Author Archives: Greg Fry
Youth employment significantly impacted by pandemic: UNBC survey
PRINCE GEORGE - It should come as no surprise the labour force was impacted in the early days of the pandemic into the dog days of the first pandemic summer, although who was most impacted may surpris...
May 16, 2022
Ukrainian roadside support
PRINCE GEORGE - A few dozen people lined the edge of the highway at the intersection of 16 and 97 Sunday afternoon, reminding drivers about the war in Ukraine. Holding signs were half a dozen Ukrainia...
May 16, 2022
City seeks public feedback in review of RCMP
PRINCE GEORGE - The city of Prince George is seeking your feedback regarding policing in the community. The survey is open now and can be found on the city's website. You have until June 1 at 4:30 p.m...
May 16, 2022
Tory leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre denounces 'white replacement theory'
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is denouncing the "white replacement theory" believed to be a motive for a mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., as "ugly and disgusting hate-mongering." In a statement today, the ...
May 16, 2022
B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon to be officially sworn-in, take seat in legislature
VICTORIA - A swearing-in ceremony is set for this afternoon in Victoria as B.C.'s new Liberal leader enters the legislature as Leader of the Opposition. Kevin Falcon won the party leadership in Februa...
May 16, 2022
IIO investigating after youth hit by car following RCMP interaction
PRINCE GEORGE - The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of B.C. is investigating an incident where a youth was hit by a car after interacting with RCMP in Prince George, according to a news releas...
May 15, 2022
CNC approves $73 million budget with projected deficit
PRINCE GEORGE-The CNC Board of Governors has passed a new $73 million budget for the 2022/23 fiscal year.The new budget comes with a projected deficit of just over $2 million but promises it will main...
May 13, 2022
$416 million in disaster funding comes through for homes lost in B.C. wildfires
VANCOUVER - The federal government says it's preparing for what could be a challenging summer of wildfires in parts of the country as several ministers gathered in Vancouver to outline how funds will ...
May 13, 2022
Canadian warship hit with COVID-19 outbreak ahead of overseas deployment
OTTAWA - A Canadian warship has been hit with an outbreak of COVID-19 while preparing for an overseas deployment in the Pacific. HMCS Winnipeg is back home in Esquimalt, B.C., after seven sailors test...
May 13, 2022
Battle for the base: What Conservatives think of Lewis - in a race against Poilievre
EDMONTON - It was a common refrain heard from Conservative party members gathered in Edmonton to watch the leadership debate: I like Leslyn Lewis, but I'm picking Pierre Poilievre. "I wouldn't be hear...
May 13, 2022