Author Archives: Greg Fry
911 call taker in B.C. releases 2022 list of frivolous complaints to emergency lines
VANCOUVER - The agency that handles most emergency calls in British Columbia has announced 2022 was its busiest year, but along with managing life-saving communications, EComm says it is still receivi...
Jan 04, 2023
Holiday travel mess shows why Canadian air travel industry needs competition: NDP
OTTAWA - New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says the holiday travel woes that left thousands of passengers stranded at airports or struggling to find flights home show why there should be more competit...
Jan 04, 2023
In The News for Jan. 4: What's the story behind the first National Ribbon Skirt Day?
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, Jan. 4, 2023 ... What we are watchi...
Jan 04, 2023
B.C. becomes first province to require 3-day contract waiting period for homebuyers
VANCOUVER - British Columbia has become the first province in Canada to require a three-day waiting period for buyers after they've signed an agreement to purchase a home. The new homebuyer protection...
Jan 03, 2023
Good Samaritan seriously injured helping out on Highway 97
QUESNEL - A 74-year-old man was seriously injured playing the role of Good Samaritan last week. Quesnel RCMP say he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to assist a motorist who was stuck in the d...
Jan 03, 2023
Knife-wielding man arrested following lengthy standoff
QUESNEL - One man is in custody following a lengthy standoff with police.Quesnel RCMP were called to a report of a 23-year-old man who had assaulted a 24-year-old woman just before 10 p.m. on December...
Jan 03, 2023
In The News for Jan. 3: Just how much money did Canada's CEO make in 2021?
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, Jan. 3, 2023 ... What we are watching...
Jan 03, 2023
Spruce Kings lose 6-5 New Year's Eve tilt in overtime
WENATCHEE - The Prince George Spruce Kings dropped a 6-5 overtime decision to the Wenatchee Wild on the road last night (Dec.31).Austin Fraser of he Spruce Kings tied the game at 5 at the 14:54 mark o...
Jan 01, 2023
B.C. poised for drug decriminalization experiment, but will it help stem deadly tide?
VANCOUVER - People living in tents along about eight blocks of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside roam around on a chilly afternoon as some in the throes of addiction are hunched over on the sidewalk near ...
Jan 01, 2023
Noah arcs back to top of B.C. baby name list for first time since 2007, usurps Olivia
VICTORIA - British Columbia's health ministry says Noah is poised to be the most popular baby name in the province this year, replacing longtime favourite Olivia, which topped the list last year. Prel...
Dec 30, 2022