Author Archives: Greg Fry
Ethics watchdog: PM didn't violate conflict rules over WE Charity, but Morneau did
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not breach the Conflict of Interest Act over failing to recuse himself from cabinet discussions to have WE Charity operate a federal student-volunteer progra...
May 13, 2021
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Greyhound Canada to cut all routes, end operations
Greyhound Canada is permanently cutting all bus routes across the country, shutting down the intercity bus carrier's operations in Canada after nearly a century of service.The motor coach company said...
May 13, 2021
Provinces issued more COVID-19 tickets during second wave: CCLA report
OTTAWA - Provinces became more punitive in their approach to COVID-19 infractions during the second wave of the pandemic, says the Canadian Civil Liberties Association in a report that suggests Quebec...
May 13, 2021
Unpaid COVID-19 fines could lead to refusal of driver's licences, B.C. says
VICTORIA - People who don't pay their COVID-19 fines may be unable to obtain or renew a British Columbia driver's or vehicle licence under proposed legislation introduced Wednesday. Public Safety Mini...
May 12, 2021
British Columbia to give workers three days of paid sick leave for COVID-19
VICTORIA - British Columbia will give all workers up to three days of paid sick leave to support those affected by COVID-19. Labour Minister Harry Bains introduced the legislation today, saying it wou...
May 11, 2021
B.C. doctors could face penalty for veering from COVID-19 health guidelines: College
VANCOUVER - Doctors in British Columbia are being warned they could face investigation or penalties from their regulatory body if they contradict public health orders or guidance about COVID-19. The w...
May 11, 2021
Federal government unlocks $740 million in airport relief
OTTAWA - The federal government is launching a basket of programs to bolster airports with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding first announced back in November. A government official, who spoke...
May 11, 2021
'Very jealous': Canadian teams unable to take advantage of relaxed COVID-19 rules
Winnipeg Jets winger Andrew Copp is envious. Edmonton Oilers defenceman Tyson Barrie, meanwhile, described the situation as "awesome" for the teams in question. And Toronto Maple goalie Jack Campbell ...
May 10, 2021
Pandemic leads to more 'backyard logging'
. PRINCE GEORGE - While more people across the province are spending more time at home due to the pandemic, some of them are motivated to do more yard work projects. A new BC Hydro report finds a conc...
May 10, 2021
Jagmeet Singh says link exists between anti-maskers and far-right extremism
OTTAWA - Federal New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh says he believes there's a connection between anti-mask and anti-lockdown protests and far-right extremism. Singh's comments come as rallies ...
May 10, 2021