Author Archives: Greg Fry
In the news today: Online Harms Act among bills stuck in House
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Online Harms Act among bills stuck in House Justice Minister Arif Virani is unapologetic about the money it wo...
Dec 24, 2024
Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election
OTTAWA - Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year - whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not. Politi...
Dec 24, 2024
More than 280 million trees planted in 2024 in B.C., focus on fire-damaged areas
VICTORIA - British Columbia's forests ministry says more than 280 million trees were planted in the province this year. It says 13 different native tree species were chosen in its effort to preserve e...
Dec 23, 2024
The rent-a-friend industry is booming among Canada's Chinese diaspora
Beijia Ge's work duties change on an hourly basis. The Kingston, Ont., resident might be chatting with Chinese students about their secrets and challenges, or helping someone pack a suitcase, or bakin...
Dec 23, 2024
Windy, stormy weather to hit British Columbia coast over Christmas holidays
The Christmas season will see some stormy weather visit British Columbia's coastlines. A special weather statement from Environment Canada notes a low system off the coast will bring strong winds Mond...
Dec 23, 2024
Some dogs seized from 'irresponsible breeder' in Quesnel available for adoption: BC SPCA
QUESNEL - The BC SPCA says it has seen an outpouring of love and concern in the wake of the seizure of 59 dogs and 14 birds from an irresponsible breeder in Quesnel. In a post on Facebook, it says eac...
Dec 21, 2024
Industry has a message for government
PRINCE GEORGE - There are more than a dozen active mines in BC and nine other mines in active development, such as Artemis' Blackwater Gold. But a group of seven economic development associations, suc...
Dec 20, 2024
Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down
OTTAWA - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says New Democrats will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring the government down in the next sitting of the House of Commons. The House rose Tuesday for the...
Dec 20, 2024
8 new faces in Trudeau's cabinet as PM shuffles deck ahead of Trump presidency
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to add eight fresh faces to his cabinet in a shuffle today, sources with knowledge of with the moves tell The Canadian Press. Trudeau is moving to pl...
Dec 20, 2024
PG Humane Society is searching for people to foster a pet this holiday
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Humane Society is looking for people to open their hearts and homes this holiday by fostering a pet. The Humane Society's Home for the Holidays program is asking for v...
Dec 20, 2024