Author Archives: Greg Fry
BC Wildfire Service crew member dies near Revelstoke while responding to wildfire
VICTORIA - The B.C. government is confirming the death of a firefighter who was responding to a wildfire near Revelstoke. A statement from Premier David Eby issued late Thursday offers his condolences...
Jul 14, 2023
B.C. expected to request Ottawa's help with worsening wildfires: minister
Canada's Emergency Preparedness Minister says he is expecting a "fairly substantive" request for help from British Columbia as wildfires worsen. Bill Blair tells The Canadian Press the government oper...
Jul 13, 2023
Drought update follows minister's call for B.C. residents to conserve water
VANCOUVER - British Columbia residents will get a clearer picture today about the status of the drought that has parched much of the province. Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Minister Bowin...
Jul 13, 2023
More evacuations, alerts, reflect difficult wildfire season in B.C., Yukon
VANCOUVER - At least 12 new evacuation orders or alerts have been issued over the last day in British Columbia as lightning storms and drought conditions add to the challenge of fighting hundreds of w...
Jul 12, 2023
Evacuation order issued for Great Beaver Lake wildfire
PRINCE GEORGE -The Regional District has upgraded the evacuation alert to an evacuation order. The Regional district says this evacuation order covers a larger area of Electoral Area 'G' and includes ...
Jul 12, 2023
B.C. port strike could end pending approval of terms set by federal mediator
VANCOUVER - The B.C. port strike could be nearing its end after Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan gave a federal mediator 24 hours to send him recommended terms to resolve the dispute. Once he gets the t...
Jul 12, 2023
Canfor Pulp temporarily curtailing Northwood Pulp Mill due to ongoing labour dispute at B.C. ports
PRINCE GEORGE - Canfor Pulp Products is announcing the curtailment of its Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George effective July 13, 2023. The curtailment is due to limited storage space for pulp product...
Jul 11, 2023
No charges approved against officer involved in violent arrest in 100 Mile House
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - No charges were approved for a RCMP officer involved in an assault in 100 Mile House three years ago.In a news release Tuesday (July 11), the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) announ...
Jul 11, 2023
Get another COVID-19 booster in the fall, Canada's immunization panel recommends
OTTAWA - Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) says people should get another COVID-19 vaccine booster in the fall if it's been at least six months since their last dose or COVID...
Jul 11, 2023
More evacuation orders and alerts as number of wildfires in B.C. keeps climbing
VANCOUVER - Evacuation orders and alerts have expanded near several wildfires in British Columbia as communities try to keep residents safe and the BC Wildfire Service battles an increasing number of ...
Jul 11, 2023