Author Archives: Greg Fry
Heat warnings across Canada, BoC inflation lessons : In The News for July 21
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 July 21 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Jul 21, 2022
YXS receives millions in federal funding
PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Regional airport is set to receive just over $1.7 million from Transport Canada's Airport Relief Fund.The Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra was in town to make the an...
Jul 20, 2022
Hot, dry weather approaches and B.C. residents urged to prepare: ministry
VANCOUVER - The Public Safety Ministry says another hot spell is moving into British Columbia and it advises residents to have a heat plan ready as temperatures climb this weekend. The ministry statem...
Jul 20, 2022
Let's make a deal with Canada on softwood, U.S. senators urge Biden administration
WASHINGTON - Two U.S. lawmakers are urging the Biden administration's trade ambassador to make a deal with Canada on softwood lumber. Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and South Dakota Republic...
Jul 20, 2022
B.C. Attorney General David Eby announces bid to become premier
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Attorney General David Eby has announced his bid to become the province's next premier, saying he has secured the support of a large majority of New Democrat members of th...
Jul 19, 2022
West Fraser Timber shuts down takeover report; shares spike
VANCOUVER - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it has not received any takeover offer after a report that Kronospan, an existing shareholder, and CVC Capital Partners were interested in making a bid for...
Jul 19, 2022
Trudeau tour begins and wildfires continue to burn: In The News for July 19, 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 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 ... What we are watchin...
Jul 19, 2022
Falcon visits Northern BC
PRINCE GEORGE - "I'm not able to make another six-year commitment to this job." That was BC Premier John Horgan in late June, announcing his plans not to run again. And that is exactly why Opposition ...
Jul 18, 2022
B.C. Finance Minister Selina Robinson says she'll 'pass' on NDP leadership run
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Finance Minister Selina Robinson says timing is everything, and after looking ahead five to eight years, she has decided not to run to replace John Horgan as premier. Robi...
Jul 18, 2022
Gusty winds forecast near Lytton, B.C., as wildfire remains out of control
LYTTON, B.C. - Showers are likely over the northern end of British Columbia's Fraser Canyon, potentially aiding crews battling a 17-square kilometre wildfire just west of the village of Lytton. But En...
Jul 18, 2022