Author Archives: Greg Fry
Health authority issues warning as measles circulates in northeastern B.C. community
FORT ST. JOHN - A health authority in northern British Columbia says measles is officially circulating in a remote community in the province's northeast. Northern Health says multiple lab-confirmed ca...
Jun 14, 2025
Thousands of B.C. reservations at risk due to short-term rental regulations: Airbnb
Short-term vacation rental platform Airbnb says "thousands" of reservations in British Columbia are at risk of being cancelled due to the province's crackdown on the industry amid a housing crisis. Al...
Jun 13, 2025
Downpour doesn't dampen spirits at hockey watch party
PRINCE GEORGE - Hockey fans braved the rain Thursday night to cheer on Canada's team on a very big screen and more importantly raise funds for an important causeVendors lined up around Pacific Western...
Jun 13, 2025
Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder
CALGARY - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a crude pipeline to coastal waters. She urged attendees at the Global Energy Show to ...
Jun 11, 2025
B.C. chief says he's 'very concerned' about bill to fast-track major projects
OTTAWA - The regional chief for British Columbia warns efforts by governments to speed up major projects will only slow them down because they'll likely be taken to court. B.C. Assembly of First Natio...
Jun 11, 2025
Trigon gives green light to LPG export facility in Prince Rupert, B.C.
PRINCE RUPERT - Trigon Pacific Terminals is giving a green light to a new $750-million liquefied petroleum gas export facility in Prince Rupert, B.C. Trigon chief executive Rob Booker says the company...
Jun 11, 2025
Kickass playoff watch parties to support Prince George Hospice
PRINCE GEORGE -Prince George residents have a great opportunity to have fun cheering on the Edmonton Oilers this week - and for a great cause.The Prince George Hospice and Palliative Care Society, in ...
Jun 10, 2025
Flag raising celebrates United Church's Centenary
PRINCE GEORGE - Members of the Trinity United Church Prince George gathered outside City Hall Monday afternoon (June 9).They were there for a ceremonial flag raising and proclamation acknowledging tha...
Jun 09, 2025
B.C. ministers to make tech pitch in Europe as Eby eyes Asia
VICTORIA - British Columbia ministers are set to travel to Europe in a bid to diversify and strengthen markets for the province's tech industries, even as Premier David Eby continues an Asian trade mi...
Jun 05, 2025
Jobs minister presses Canada Post, workers to reach a deal
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is calling on Canada Post and its union to return to the bargaining table to hash out terms for binding arbitration. In a social media statement Wednesday, the minister also ...
Jun 04, 2025