Author Archives: Greg Fry
Suncor CEO appearing today at Commons committee to explain comments on sustainability
OTTAWA - Canada's ongoing political battle between climate action and the economic benefits of the oil and gas industry will be on full display today as the CEO of oilsands giant Suncor appears at a H...
Oct 16, 2023
Palestinians scramble to find food, safety and water as Israeli ground invasion looms
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - More than a million people have fled their homes in the besieged Gaza Strip in the past week as water supplies dwindle and hospitals warn they are on the verge of collap...
Oct 15, 2023
Reaction to Supreme Court's ruling on environmental review law
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against federal legislation dealing with the environmental effects of major developments. Five out of seven judges found most of it unconstitutional, because it s...
Oct 13, 2023
Macklem says BoC will have to decide whether to be patient or to raise rates further
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank will be deciding whether to exert patience at its next rate meeting or hike rates further. Macklem held a virtual roundtable with re...
Oct 13, 2023
Hundreds sign petition calling on City to provide bear-resistant garbage cans
PRINCE GEORGE - Close to 600 people have signed a petition calling on the city to supply bear resistant garbage bins to residents. The petition was started by the Northern Bear Awareness Society, who ...
Oct 13, 2023
One person dead following fatal MVI on Highway 97 near Dunkley Lumber
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: One person is dead following a two vehicle crash early Thursday morning on Highway 97 near Dunkley Lumber. RCMP say it occurred just before 4 a.m. and involved a semi and anothe...
Oct 12, 2023
In the news today: Trudeau in Yellowknife, Canadian citizen killed in Israel
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Prime Minister Trudeau visits Yellowknife Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is cont...
Oct 12, 2023
Police arrest violent offender in stolen vehicle
PRINCE GEORGE - One man is in police custody following an incident early Monday (Oct.9) morning.Prince George RCMP say that shortly before 4 a.m. they were notified of a break-and-enter at a business ...
Oct 11, 2023
Conservationists raise concerns over B.C.'s proposed grizzly bear stewardship plan
Grizzly bears seen starving in the rainforests of British Columbia's south coast because there isn't enough salmon to sustain them raises alarm bells for wildlife biologist Wayne McCrory, who's known ...
Oct 11, 2023
Prince George to Princeton: Kai Greeves announces his commitment to University of Princeton
PRINCE GEORGE- It was an exciting Thanksgiving weekend for Spruce Kings Kai Greaves ('03) who announced his commitment to the University of Princeton. Via Instagram, the 20-year-old defense-man announ...
Oct 10, 2023