Author Archives: Greg Fry
B.C. warns of summer drought, asks people to conserve water
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is urging people to save water, saying the forecast predicts drought across much of the province this summer. A statement from the Forests Ministry says rece...
Jun 23, 2023
After 5 killed on Titanic-bound submersible, authorities are trying to figure out how it imploded
Authorities turned their focus to determining why a submersible carrying people to the wreck of the Titanic imploded deep in the North Atlantic, as tributes poured in for the five aboard who were kill...
Jun 23, 2023
Ten ton Monster arrives in PG
PRINCE GEORGE - Prepare to be thrilled as the colossal Monster descends on Prince George, causing a frenzy of excitement! Stretching 300 meters long, The Monster is the world's most expansive inflatab...
Jun 22, 2023
Canada, United States expand agreement to help each other fight wildfires
OTTAWA - Canada and the United States are expanding an agreement to share people and equipment to fight wildfires. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and U.S. Ambassador David Cohen are sig...
Jun 22, 2023
Government benefits helped lower-income households afford rising cost of living: PBO
OTTAWA - The parliamentary budget officer says lower-income households maintained their purchasing power despite high inflation with help from government benefits. A new PBO report today analyzes how ...
Jun 22, 2023
Time running out for missing sub : A look at what's In The News for today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Crews frantically searching for missing sub as oxygen runs out The race against...
Jun 22, 2023
Police arrest 45, seize 440 weapons in Canada-wide raids targeting 3D-printed guns
MONTREAL - A Quebec-based anti-gun unit says 45 people have been arrested and 440 guns have been seized in raids targeting manufacturers of 3D-printed or "ghost" guns across eight provinces. The squad...
Jun 21, 2023
19-year-old driver nabbed going 187 km/h
PRINCE GEORGE - A 19-year-old Prince George resident faces a stiff fine after they were clocked at a speed of 187 km/hr in a 90 km/hr zone.It happened June 17 on Highway 97 north of Prince George."The...
Jun 21, 2023
In The News for Wednesday, June 21, 2023: What do Canadians think about wildfires?
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Wednesday, June 21, 2023 ... What we are watch...
Jun 21, 2023
UNBC Timberwolves find out opponents for upcoming basketball season
PRINCE GEORGE - We start with the men's side after a successful season last year which saw them earn a playoff birth. They'll look to repeat that journey to the post-season starting with their home op...
Jun 20, 2023