Author Archives: Greg Fry
B.C. to close schools, give public workers day off to mourn Queen on Sept. 19
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it will follow the federal government's lead and honour the national day of mourning to mark the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, Sept. 19. It ...
Sep 13, 2022
B.C. to close schools, give workers day off to mourn Queen
VICTORIA -The British Columbia government says it will follow the federal government's lead and honour the national day of mourning to mark the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II. It says public schools, ...
Sep 13, 2022
Downtown Business Association wants action on crime
PRINCE GEORGE - "Our businesses are just trying to stay afloat and keep themselves and their doors open." That was Teri Smith, President of the Business Improvement Areas of BC, the organization that ...
Sep 13, 2022
B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says system in crisis since 2020 must be transformed
WHISTLER, B.C. - Health Minister Adrian Dix says British Columbia has been in a health-care crisis since at least the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging there's urgent need for ch...
Sep 13, 2022
Prime Minister says Monday will be federal holiday to mark Queen's state funeral
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral in London. Speaking at a caucus retreat in New Brunswick toda...
Sep 13, 2022
Weather Network predicts warmer-than-normal fall across most of Canada
Don't put away your summer clothing just yet; the Weather Network says there are still some warm days ahead. The network says in its fall forecast that much of Canada can expect warmer-than-normal con...
Sep 13, 2022
Most Canadians indifferent to British monarchy, untouched by Queen's death: poll
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests that while many Canadians plan to watch Queen Elizabeth II's funeral next week, the vast majority have not been personally impacted by her passing and feel no attachment t...
Sep 13, 2022
Health Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids six months to four years old
OTTAWA - Health Canada approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine today for use in children between six months and four years old. The federal department says after a thorough and independent scientific revie...
Sep 09, 2022
Queen condolences, jobs numbers: In The News for Friday, Sept. 9, 2022
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 Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. What we are watching in...
Sep 09, 2022
Klassen hopes to bring 'a fresh perspective' to city council
PRINCE GEORGE -Trudy Klassen has launched her campaign for a seat on Prince George City Council.Asked about her priorities if elected, she pointed to the need for housing in the city."One of my main f...
Sep 08, 2022