Author Archives: Greg Fry

The Knox Performance Centre to host award winning comic Laura Piccinin
PRINCE GEORGE- Just for Laughs' "Outstanding English Comedy Award" winner Laura Piccinin will take to the stage on August 27 with their autobiographical stand-up show, "LESBIHONEST".The show, hosted b...
Aug 16, 2024

In the news today: Residents set to return to Jasper townsite
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Residents set to return to Jasper townsite Some residents of the Municipality of Jasper are set to return to t...
Aug 16, 2024

Vanderhoof native hired as assistant coach with Abbotsford Canucks
ABBOTSFORD - Someone from Vanderhoof has been hired by the American Hockey League's (AHL's) Abbotsford Canucks. Harry Mahesh will serve as assistant coach after spending last season as a coaching deve...
Aug 15, 2024

Cancer Centre for the North goes greener
PRINCE GEORGE - Health care is one of the least environmentally-friendly industries out there, with a long list of items that wind up in landfills, such as latex gloves and masks. But there is a move ...
Aug 14, 2024

Former B.C. Liberal leadership candidate runs for Rustad's Conservatives in Kelowna
KELOWNA, B.C. - A former leadership rival to BC United Leader Kevin Falcon is joining John Rustad's British Columbia Conservatives to run in Kelowna in the fall election. Gavin Dew was a candidate in ...
Aug 14, 2024

Officials to announce details for 'phased re-entry' of Jasper after wildfire
Residents of Jasper, Alta., are to learn further details today about the plan to allow them to return home three weeks after a massive wildfire forced them to flee. Mayor Richard Ireland and field uni...
Aug 14, 2024

Vehicle accident causes power outage in the bowl
PRINCE GEORGE - BC Hydro is reporting a power outage in the west bowl area of Prince George Wednesday morning (Aug.14).The outage for 1,783 customers occurred at approximately 8:40 a.m. Witnesses repo...
Aug 14, 2024

District of Mackenzie councillor resigns
MACKENZIE - A long-time District of Mackenzie city councillor has resigned.In a news release, the District says Councillor Amber Hipkiss has resigned after spending 10 years on Council."She indicated ...
Aug 13, 2024

Lightning-caused wildfires expected to persist in B.C.: Wildfire Service
The BC Wildfire Service says hot and dry weather paired with 29 consecutive days of lightning has led to the more than 400 active wildfires burning across the province. Though seasonable temperatures ...
Aug 13, 2024

City of Prince George releases Fall Community Association Recreation Guide
PRINCE GEORGE - If you're looking for ways to keep active, here's your chance.The City of Prince George has launched its 2024 Fall Community Association Recreation Guide and it's full of recreation op...
Aug 13, 2024