Author Archives: Greg Fry
In The News for June 6 : Feds say Canada on track to have worst wildfire season ever
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 June 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Jun 06, 2023
Ukraine accuses Russia of destroying major dam near Kherson, warns of widespread flooding
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine on Tuesday accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam in a part of southern Ukraine they control, alerting residents further along the Dnipro River to evacuate and w...
Jun 05, 2023
Northeast wildfire now the third largest in B.C's history: BC Wildfire Service
The BC Wildfire Service says the Donnie Creek wildfire has grown into one of the largest blazes over the last century in the province. The fire, which is burning north of Fort St. John, is currently e...
Jun 05, 2023
Paul Bernardo's transfer to prison that treats sex offenders not unusual: professor
Notorious serial killer Paul Bernardo's transfer to a medium-security prison that specializes in treating violent rapists almost two decades after his conviction is not unusual, says a Quebec criminol...
Jun 05, 2023
Strike averted at Ramada Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Unionized workers at the Ramada Prince George have reached a contract agreement.UNITE HERE Local 40 says workers at the hotel voted 100 per cent in favour of a new contract with their ...
Jun 05, 2023
Poilievre threatens to filibuster budget bill if Liberals don't meet demands
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don't meet his demands. During a new...
Jun 05, 2023
In The News for June 5, 2023: What will the PM have to say to wildfire evacuees?
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 Monday, June 5, 2023 ... What we are watching ...
Jun 05, 2023
Tickets on sale for PG Hospice Dream Home Lottery
PRINCE GEORGE - The location of the 2023 Prince George Hospice Dream Home has been unveiled. According to the PG Hospice Dream Lottery's website, the 2,940 sq. ft. dream home is at 3445 Munro Way in t...
Jun 04, 2023
Madison Scott community vigil draws thousands
VANDERHOOF - Thousands poured into the field at Nechako Valley Secondary School to remember Madison Scott, and share stories.A trio of speakers including Vanderhoof Mayor Kevin Moutray, Scott family f...
Jun 04, 2023
Shell-Glen Volunteer Fire Department enhances road rescue capabilities
PRINCE GEORGE - Our region has hundreds of kilometres of road. When a motor vehicle incident occurs, it takes a special team to respond. Shell-Glen Volunteer Fire Department's road rescue team was rec...
Jun 02, 2023