Author Archives: Greg Fry
Canada's inflation rate jumps to 4%, making the BoC's next rate decision harder
OTTAWA - Canada's inflation rate jumped to four per cent last month, as economists warn the latest consumer price index report spells bad news for the Bank of Canada. Statistics Canada released its la...
Sep 19, 2023
At UN, Biden looks to send message to world leaders and voters about leadership under his watch
NEW YORK (AP) - President Joe Biden will use his annual address before the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to make a robust case that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian...
Sep 19, 2023
Eby 'deeply disturbed' by CSIS briefing on Nijjar killing in Surrey, B.C.
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's received a briefing from Canada's spy agency about the "assassination" of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar and he's "deeply disturbed" by what h...
Sep 18, 2023
Dozens gather outside of city hall to call for action into search of Winnipeg landfills
PRINCE GEORGE - Today, protestors from across Canada will be marching to the steps of their local government buildings to protest and demand the Manitoba government pay to search a landfill in Winnipe...
Sep 18, 2023
'Credible' intelligence links Indian government to B.C. Sikh leader's murder: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian intelligence services are investigating "credible" information about "a potential link" between the government of India and the murder of British C...
Sep 18, 2023
B.C. health officer urges patience on drug crisis; delegates to vote on resolutions
VANCOUVER - Provincial Health Officer Bonnie Henry is urging patience from British Columbia's municipal leaders on drug decriminalization, saying the problem isn't something they can arrest their way ...
Sep 18, 2023
In the news today: Parliament resumes, with focus on housing and food prices
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Housing, food prices on agenda as MPs return MPs are returning to the House of ...
Sep 18, 2023
Trajectory for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' trial uncertain as third week begins
OTTAWA - Lawyers on both sides of the trial of key "Freedom Convoy" organizers are working to keep the proceedings from coming to a standstill. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are facing charges related ...
Sep 18, 2023
Over 200 South African firefighters set up camp in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - More international help has arrived to fight wildfires in northern B.C. The Prince George Fire Centre says 215 South African firefighters are setting off camp just off Highway 16 near ...
Sep 14, 2023
All former youth in care in B.C. now eligible for education tuition waivers: minister
VICTORIA - British Columbia has expanded its tuition waiver program to include all former youth in government care enrolling in post-secondary education. Selina Robinson, post-secondary education and ...
Sep 14, 2023