Author Archives: Greg Fry
P.M. meets African Union Chair and latest immigration data: In The News for Oct. 26
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 26 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Oct 26, 2022
Police officer no-shows at B.C. Indigenous ceremony lead to tense moments, comments
BELLA BELLA, B.C. - An Indigenous ceremony dedicated to healing from traumatic events instead set off accusations against Vancouver's police department of systemic racism that threatens to stall the r...
Oct 25, 2022
Freeland stresses Bank of Canada's independence after Singh criticizes rate hikes
OTTAWA - As another interest rate hike looms, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is emphasizing the Bank of Canada's independence after criticism from federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh. Singh sent a le...
Oct 25, 2022
House of Commons to vote on bill for dental care benefit, rental support this week
OTTAWA - A major part of the federal government's affordability plan is expected to pass final reading in the House of Commons this week, after the Liberals fast-tracked Bill C-31 through the health c...
Oct 25, 2022
Nurses being punched, grabbed, kicked to benefit from anti-violence program: union
VANCOUVER - The B.C. government has announced a program to help reduce violence against health-care workers at 26 hospitals and mental health facilities across the province. Health Minister Adrian Dix...
Oct 24, 2022
Rishi Sunak to become Britain's next prime minister
LONDON (AP) - Rishi Sunak has won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party and will become Britain's next prime minister - the third this year. The former Treasury chief will be Britain's first...
Oct 24, 2022
Emergencies Act inquiry, Maj.-Gen. Fortin back in court : In The News for Oct. 24
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 24 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Oct 24, 2022
Dr. Geoff Payne officially "sworn in"
PRINCE GEORGE - There was the usual pomp and ceremony of convocation at UNBC today, but it was preceded by a very special ceremony all on its own. Dr. Geoff Payne was installed ... or sworn, of sorts,...
Oct 21, 2022
Drought, lack of rain and wildfires by the numbers in B.C.
VANCOUVER - British Columbia should be well into its rainy season, but hot and dry weather that lasted through most of October has created drought conditions. Here are some of the numbers connected wi...
Oct 21, 2022
Uride launches in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Uride launches in Prince George today (Oct.21)The ridesharing company says the goal is to offer Prince George an alternative and reliable option for safe rides in town. If you need a r...
Oct 21, 2022