Author Archives: Greg Fry
Province appoints recovery liaisons to help in rebuild of fire-ravaged Lytton, B.C.
VANCOUVER - The B.C. government says two parliamentary secretaries will work with the Village of Lytton to help it recover from the wildfire that destroyed much of the community. Two people died in th...
Oct 27, 2021
PG non-profits set to benefit from provincial gaming grants
PRINCE GEORGE - The provincial government has announced over $18 million dollars in gaming grants and several Prince George non-profits will benefit. For example the PG Minor Hockey Assocation will re...
Oct 27, 2021
O'Toole faces caucus as he plots out next steps on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole faces his caucus today to discuss what to do about its position around mandatory vaccinations, and what that means for unvaccinated members. The issue is top ...
Oct 27, 2021
BoC interest rate announcement, land acknowledgments : In The News for Oct. 27
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 Oct. 27 ... What we are watching in Canada ......
Oct 27, 2021
In their own words: Quick Quotes about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet
OTTAWA - The makeup of the newly sworn-in Liberal cabinet caused a stir of responses on Tuesday. Here are some of things people said about the picks. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau "One of the things w...
Oct 26, 2021
A full list of who is where in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new cabinet
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet was revealed on Tuesday, with old faces in familiar places, and new faces in new places. Here is a breakdown of who has what ministerial position: Chry...
Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday marks deadline for B.C. health workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19
VICTORIA - The deadline for British Columbia health-care workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is today. The provincial health officer's order covers doctors, nurses, students, residents, co...
Oct 26, 2021
Parents protest in front of SD57
PRINCE GEORGE - Over 140 people gathered in front of the School District 57 head office on Ferry Avenue Monday afternoon.Largely made up of parents, the group was protesting what they suspect, will be...
Oct 25, 2021
B.C.'s climate change plan aims for changes by 2030 for consumers, industry
VICTORIA - British Columbia has introduced a plan to reach its legislated target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 with initiatives like slashing the number of kilometres driven and boosting ...
Oct 25, 2021
Trudeau must renew commitment to reconciliation with new cabinet: Indigenous leaders
OTTAWA - Indigenous leaders and New Democrats say naming a new cabinet is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chance to restore survivors' confidence in his government's commitment to reconciliation. At a...
Oct 25, 2021