 2023
In The News for today: More Canadians added to Gaza exit list
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Canadians and families added to Gaza exit list Some 266 Canadian citizens, perm...
Nov 10, 2023
B.C. shifts ambulance staffing for rural communities in bid to boost emergency care
VICTORIA - British Columbia is shifting its ambulance paramedics staffing model for 60 rural and remote communities in what Health Minister Adrian Dix says is an "unprecedented" investment in emergenc...
Nov 09, 2023
CP NewsAlert: 11 people sent to hospital in school bus crash in Burnaby, B.C.,
BURNABY, B.C. - Eleven people have been sent to hospital after a school bus crashed into a home in Burnaby, B.C. BC Emergency Health Services says in a statement that all 11 patients are in stable con...
Nov 09, 2023
Deputy BC Green leader fired for liking post about Bonnie Henry and Nazi doctor
VANCOUVER - Inappropriate social media activity has cost Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi his job as deputy leader of the BC Green Party and he's also resigned as a Green candidate in the 2024 provincial election. A...
Nov 09, 2023