Author Archives: Greg Fry
City mayor saddened by closure of PG Pulp and Paper
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Mayor Simon Yu has weighed in on Canfor's decision to close Prince George Pulp and Paper."I was greatly saddened. My thoughts first went to the families that are going to...
Jan 12, 2023
RCMP investigating weekend assault and kidnapping at Moccasin Flats
PRINCE GEORGE - Local Mounties are investigating a weekend assault and kidnapping. Prince George RCMP say it happened at Moccasin Flats early Sunday morning. The victim alleged he was assaulted in a t...
Jan 12, 2023
In The News for Jan. 12: Airline executives to testify on holiday travel disruptions
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. 12 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jan 12, 2023
Prince George Legion Branch 43 to return WWII era documents found in dumpster to late veteran's family
PRINCE GEORGE- Almost 80 years ago, the young Private Lawton Lowe returned home from the battlefields of Europe at the close of the second world war. He joined the Canadian Army alongside two of his b...
Jan 11, 2023
Canfor's PG Pulp Mill operations to be shuttered
PRINCE GEORGE - Devastating news for employees at Canfor's PG Pulp Mill.The forestry giant announcing today that operations will be shuttered in late March. Three hundred will be affected though 80 em...
Jan 11, 2023
Northern View - Time to be honest about the Canadian urban dream
The federal government recently announced that it will prohibit foreigners from buying houses in Canada. Industry experts from across the nation say this will have virtually no effect on the rising co...
Jan 11, 2023
B.C. launches hiring drive for Crown prosecutors to help address repeat offending
VICTORIA - The British Columbia Prosecution Service has launched a recruitment drive for Crown lawyers and other staff, part of a series of recent measures to address repeat violent offending. A state...
Jan 11, 2023
Prince George family makes it home from Mexico amid cartel driven violence
PRINCE GEORGE - After being stuck in Mazatlan, Mexico due to civil unrest in parts of Mexico, Jennifer Oviatt and her family have made it home to BC's Northern Capital safe and sound.Oviatt said as th...
Jan 11, 2023
Young's 30 save shutout helps the Cougars blank the Rockets
Kelowna, BC- The Prince George Cougars chalked up their third win in four nights with a 3-0 win over the Kelowna Rockets, Tuesday at Prospera Place. It was a big night for Ty Young, posting his first ...
Jan 11, 2023
Officer killed in B.C. avalanche was mentor to younger officers: chief
NELSON, B.C. - A Nelson, B.C., police officer who died in an avalanche earlier this week is being remembered as a gentle man who looked out for those who were new to the force. Const. Wade Tittemore, ...
Jan 11, 2023