Author Archives: Greg Fry
High winds, large hailstones and high temperatures challenge B.C. wildfire crews
The B.C. Wildfire Service says a significant change in the weather could ramp-up fire activity, as Environment Canada warns of severe thunderstorms in several parts of the province following weeks of ...
Jul 23, 2024
Wildfire near Jasper National Park prompts evacuation order and highway closures
A wildfire in Alberta is forcing a well-known mountain community to evacuate. An evacuation order has been issued for the town of Jasper, with residents being advised to head west on Highway 16 to Bri...
Jul 22, 2024
Two Cariboo communities evacuated
PRINCE GEORGE - Two communities in the Cariboo have been evacuated: Wells and Barkerville after the Antler Creek fire began to get aggressive. "This this fire is a monster and it's erratic," that is h...
Jul 22, 2024
Residents back home after evacuations in Williams Lake, B.C.
WILLIAMS LAKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - A fast-moving wildfire on the edge of the City of Williams Lake in British Columbia's central Interior triggered evacuations as water bombers swooped low over...
Jul 22, 2024
Cariboo Regional District expands evacuation order and alert for two wildfires
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) expanded an evacuation order and an evacuation alert for two wildfires. The evacuation order related to the Antler Creek wildfire near the Dis...
Jul 22, 2024
District of Wells issues evacuation order due to Antler Creek wildfire
WELLS - Update: 3 p.m. July 21: The District of Wells has issued an evacuation order due to the Antler Creek wildfire.The District calls the wildfire "a threat to life and safe" adding residents must ...
Jul 21, 2024
B.C. should explore non-prescribed alternatives to fentanyl to combat crisis: Henry
VICTORIA - A report from B.C.'s provincial health officer recommends the province expand its "safer supply" program to prevent overdoses, including allowing access to alternatives to unregulated drugs...
Jul 11, 2024
Active wildfires tick up in central B.C., risk of lightning coming to the north
The number of active wildfires in British Columbia has jumped by more than two dozen to about 130 amid a heat wave, creating prime conditions for fire. There are two wildfires of note, meaning they ar...
Jul 10, 2024
"Living Young Dying Old" the title of John A. Brink's fourth book
PRINCE GEORGE - Local entrepreneur John A. Brink has released his fourth book.Titled "Living Young Dying Old," it focuses on health, fitness, wellness and longevity.John is 83-years-old and reminds us...
Jul 10, 2024
Prince George expected to break heat record on Tuesday
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George is poised to break a weather record on Tuesday (July 9).Environment and Climate Change Canada is expecting a high of 35 degrees Celsius in Prince George on Tuesday, which...
Jul 09, 2024