Author Archives: Greg Fry

The latest on protests against COVID-19 measures in Ottawa and beyond
The latest developments on ongoing protests against COVID-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, in Ottawa and various locations across Canada, on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. All...
Feb 17, 2022

The Cats get back on the winning track in Kelowna
KELOWNA, BC- A 5-2 victory for the Prince George Cougars (19-25-2-1) over the Kelowna Rockets (26-12-1-3) Wednesday night at Prospera Place,snapping their five-game winless streak . Carter MacAdams le...
Feb 17, 2022

Celebrate Chamber of Commerce Week
PRINCE GEORGE - At the start of COVID two years ago, small businesses bore the brunt of mass closures. With Chamber of Commerce Week upon us, the Jobs Minister has high praise for how the industry has...
Feb 16, 2022

Volunteers who supported seniors a lasting legacy of pandemic: B.C. seniors advocate
VICTORIA - The advocate for seniors in British Columbia says a rise in volunteer services supporting the elderly has been one of the "brightest lights" throughout the pandemic. Isobel Mackenzie says n...
Feb 16, 2022

Cyclist injured in early morning crash in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Williams Lake say a cyclist was injured in an early-morning vehicle collision.At about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 16), emergency responders were called to the intersection...
Feb 16, 2022

Update: Highway 16 east reopens following morning crash
PRINCE GEORGE -Update: The highway has reopened. Still no word on whether any occupants of the vehicles involved suffered any injuries. We'll update the story as soon as any more information is releas...
Feb 16, 2022

Permanent capacity reduction at Plateau Sawmill in Vanderhoof to cost 70 jobs
VANDERHOOF - Canfor has announced the permanent reduction of 150 million board feet of production capacity at its Plateau Sawmill in Vanderhoof.The company says it plans to resize the facility and ali...
Feb 16, 2022

Zukowski throws hat into the ring
PRINCE GEORGE - An established downtown business owner has thrown his hat into the ring for Council. Three years ago, John Zukowski was merely a business man in the downtown. But it was around that ti...
Feb 15, 2022

B.C. to drop capacity limits, reopen nightclubs and bars as Omicron spread wanes
VICTORIA - British Columbia health officials have announced B.C. will be dropping restrictions for indoor and outdoor gatherings while keeping the B.C. vaccine card in place.Bars and nightclubs will b...
Feb 15, 2022

Theatre Northwest to host general auditions
PRINCE GEORGE - For the first time in over two years, Theatre Northwest plans to hold general auditions. They will take place on March 13. Theatre Northwest blames the pandemic on the delay and says i...
Feb 15, 2022