Author Archives: Greg Fry
Chinese balloon flew through 'radar gaps' during journey over Canada: Norad
OTTAWA - The deputy commander of Norad says a suspected Chinese spy balloon passed through "radar gaps" during its flight over Canada. Lt.-Gen. Alain Pelletier says that affected the military's abilit...
Feb 17, 2023
Two dead, one injured after avalanche hits group of snowboarders and a skier in B.C.
GOLDEN, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Two people have died and one was hurt in an avalanche in the Purcell Mountains in southeastern British Columbia. Avalanche Canada says a group of five snowboarders and one s...
Feb 16, 2023
Teck reviewing alternatives for steelmaking coal business
VANCOUVER - Teck Resources Ltd. is evaluating alternatives for its steelmaking coal business, including the possible spin-out of an interest in that business to its shareholders. The Vancouver-based c...
Feb 16, 2023
NORAD running defence exercises off B.C. & Washington coast
NANAIMO - Especially lucky keen eyed sky observers along the Pacific coast may see a few extra things on Wednesday.NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, have announced they are conducti...
Feb 15, 2023
Loblaw encourages customers to bring their own bags in BC
PRINCE GEORGE - Loblaw is encouraging customers to bring their own bags in British Columbia. Effective tomorrow (Feb.16), its' stores, including Real Canadian Superstore, will begin transitioning away...
Feb 15, 2023
In The News for Feb. 15 : Trudeau visits Caribbean Community summit in Bahamas
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 Feb. 15 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Feb 15, 2023
Turpel-Lafond stripped of honorary degree over claims of Indigenous heritage
REGINA - The University of Regina says it has rescinded the honorary doctor of laws degree it awarded to Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond in 2003 as she faces questions about her Indigenous heritage. The Univ...
Feb 14, 2023
In The News for Feb. 14: Gun control group looks to convince MPs about disinformation
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 Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 ... What we are watchin...
Feb 14, 2023
Local bridal shop out 30k after brazen back to back smash & grabs
PRINCE GEORGE - In 20 years of bridal shop business, close to 15 of which at this very same downtown location on 5th ave, Mary Simoes has never experienced a break-in quite like this one. Her losses f...
Feb 13, 2023
Winterfest is back!
PRINCE GEORGE - February 2020. That was the last time Winterfest graced the downtown, courtesy COVID. But it's back this weekend, complete with some of the usual suspects. "We're going to bring back t...
Feb 13, 2023