Author Archives: Greg Fry

Environment Canada to provide update on heat wave as temperatures in B.C. remain high
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada says a heat wave brought in by a "ridge of high pressure" is expected to persist over dozens of regions in B.C. until about mid-week. The weather office issued more than...
Jul 08, 2024

Terik Parascak signs three year entry-level contract with Washington Capitals
PRINCE GEORGE - The Washington Capitals have signed Prince George Cougars forward Terik Parascak to a three year entry-level contract. The contract will carry an average annual value of $975,000 per s...
Jul 05, 2024

UNBC Men's Basketball commits spanish shooting Guard ahead of 2024/25 season
PRINCE GEORGE-The UNBC Timberwolves Men's Basketball Program announced that they are adding a massive amount of range, defensive intensity, and international flair to their backcourt with the addition...
Jul 04, 2024

In the news today: New poll on PM's future, first GST/HST credit payment due Friday
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Poll suggests Canadians expect Trudeau to stay A majority of Canadians think Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wil...
Jul 04, 2024

Cause of modular home fire under investigation
PRINCE GEORGE - No one was injured in an early morning structure fire in Blackburn. Prince George Fire Rescue responded to the blaze at approximately 5 a.m. Tuesday morning (July 2) in the 300-block o...
Jul 02, 2024

Elder Darlene McIntosh reappointed to second term as UNBC Chancellor
PRINCE GEORGE - Lheidli T'enneh Elder Darlene McIntosh has been reappointed as UNBC Chancellor for a second term.The reappointment was made by the University of Northern British Columbia's Board of Go...
Jul 02, 2024

"Full resumption of operations will take time" after reaching tentative deal: WestJet
WestJet flight disruptions are expected to continue this week, after a deal was reached over the weekend to end a strike by its mechanics. The airline said in a statement Monday morning that "full res...
Jul 02, 2024

20 homes affected in flash flooding west of Kamloops, B.C.: emergency officials
SAVONA, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Officials say a flash flood west of Kamloops, B.C., has impacted at least 20 homes in the community of Savona, but no injuries have been reported. Thompson-Nicola Regional D...
Jul 01, 2024

In their own words: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's message on Canada Day
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released a video message to Canadians on Canada Day. Here's what he had to say, in his own words. "Hello everyone, happy Canada Day. No matter where you are,...
Jul 01, 2024

Concerts, speeches, fireworks on tap to mark Canada Day in nationwide festivities
OTTAWA - The Maple Leaf is flying on every lamppost, flagpole and patio in downtown Ottawa as the national capital joins other cities in welcoming thousands of revellers for Canada Day. A number of ci...
Jul 01, 2024