Author Archives: Greg Fry
Evacuation alert for Crooked Lake Area east of Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE - An evacuation alert was issued by the Cariboo Regional District Tuesday (July 13) for three parcels in the Crooked Lake Area east of Williams Lake.The alert covers 7,447 hectares.An ev...
Jul 13, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, July 13, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 10:30 a.m. Ontario reports there are 146 new cases of COVID-19 in the province and seven more deaths linked to the virus. Health...
Jul 13, 2021
Man arrested for allegedly starting fire on hillside
WEST KELOWNA - A man is facing potential charges after residents reported seeing him start a fire in West Kelowna.On Saturday, July 10, just after 8:30 p.m. RCMP were called to the 3000-block of Webbe...
Jul 12, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Monday, July 12, 2021
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 10:30 a.m. Ontario is reporting 114 new COVID-19 cases today and no deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. Health officials...
Jul 12, 2021
Fleeing B.C. fires and Canada's rising vaccination rate: In The News for July 12
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 July12 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Jul 12, 2021
Better vaccine outreach to younger Canadians needed as first doses slow, says Tam
OTTAWA - Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she is concerned that vaccination rates among younger Canadians aren't high enough. The number of people lining up for their first dose plumme...
Jul 09, 2021
Visitor restrictions being lifted at long-term care homes in B.C.
VICTORIA - Visitors to long-term care homes in British Columbia will soon be allowed to see loved ones without COVID-19 restrictions as part of a plan to resume usual social activities for residents. ...
Jul 08, 2021
Website helps residents resolve violation tickets
VICTORIA - As of July 8, British Columbians can go online to help resolve violation ticket disputes faster and without always having to go to court.A new website has been launched at https://tickets.g...
Jul 08, 2021
Federal, provincial governments fund $10 per day daycare in B.C.
COQUITLAM - Parents in dire need for daycare spaces are set to receive some much needed support.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a minimum of $9.2 billion in annual funding across the country, ...
Jul 08, 2021
Wilson-Raybould not seeking re-election, blasts 'toxic and ineffective' Parliament
OTTAWA - Independent MP Jody Wilson-Raybould has announced she will not seek re-election, saying Parliament has become "toxic and ineffective." The former Liberal cabinet minister announced her decisi...
Jul 08, 2021