Author Archives: Greg Fry
Poll workers say Elections Canada put them at risk of contracting COVID-19
OTTAWA - A polling station officer was scared of contracting COVID-19 on Monday because Elections Canada didn't require workers to be fully vaccinated or allow them to request proof of a medical exemp...
Sep 22, 2021
O'Toole triggers campaign review after loss, saying no one more disappointed than him
OTTAWA - The Conservatives will review their disappointing election loss, Erin O'Toole said Tuesday as he underscored his commitment to ensuring the party is battle-ready for the next campaign. "We've...
Sep 21, 2021
Several tight races may not have an elected MP until the end of the week
OTTAWA - Several federal ridings may not have an elected member of Parliament until Thursday or even Friday, as Elections Canada begins the arduous task of verifying and counting more than one million...
Sep 21, 2021
CKPG reopening Facebook page to comments on pandemic
PRINCE GEORGE -After taking some time to review and update our posting guidelines, CKPG Today will resume accepting Facebook comments on COVID-19 related stories.The new CKPG Today posting guidelines ...
Sep 21, 2021
Everything old is new again after election returns virtually identical Parliament
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be returning to Ottawa without the majority government mandate Liberals had hoped for when he called the early election last month. Early Tuesday, the Liber...
Sep 21, 2021
Canadians heading to the polls to choose next federal government
OTTAWA - Canada's first-ever pandemic election culminates today as Canadians from coast-to-coast go to the polls to choose the 338 members of Parliament to sit in the House of Commons. Elections Canad...
Sep 20, 2021
Four Cariboo-Prince George candidates come together for vaccination message before election day
PRINCE GEORGE - Before a member of parliament is determined the Cariboo-Prince George riding, four candidates are crossing party lines for a public health message. A 19-year-old voter from Williams La...
Sep 19, 2021
161 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Health
VICTORIA - The high rate of COVID-19 cases continues in the Northern Health region.The provincial government revealing today that over the past 24 hours, 768 people came down with the virus, including...
Sep 17, 2021
100 Mile House RCMP seek wanted man wanted on multiple charges
100 MILE HOUSE - Mounties in 100 Mile House are seeking the public's help in locating Tyler Williams.Police say Williams is wanted for being unlawfully in a dwelling house, obstructing a peace officer...
Sep 17, 2021
Alaska cruise ship bill would have 'devastating' economic impact: B.C. port official
VANCOUVER - Two U.S. bills proposed by a congressman and senator aimed at allowing Alaska-bound cruise ships to bypass Canadian ports would have a "devastating" effect on British Columbia's economy, t...
Sep 17, 2021