Author Archives: Greg Fry
Aquatic Centre closed for rest of day following medical emergency
PRINCE GEORGE - If you had plans to go swimming at the Aquatic Centre today, you'll have to cancel.The City of Prince George says it's closed for the rest of the day due to a medical emergency this mo...
Feb 15, 2022
B.C. health officials expected to announce plan for easing some COVID-19 restrictions
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor is expected to announce the plan today for gradually easing public health restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. The most recent public health o...
Feb 15, 2022
Ministers to announce changes to COVID-19 border restrictions today
OTTAWA - Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is expected to announce major changes to the border measures designed to counter to the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 at 1 p.m. EST. Currently, th...
Feb 15, 2022
Online ICBC insurance renewal option announced, license plate decals to be eliminated
VICTORIA - A pair of notable changes are on the horizon for motorists in the province, including an online renewal option for personal ICBC auto insurance policies.Public safety minister and solicitor...
Feb 14, 2022
Truck drivers face delays after Pacific border highway closed due to protests
VANCOUVER - Protests against COVID-19 mandates in British Columbia have been loud, but mostly lawful, the province's solicitor general said Monday. Mike Farnworth also said the province supports Prime...
Feb 14, 2022
Large gathering protests against COVID-19 mandates at CN Centre
PRINCE GEORGE - A large gathering turned out to rally for an end to COVID-19 mandates on Saturday in Prince George. It took place at the CN Centre parking lot and was the third successive weekend rall...
Feb 14, 2022
COLDSNAP 2022 regrouped and ready to let the good times roll
PRINCE GEORGE- Coldsnap 2022 is a go after all , March 25th to April 2nd . The Prince George Folkfest Society regrouped and rebooked the artists and secured the venues . Organizers had to change the l...
Feb 14, 2022
Blockade deadline and Ukraine crisis: In The News for Feb. 14
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 Feb. 14 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Feb 14, 2022
No surprise convoy organizers turning to Bitcoin to fund protest blockades: expert
OTTAWA - An anti-money laundering expert says attempting to stop funds going to protesters blockading Parliament Hill and several border crossings is like playing a game of whack-a-mole. Matthew McGui...
Feb 11, 2022
More pains to come at the pumps as gas prices are expected to rise
PRINCE GEORGE - If you are a driver then you know the pain when it comes to filling up your vehicle at the pumps. Fuel prices are at an all-time high across the province.In the Lower Mainland gas is s...
Feb 11, 2022