Author Archives: Greg Fry

Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption
Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act to a journalism organization designed to disperse the funds. The U.S. tech...
Jan 03, 2025

In the news today: Feds watering down key promise: gun-control group
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Feds watering down key promise: gun-control group A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal governme...
Jan 02, 2025

Over 175 people brave chilly temperatures in annual Ness Lake Polar Bear Dip
PRINCE GEORGE -Despite Wednesday's freezing temperatures, organizers of the 24th annual Ness Lake Bible Camp Polar Bear Dip say the event was a big success.A total of 178 'dippers' braved temperatures...
Jan 01, 2025

B.C. police find 'ghost gun' in car after driver said she couldn't remember name
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Police say a woman in northeastern British Columbia who told an officer she couldn't remember her name during a traffic stop has been arrested after an untraceable "ghost gun" wa...
Dec 31, 2024

Complaints about avocados and cologne make list of B.C.'s worst 911 calls
British Columbia's emergency call service has released its annual list of the most unusual and inappropriate 911 calls, including complaints about overripe fruit and an overly fragrant neighbour. E-Co...
Dec 30, 2024

In the news today: Experts say housing market poised to remain strong in 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Housing market poised for 2025 comeback as lower rates unleash pent-up demand Economists and real estate agent...
Dec 30, 2024

Conservatives call for no-confidence vote by late January
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Jonathan Williamson says he'll get the ball rolling early in the New Year on no-confidence vote that could bring down Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government in a little mo...
Dec 27, 2024

'Failure is not an option': Fire-torn Jasper entering new year with hope and anxiety
JASPER, ALTA. - This year, Kim Stark's kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree. Ornaments include toy cars, puzzle pieces, string and a pair of binoculars - things her three ...
Dec 27, 2024

Ripe avalanche conditions for parts of B.C. expected to persist this week: forecaster
A forecaster says ripe avalanche conditions are expected to persist across much of British Columbia for the rest of the week. Large swaths of the province, stretching from the coast to the Alberta bou...
Dec 24, 2024

Fire destroys building at Red Rock weigh scale
PRINCE GEORGE - Fire crews responded to a blaze at the Red Rock weigh scale, just south of Prince George on Highway 97, early Tuesday morning.The fire destroyed a building on the property. No word on ...
Dec 24, 2024