Author Archives: Greg Fry
Liberals, Tories spar over scope of proposed assault-style firearm definition
OTTAWA - The Liberals say their proposed definition of a prohibited assault-style firearm applies only to guns that belong on the battlefield. But Conservative MPs are continuing to insist the federal...
Nov 24, 2022
Effect of rate hikes on economy will be more powerful than people think: Poloz
OTTAWA - Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says the effect of interest rate hikes will be larger than people anticipate. Speaking at a conference in Ottawa hosted by Western University's Iv...
Nov 24, 2022
Cougars collect their 4th consecutive win
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Cougars posted a 5-2 come-from-behind win against the Moose Jaw Warriors Wednesday at CN Centre. Caden Brown had a two goal night for the Cats, with Chase Wheatcroft,...
Nov 24, 2022
Climate Changed: Adaptation strategy to set targets to fight heat, floods, fires
OTTAWA - Canada is set to have a new national climate adaptation strategy, outlining the government's intention to eliminate deaths from heat and forest fires, protect homes and businesses at the high...
Nov 24, 2022
BC NDP housing legislation advances toward third reading after Tuesday votes
VICTORIA - The first two pieces of legislation proposed by Premier David Eby have passed second reading and return to the legislature today as he follows through on a pledge to act quickly on key issu...
Nov 23, 2022
Canada at the World Cup, ministers to testify at inquiry : In The News for Nov. 23
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 Nov. 23 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Nov 23, 2022
November is radon awareness month
PRINCE GEORGE - November is radon awareness month and everyone is being reminded to refresh their knowledge on what radon gas is.Radon gas is something that you may never have heard of before, but rad...
Nov 22, 2022
Proposed definition of prohibited assault-style firearm draws Conservative ire
OTTAWA - Members of the House of Commons public safety committee have begun a clause-by-clause review of the Liberal government's gun-control bill. Among the early amendments put forward by the govern...
Nov 22, 2022
Opposition demands audits of B.C. housing providers as Eby lays out more home plans
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Opposition Liberals are calling for independent audits of two social housing providers as Premier David Eby marks his first days in office by setting out plans to tackle ...
Nov 22, 2022
Slick, icy conditions on Highway 97 South
PRINCE GEORGE - Drivers are warned of slick and icy conditions on Highway 97.Drive BC currently has a travel advisory for Highway 97 South between Finning Rd, 22 kilometers south of Pineview and Chamu...
Nov 22, 2022