Author Archives: Greg Fry
David Eby to become B.C.'s new premier in Vancouver ceremony, replacing John Horgan
VANCOUVER - David Eby will take the oath of office to become British Columbia's 37th premier during a ceremony on the traditional territory of the Musqueam First Nation in Vancouver. Eby replaces New ...
Nov 18, 2022
PG Fire Rescue responds to structure fire on Irwin Street
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue is on the scene of a structure fire on the 1400 block of Irwin Street.The fire broke out at around 4 p.m. and is occurring at the same location of a fire just...
Nov 17, 2022
Mentoring mayors program initiated by Fraser Lake mayor
FRASER LAKE - Four years ago this month, Sarrah Storey was elected Mayor of the Village of Fraser Lake. A year later, she led an online mentorship group for female mayors. The foundation of the group ...
Nov 17, 2022
Ottawa announces new PacifiCan office in Prince George
. PRINCE GEORGE - The federal government announced $3.1 million in Pacifican funding for 13 projects in 11 communities across northern BC at UNBC this morning. Minister of International Development an...
Nov 17, 2022
Fatal flight carrying B.C. fugitives was overweight when it crashed in Ontario: TSB
The Transportation Safety Board says a small plane that crashed in northern Ontario with two fugitives on board was overweight and the pilot was not qualified to fly at night. Flight records and witne...
Nov 17, 2022
Canada won't back call at COP27 to 'phase down' oil and gas production
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Canada will not agree to include language calling for the phaseout of all fossil fuels in the final agreement at this year's United Nations climate...
Nov 17, 2022
The federal government 'strongly encourage' people to use masks while travelling
OTTAWA - Canada's Minister of Transportation says after a briefing with the country's top doctor, the government still strongly encourages people to wear masks on planes and trains - but stopped short...
Nov 17, 2022
B.C. Indigenous leaders thank John Horgan for leadership on premier's last full day
VANCOUVER - An organization of British Columbia Indigenous leaders is thanking the outgoing premier for his work on passing legislation affirming Indigenous rights and is calling on John Horgan's succ...
Nov 17, 2022
Shot-heavy Spruce Kings defeat Bulldogs 5-2
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings scored three unanswered goals to pull away from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and went on to win 5-2 Wednesday night at Kopar Memorial Arena. The Spruce Ki...
Nov 17, 2022
B.C. Liberal Party members vote to change name to BC United
VICTORIA - British Columbia Liberal Party members have voted to change the party's name to BC United. Leader Kevin Falcon says 80 per cent of the voters who cast a ballot were in favour of the name ch...
Nov 16, 2022