Author Archives: Greg Fry

Sikh activists in B.C. emboldened by Trudeau's comments on India ahead of referendum
SURREY, B.C. - Organizers of an upcoming vote on an independent Sikh state say Canada's allegations of India's links to the killing of activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar have significantly bolstered vocal ...
Oct 26, 2023

Self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased 'moderately' since 1995: StatCan
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased moderately since 1995, but coverage for front-line workers is still far from universal. The federal agency says tha...
Oct 26, 2023

Dentists decry being left in the dark about federal dental insurance plan
OTTAWA - Canadian dentists are demanding details on Ottawa's soon-to-be announced federal dental insurance plan and how the federal government pans to preserve existing provincial and private coverage...
Oct 26, 2023

In the news today: Israeli troops launch brief ground raid into Gaza
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Israeli troops launch brief ground raid into Gaza ahead of expected wider incur...
Oct 26, 2023

CP NewsAlert: India resuming visa services at high commission, consulates in Canada
OTTAWA - India's high commission in Canada says the country's officials will resume processing visa applications in Ottawa and at consulates in Toronto and Vancouver, a month after New Delhi suspended...
Oct 25, 2023

Food Banks Canada report paints dire picture of Canada-wide affordability crisis
VANCOUVER - There are many heartbreaking tales behind the record number of Canadians using food banks as they struggle with high inflation and mounting housing costs, says a Vancouver food bank execut...
Oct 25, 2023

Motion regarding informing parents about events in school sparks debate
PRINCE GEORGE - The second school board meeting of the year took place on Tuesday evening, with one motion sparking a lengthy debate among trustees.Board Chair Rachael Weber put forward a motion which...
Oct 24, 2023

Freeland says feds will strike 'challenging' balance in fall budget update
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the government's fall economic statement will focus on housing and affordability within a fiscally responsible framework. In an news conference today, ...
Oct 24, 2023

Southern B.C. sees snow at higher levels as incoming rainstorm meets arctic cold
VANCOUVER - The first major snowfall of the season could blanket higher elevations of Vancouver Island with up to 10 centimetres of snow as an eastbound rainstorm meets a westbound blast of arctic air...
Oct 24, 2023

CP NewsAlert: Federal Court approves $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement
OTTAWA - A Federal Court judge has verbally approved a landmark $23-billion settlement that will see Ottawa compensate more than 300,000 First Nations children and their families over chronic underfun...
Oct 24, 2023