Author Archives: Greg Fry
Advocates say fate of B.C. public health hangs on election
A health-care advocacy group wants to know where British Columbia politicians stand on six key issues ahead of an election it says will decide the future of public health in the province. The BC Healt...
Sep 26, 2024
Atmospheric rivers deluge parts of B.C. as storm season begins
A series of atmospheric rivers has been moving across British Columbia's north and central coasts and spreading into the Interior. The River Forecast Centre has issued high-stream flow advisories and ...
Sep 25, 2024
2024 wildfire season is on track to be second largest in last two decades
Canada's wildfire season is on track to be the second largest in at least the last two decades, trailing only last year's record-breaking season. Federal officials say above-normal temperatures and dr...
Sep 25, 2024
Brink takes next steps in Canfor offer
PRINCE GEORGE - The plans by John Brink came only days after Canfor announced the closure of two more sawmills: One in Vanderhoof and the other in Fort St. John. "We will purchase Polar and the tenure...
Sep 24, 2024
A look at B.C. health care promises ahead of Oct. 19 election day
VANCOUVER - The state of British Columbia health care has become a key issue ahead of the provincial election on Oct. 19 as the overburdened system attempts to cope with understaffing, frequent short-...
Sep 24, 2024
'They've found our baby': Mom's joy as B.C. girl's rescue plays out on social media
The mother of a six-year-old girl who went missing for three days in north-central British Columbia has described her joy at their reunion, which played out on social media videos. Footage shared on S...
Sep 23, 2024
In the news today: Girl, 6, missing near Burns Lake, B.C. is safe
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Girl, 6, missing near Burns Lake, B.C. is safe A 6-year-old girl who had been missing from her community in no...
Sep 23, 2024
A look at recent B.C. crime and public safety incidents ahead of fall election
Crime and street disorder have become a key political issue in British Columbia amid a series of violent stranger attacks and other public safety incidents. Here are some of events that have made the ...
Sep 23, 2024
Early days of B.C. campaign sees NDP, Conservatives trade barbs over housing, drugs
VANCOUVER - Drug policy and housing shortages are emerging as the top issues early in British Columbia's election campaign. New Democrat Leader David Eby and B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad spent...
Sep 23, 2024
Cougars and fans excited for season opener at CN Centre
PRINCE GEORGE- The Cougars kick off their 2024-25 season tonight at the CN Centre. Not only are they playing a rematch of last years playoffs against the Spokane Chiefs but they're also raising their ...
Sep 20, 2024