Author Archives: Greg Fry
BCGEU members reject Cariboo Regional District's 'final offer,' begin limited job action
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The labour dispute between the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) and its unionized employees is getting nasty.In voting this week, the employees, members of the B.C. General Employ...
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ICBC announces $110 rebate to drivers, basic rates remain unchanged
Most drivers in British Columbia will receive a $110 vehicle insurance rebate this year. The Insurance Corporation of B.C. says strong investment and financial returns and the 2021 shift to the ``enha...
May 08, 2024
Ottawa approves British Columbia's request to scale back drug decriminalization pilot
OTTAWA - Mental Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks says the federal government has granted British Columbia's request to scale back its drug decriminalization pilot program. Saks says the chan...
May 07, 2024
Toxic drug crisis claims 6.2 lives per day in B.C. in March
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Coroners Service says toxic drugs claimed the lives of at least 192 people in March, and at least 572 lives in the first three months of 2024, according to their data. Compared ...
May 07, 2024
BC FireSmart urges responsibility: Protect your property, shield your community
PRINCE GEORGE - Ensuring your home is FireSmart protects your property and significantly contributes to safeguarding your entire neighbourhood. It's a small step that can make a big difference in our ...
May 06, 2024
Dozens of London Drugs stores reopen after cybersecurity shutdown
RICHMOND, B.C. - London Drugs is gradually reopening its stores across Western Canada more than a week after a cybersecurity breach forced the retailer to close. The company says it is working with in...
May 06, 2024
Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats
The federal government announced $574 million in funding on Monday for 19 projects across the country to prepare for health emergencies, including the next pandemic. One of them is a national network ...
May 06, 2024
RCMP seeks owner of lost gun and ammo
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is looking for the owner of a gun that was recovered recently.Mounties found the firearm near Highway 97 North and Noranda Road East on Tuesday, April 9. The firearm...
May 03, 2024
Rick Kelly bids farewell to 101.3 The River
PRINCE GEORGE - After 34 years in the broadcast industry, a familiar voice on the radio in Prince George is signing off for the final time today. Rick Kelly is retiring from 101.3 The River and Adam B...
May 03, 2024
Hacker breaches B.C. libraries and demands ransom after taking emails, phone numbers
CARIBOO, B.C. - B.C. libraries have been targeted by a hacker who demanded a ransom or they would release user data that includes the phone numbers and email addresses of some clients. The Cariboo Reg...
May 03, 2024