Author Archives: Greg Fry

In the news today: Territorial premiers make pitch in DC, prorogation two-day hearing
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Territorial premiers to talk Arctic policy in D.C. Territorial premiers are making the case in Washington that...
Feb 13, 2025

Flu activity in B.C. peaking as COVID-19, respiratory virus decline
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is seeing "peaking influenza activity" even as other respiratory illnesses such as RSV and COVID-19 are in decline, and health officials are reminding people to get vaccin...
Feb 12, 2025

Raptors announce multi-year extension for recently acquired forward Brandon ingram
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed recently acquired small forward Brandon Ingram to a multi-year contract extension, the NBA club announced Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed but ESPN, which ...
Feb 12, 2025

Massive winter storm prompts weather warnings across several provinces
HALIFAX - A huge winter storm is expected to descend on parts of Ontario and Quebec tonight and quickly spread across the Atlantic region on Thursday and Friday, prompting Environment Canada to issue ...
Feb 12, 2025

Leger poll: Canadians anxious but ready to rally against Trump's threats
OTTAWA - Canadians are collectively biting their fingernails and ready to wave the flag as they face down repeated threats from the White House. A new Leger poll suggests a surge in both anxiety level...
Feb 12, 2025

Leger poll: Carney as leader would have Liberals tied with Conservatives
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests that if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership race, he would erase the massive lead the Conservatives have enjoyed for the past year and a half. A Leger survey suggests ...
Feb 11, 2025

Cause of downtown fire 'deemed undetermined'
PRINCE GEORGE - The investigation into a fire in downtown Prince George on January 17 has wrapped up and the cause has been deemed "undetermined."The fire broke out mid-afternoon at the former City Se...
Feb 10, 2025

Trump says 25 per cent tariffs are coming today for steel and aluminum imports
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says he'll impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States today. Trump is scheduled to sign executive orders in the Oval O...
Feb 10, 2025

Boost Indigenous business to counter Trump's tariff threats, leaders say
OTTAWA - As U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats rattle Canadian investors, the head of a group representing thousands of Indigenous businesses is calling for governments and Canadians to boos...
Feb 07, 2025

Fraudulent job ad scam making the rounds in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP is warning people not to fall victim to a new scam.Police say the scam targets current job-seekers and this is how it works: the person seeking a job answers an add ...
Feb 07, 2025