Author Archives: Greg Fry
B.C. has plan to streamline housing permit approval process to get more homes built
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is creating a single hub for developers to get provincial approval for their projects in another step to tackle the housing shortage. Premier David Eby says...
Jan 16, 2023
As federal workers return to the office, some decry lack of direction, long commutes
Ottawa public servant YuTaek Hwang has been working remotely for nearly three years. But despite the fact that a back-to-office mandate for federal workers takes effect beginning this week, Hwang said...
Jan 16, 2023
In The News for Jan. 16 : New mental health support for Canadian veterans
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 Jan. 16 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jan 16, 2023
Forestry rally planned for Northern Resources Forum in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - The community is being invited to attend a community rally planned for Tuesday evening at the Canada Games Plaza. The rally was organized following the announced closure of the Prince ...
Jan 15, 2023
Pair arrested following B & E in Mackenzie
MACKENZIE - Two people, a 28-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man, are facing charges following a break and enter in Mackenzie.RCMP say the break-and-enter occurred at a local business just before 2 a...
Jan 13, 2023
'Unusual' influenza outbreak on decline in B.C., COVID-19 stable despite new variant
VICTORIA - The influenza outbreak that resulted in the deaths of six young people in British Columbia last month is on the decline, but the provincial health officer says the flu season is far from ov...
Jan 13, 2023
Union representing laid-off workers reacts to PG Pulp closure
PRINCE GEORGE- As the aftermath unfolds on Canfor's decision to close the pulp mill here in Prince George, there are still many questions needed to be answered.The most pressing is how many jobs are l...
Jan 13, 2023
No bus service Friday in SD57 due to icy roads
PRINCE GEORGE - Icy roads have made operating school busses too dangerous. That's why First Student has cancelled all its routes serving School District 57 today. Light showers and freezing roads have...
Jan 13, 2023
In The News for Jan. 13 : What would increased immigration mean for Canada?
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 Jan. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jan 13, 2023
Planned water outage for Southridge area
PRINCE GEORGE - A water outage is planned for tomorrow (Jan.13) in the Southridge area. The city says it will respond to a water main break at 7051 Southridge Avenue starting at 7 a.m. It means nearly...
Jan 12, 2023