Author Archives: Greg Fry
Simon Fraser Bridge damaged by suspected impaired driver
PRINCE GEORGE- Police attended a single vehicle crash on Highway 97 at the Simon Fraser Bridge yesterday (Thursday) just before 6:00 pm. Upon arrival, officers noticed a pickup truck had collided with...
Dec 10, 2021
Vancouver, Whistler and First Nations expected to explore 2030 Olympics bid
Vancouver and Whistler city officials will be joined by First Nations representatives at a news conference today to announce the formation of an 'historic sporting partnership' that's expected to expl...
Dec 10, 2021
B.C.'s farm flood disaster and an electric vehicle mandate: In The News for Dec. 10
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 Dec. 10 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Dec 10, 2021
British Columbians advised to prepare for winter storm
With a winter storm set to hit southern British Columbia this weekend, the province is advising people to prepare for possible adverse events.Environment Canada is predicting severe winter weather fro...
Dec 09, 2021
Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Quesnel assault
QUESNEL - A 36-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following an assault in Quesnel.RCMP say the incident occurred last night (Dec.8) at the Northern Network of Peers for Equalit...
Dec 09, 2021
'Grief and frustration' as B.C. marks a new record death toll in overdose crisis
VICTORIA - British Columbia has recorded its highest-ever monthly number of suspected overdose deaths from toxic illicit drugs. A statement from the coroners' service says there were 201 fatalities in...
Dec 09, 2021
Former B.C. TV weather forecaster predicts climate catastrophe and hunger for UN
OTTAWA - As a transplanted British Columbian, Jesse Mason views the extreme and shifting weather patterns unfolding in his native province with a high level of concern. First, there was the heat dome ...
Dec 09, 2021
NewsAlert: Canada should align with allies on Olympic diplomatic boycott: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is important for Canada to align with its allies on a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics. Trudeau says Canada has been talking to allies f...
Dec 08, 2021
Pedestrian killed in Highway 97 collision
PRINCE GEORGE- Update: RCMP now say a pedestrian was killed in this morning's collision on Highway 97.BC Highway Patrol in Prince George has taken over the investigation with the assistance from the C...
Dec 08, 2021
'Bubble zone' act in effect; preventing protests outside clinics, hospitals, and schools
PRINCE GEORGE-Last month, the province passed a new act; aimed at preventing certain protests and disruptions outside of vaccine testing sites, clinics, hospitals and K-12 schools.This comes after mul...
Dec 07, 2021