Author Archives: Greg Fry
Doctors, air pollution experts forecast worsening health effects of wildfire smoke
VANCOUVER - Health experts warn that a shift in mindset and new solutions are needed as exposure to smoke from bigger wildfires becomes a regular occurrence. While the longer-term health effects of ex...
Jul 26, 2021
Federal government to open applications for Indigenous-led shelters across Canada
IQALUIT, Nunavut - The federal government says it will soon open applications to build emergency shelters and transitional housing for Indigenous people facing gender-based violence across Canada. Spe...
Jul 23, 2021
Olympic Roundup: Small, enthusiastic contingent represents Canada at opening ceremony
TOKYO - A red-clad contingent of 30 athletes represented Canada in an understated opening ceremony at the Tokyo Olympics. Led by flag-bearers Miranda Ayim and Nathan Hirayama, the small Canadian conti...
Jul 23, 2021
BC Wildfire update: Here's the latest
PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Wildfire Service has provided an update on the wildfire situation in British Columbia.As of this (Friday) morning, there are 274 fires burning province-wide, including 53 in the...
Jul 23, 2021
More evacuations ordered in B.C. as wildfires flare, fanned by strong winds
Residents in more areas of British Columbia have been forced from their homes indefinitely, this time by wildfires whipped up by strong winds in the southeastern part of the province. The Regional Dis...
Jul 22, 2021
B.C. government puts 18-month ban on rodenticides to help protect wildlife
VICTORIA - The B.C. government has temporarily banned the sale of rodenticides to protect owls and other wildlife from poisoning. The Environment Ministry says it will review alternatives during the 1...
Jul 21, 2021
B.C. wildfires 'graphic' evidence of climate change, premier says
CASTLEGAR, B.C. - B.C. Premier John Horgan says officials are in talks with the United States and Australia about potential support in fighting some 300 wildfires scorching the province, but COVID-19 ...
Jul 21, 2021
Local business challenges other with period promise
PRINCE GEORGE - One local business is hoping to get others on board for a program run by the United Way. The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stepped and answered the challenge. It provides feminine p...
Jul 20, 2021
Challenges at southern border may be drag on efforts to reopen Canada-U.S. frontier
WASHINGTON - Border experts and political observers say the U.S.-Mexico border likely has a lot to do with why President Joe Biden is dragging his heels on reopening the frontier with Canada. The sout...
Jul 20, 2021
TYH: Endometriosis Part 2
PRINCE GEORGE - In this week's To Your Health, we continue with our discussion on Endometriosis, the signs, and symptoms as well as options for treatment that are available.Endometriosis, in the most ...
Jul 20, 2021