Author Archives: Greg Fry
In the news today: B.C. crews wary of winds boosting wildfires
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... B.C. crews wary of winds boosting wildfires The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were t...
Jul 26, 2024
Laidman Lake evacuation order downgraded to alert
VANDERHOOF - The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako has downgraded the evacuation order due to the Laidman Lake fire to an alert.The order was issued at 10 p.m. on July 20 due to the lightning-cause...
Jul 25, 2024
"Now lost": Jasper fire torching cherished memories along with forests
The black clouds billowing from the fires razing Jasper National Park hold more than the reek of charred timber and scorched earth. For thousands of Canadians and mountain-lovers around the world, it'...
Jul 25, 2024
90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing
VANCOUVER - Almost all British Columbia communities have adopted the provincial government's plan to tackle the housing crisis by allowing more multi-unit homes on properties. The province says nearly...
Jul 25, 2024
In the news today: Wildfire flames hit Jasper, cooler weather to help B.C. fire crews
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Jasper wildfires burn buildings, chase out crews A fast-moving wildfire has hit Jasper, Alberta, destroying bu...
Jul 25, 2024
B.C. wildfire tally surges as firefighters take to air to battle blazes
The numbers seem ever increasing for British Columbia wildfire statistics, including more than 400 fires, tens of thousands of lightning strikes and at least six homes lost. The homes were in the Vena...
Jul 24, 2024
B.C., Ottawa ink $426M deals to support care assistants, drugs for rare diseases
VANCOUVER - Ottawa is providing $426 million to support heath care in British Columbia. A statement from Health Canada says $232 million will flow through an "aging with dignity agreement" to help pay...
Jul 23, 2024
City of Prince George offers travel information for Jasper wildfire evacuees
PRINCE GEORGE -Update:The City of Prince George has so far welcomed roughly 100 evacuees from the Jasper area. Among those are three buses of evacuees that arrived overnight, and currently the Emergen...
Jul 23, 2024
Bowron Lake area on evacuation order
CARIBOO- the Cariboo regional district has issued an evacuation order for the Bowron Lake Park area as the Antler Creek Wildfire continues to spread.Officials state the the immediate danger from the f...
Jul 23, 2024
Spruce Kings commit Toronto-born defenseman
PRINCE GEORGE- The Prince George Spruce Kings have announced the commitment of defenseman Jayden Connors for the 2024/25 season."We're excited to add Jayden to our program. He's a young, very skilled ...
Jul 23, 2024