Author Archives: Greg Fry
Calling the Ottawa protests 'peaceful' downplays non-violent dangers, critics say
Police haven't reported any physical violence at the ongoing Ottawa rally against vaccine mandates and other government-imposed COVID-19 restrictions, but critics warn that conflating the absence of b...
Jan 31, 2022
Spruce Kings get extra points in overtime and shootout losses
PRINCE GEORGE - The Prince George Spruce Kings were able to efficiently manage their losses to the Vernon Vipers over the weekend, picking up a single point in each contest.Kolton Cousins opened the s...
Jan 30, 2022
After reflecting on two election defeats, B.C. Liberals get ready to elect new leader
VICTORIA - A new leader will be chosen by British Columbia's Liberals on Saturday after a months-long campaign that often focused on renewal and a new course for a party that has lost successive elect...
Jan 30, 2022
Process to make Dr. Geoff Payne next UNBC President underway
PRINCE GEORGE - After more than two years as the Interim President and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Northern BC, Dr. Geoff Payne is one step closer to having his interim tag removed.The UNBC B...
Jan 28, 2022
Couple arrested near McLeese Lake with stolen truck, weapons, drugs
McLEESE LAKE, B.C. - A man and a woman were arrested near McLeese Lake Friday morning (Jan. 28) after an alleged crime spree. At about 9:00 a.m., the pair was reported to have started a fire near an a...
Jan 28, 2022
B.C. could lift more COVID restrictions starting on Family Day: top doctor
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor says COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings are expected to be gradually lifted next month, starting on Family Day. Dr. Bonnie Henry says that's possible i...
Jan 28, 2022
Mobile VaxVan stops CN Centre
PRINCE GEORGE - Since the summer of 2021, the mobile Northern Health VaxVan has visited several health care facilities for on-site staff immunization clinics. This week the Vax Van stop at the CN Cent...
Jan 28, 2022
CN Rail will not pursue contempt case related to 2020 rail blockade in B.C.
VANCOUVER - Canadian National Railway says it will not pursue criminal charges against protesters accused of defying an injunction and blocking a CN rail line in northwestern British Columbia nearly t...
Jan 28, 2022
Parliament Hill girds for massive truck convoy protest
The first trucks in a massive national convoy that was organized to protest the federal government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border drivers are due to arrive in the Ottawa area today. The c...
Jan 28, 2022
New CEO stepping in for WeBC
PRINCE GEORGE- WeBC, a non-profit formerly known as Women's Enterprise Centre, is getting a change in leadership. Shauna Harper is the new CEO of the organization, which has been supporting female bus...
Jan 27, 2022