Yes. I have nothing to back it up but a gut feeling, but it strikes me as something heavily influenced by media south of the border would say. You know, someone who operates under the impression Canada has a two-party system following something other than the Westminster Parliamentary system.
Not what I’d expect from The Tyee.
I agree with your asessment of the “sarry” vs “sorry” pronunciation.
Also, for the churchgoers, it was jarring to hear “aymen” instead of “ahmen” in an American basilica.