Author Archives: Greg Fry
Delta variant behind increase in COVID-19 case numbers in British Columbia: experts
VANCOUVER - The number of COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant is doubling every seven to 10 days in British Columbia, experts say. Prof. Sarah Otto of the University of British Columbia said th...
Aug 04, 2021
Vaccines aren't foolproof but prevent most serious illness, death from COVID-19
OTTAWA - U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says he is infected with COVID-19 but because he is fully vaccinated, he is mainly suffering from what feels like a mild sinus infection. For public health...
Aug 03, 2021
Kelowna MLA seeks Liberal leadership
KELOWNA, B.C. - A sixth candidate has entered B.C.'s Liberal leadership contest.Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield says she wants to bring her leadership success as an entrepreneur to the provincial...
Aug 03, 2021
Singh demands Afghan interpreters' families be allowed into Canada as Taliban surges
TORONTO - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the Liberal government should expand eligibility for Afghans hoping for resettlement in Canada to include the extended families of interpreters and staff who su...
Aug 03, 2021
Canada shut out of medals again, but sprinters De Grasse, Brown provide hope
TOKYO - Canada threatened to add to its medal total Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics but, despite a few close calls, the nation was left without any hardware to celebrate for the second straight day. Onc...
Aug 03, 2021
Federal party support holds steady, pandemic homelessness : In The News for August 3.
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 August 3. What we are watching in Canada ... T...
Aug 03, 2021
A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational faciliti...
Aug 02, 2021
Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield becomes 6th Liberal leadership candidate
KELOWNA, B.C. - The race for the leadership of British Columbia's Liberals is getting a sixth candidate, with Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield officially announcing her candidacy. Merrifield says ...
Aug 02, 2021
VIDEO: Massive march honours missing children from former Penelakut residential school
Editor's Note: The following story contains descriptions of trauma and abuse suffered by Indigenous children at Canada's residential schools. Discretion is advised. The National Indian Residential Sch...
Aug 02, 2021
Evacuation alert remains in effect due to Swift Creek area landslide
VALEMOUNT - Officials are continuing to monitor the landslide adjacent to Swift Creek.The Regional District of Fraser Fort-George says the landslide remains active and the public is advised to stay aw...
Aug 02, 2021