Author Archives: Greg Fry
Atmospheric river passes in southern B.C., but area rivers still rising
VANCOUVER - Rainfall warnings across Vancouver Island and the inner south coast have lifted in most areas, but the effects of British Columbia's first atmospheric river of autumn could take a little l...
Oct 19, 2023
In the news today: Israel's envoy to Canada warns of "fine line" in free speech
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... 'Thin line' for free speech, hate: Israel envoy Israel's envoy to Canada says i...
Oct 19, 2023
Most Canadians think lasting peace between Israel, Palestinians is not possible: poll
OTTAWA - A majority of Canadians don't think lasting peace is possible between Israelis and Palestinians, a new poll suggests. Slightly more than half of the people responding to the Leger poll said l...
Oct 18, 2023
Freeland considering action on short-term rentals after B.C. announces crackdown
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is applauding the B.C. government for going after short-term rentals and says the federal government is looking at what it can do on the issue as well. The ...
Oct 17, 2023
Digital services tax would rate $7.2 billion in federal revenues over five years: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says the implementation of a digital services tax would raise $7.2 billion over five years. The Liberals' spring budget confirmed their intention to implement...
Oct 17, 2023
In the news today: War update from Israel, Canadian grocers keep mum on pricing plans
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Day 11 of the latest Israel-Palestinian War Palestinians are describing intense...
Oct 17, 2023
CP NewsAlert: B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing
VICTORIA - The B.C. government has introduced legislation that would rein in what it says is a rapidly expanding short-term rental market. Premier David Eby says the number of short-term rentals has b...
Oct 16, 2023
Business gloom deepens as sales moderate, Bank of Canada survey finds
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada says its business outlook survey indicator fell in the third quarter as companies expect sales growth to slow over the coming year. The bank's business outlook survey repor...
Oct 16, 2023
In the news today: Fifth Canadian dies in Israel after Hamas attacks
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Global Affairs confirms death of fifth Canadian in Israel after Hamas attacks G...
Oct 16, 2023
Woman facing multiple charges in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE - A woman is facing five charges following a theft investigation in Williams Lake.RCMP say charges against 25-year-old Kayla Stratton include theft and breach of probation.She was first ...
Oct 16, 2023