Author Archives: Greg Fry
Thanksgiving and inflation, latest job numbers from StatsCan : In The News for Oct. 7
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. 7 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Oct 07, 2022
B.C. ombudsperson posts questionnaire for residents affected by 2021 fires, floods
VICTORIA - British Columbia's ombudsperson is investigating how provincial government programs supported residents forced from their homes and communities during wildfires and floods last year. A stat...
Oct 06, 2022
B.C. Premier Horgan cites 'multi-faceted' crime approach amid debate about arrests
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier John Horgan says the New Democrat government's crime-fighting agenda involves more than increasing arrests of alleged violent offenders. Horgan says he agrees with Attorney Gen...
Oct 05, 2022
Hockey Canada failing to take situation seriously: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is clear Hockey Canada executives just don't get the seriousness of the situation facing the organization. Trudeau says it "boggles the mind" that past a...
Oct 05, 2022
Cariboo city councillor injured in 'serious' crash Monday
WILLIAMS LAKE - A Williams Lake city councillor is recovering in hospital after he was involved in a motor vehicle incident.According to a news release, it occurred Monday afternoon this week and Ivan...
Oct 05, 2022
RCMP investigating overnight break-and-enters at cannabis stores
PRINCE GEORGE - Police in Prince George are investigating after three break-and-enters were reported at three separate local cannabis stores.In a media release, Cpl. Jennifer Cooper says that the firs...
Oct 04, 2022
Police in B.C. kill bear that attacked two women then guarded them from rescue: RCMP
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. - A black bear is dead and two women are critically hurt after an attack near Dawson Creek, B.C. Mounties say they were called around 6:50 Monday night to a report that a black bear...
Oct 04, 2022
Using tax system for social benefits a 'sticking point' for dental benefit: experts
OTTAWA - Economic and public policy experts warn the federal dental benefit may not reach the families most in need because the government has chosen to distribute it through the tax system. Ottawa pl...
Oct 04, 2022
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces $300-million Fiona relief fund
HALIFAX - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing a $300-million fund to help the East Coast recover from post-tropical storm Fiona. Trudeau says the fund will provide assistance over the next two...
Oct 04, 2022
B.C. legislature welcomes newest member, prepares for Premier Horgan to step down
VICTORIA - Politicians at British Columbia's legislature are celebrating the first pledge to the King for a newly elected member and are recognizing what's expected to be the last session as premier f...
Oct 03, 2022