Author Archives: Greg Fry
Monday may have set a global record for the hottest day ever. Tuesday broke it
The entire planet sweltered for the two unofficial hottest days in human recordkeeping Monday and Tuesday, according to University of Maine scientists at the Climate Reanalyzer project. For two straig...
Jul 05, 2023
B.C. port strike enters day five, with talks deadlocked over maintenance
VANCOUVER - Talks between maritime employers and the union representing British Columbia port workers remain deadlocked over maintenance issues as a strike by the workers enters its fifth day. Both si...
Jul 05, 2023
Two killed in weekend crashes in Quesnel
QUESNEL - It was a tragic weekend in Quesnel with a pair of fatal crashes.The first occurred on July 1 at approximately 6:45 a.m. when Quesnel RCMP responded to a report of a 52-year-old deceased man ...
Jul 04, 2023
Fierce blaze damages several businesses, forces evacuation in downtown Vernon, B.C.
VERNON, B.C. - A restaurant, boutique, salon and costume shop are among the businesses believed to have been destroyed in an early morning fire in downtown Vernon, B.C. Flames broke out in the commerc...
Jul 04, 2023
Josh Dixon accepts position at University of Guelph
PRINCE GEORGE,BC - The Prince George Cougars are saying good-bye to Associate Coach Josh Dixon . Dixon ,who had been with the Cats the past two seasons , has accepted a head coach position with the Un...
Jul 04, 2023
In the news today: B.C. port strike enters its fourth day
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... B.C. port strike still unresolved The strike at more than 30 British Columbia p...
Jul 04, 2023
Area Restriction in effect for vicinity of Nation River area near Mackenzie
MACKENZIE - The BC Wildfire Service is implementing an Area Restriction Order for the vicinity of the Nation River area (G60853), located approximately 28 km West of Mackenzie. The size of the area re...
Jul 01, 2023
New daycare to open in College Heights
PRINCE GEORGE - Good news for parents.The City has announced its signed a 15-year lease agreement with the College Heights Community Association to operate a new Malaspina daycare under Kool Cats Fami...
Jul 01, 2023
Celebrations, fireworks taking place in Ottawa despite air quality concerns
OTTAWA - Canada Day celebrations are taking place in Ottawa and across the country on Saturday, although some have been scaled back due to poor air quality. Canada's capital city will see some festivi...
Jul 01, 2023
Possible B.C. port strike will spare cruise ships, employers say
VANCOUVER - A possible strike by British Columbia port workers will not disrupt cruise ships docked in Vancouver, Prince Rupert or Vancouver Island, employers say. The BC Maritime Employers Associatio...
Jun 30, 2023