Author Archives: Greg Fry

Learn the warning signs of heatstroke before it's too late
PRINCE GEORGE- With summer right around the corner it's important to learn the signs of heatstroke so you can protect yourself and your family. Heat stroke occurs when your body temperatures increase ...
May 28, 2024

126 children and youth died from toxic drugs in five years, says BC Coroners Service
VICTORIA - A report from the BC Coroners Service says 126 children and youth younger than 19 died from toxic drugs between 2019 and 2023. That makes unregulated drug toxicity the leading cause of unna...
May 28, 2024

Public invited to community safety town hall Tuesday
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George residents are invited to attend a community safety town on May 28 at the Civic Centre.The event will go from 2 till 8 p.m. and is open to anyone who would like to comment...
May 28, 2024

Nature Conservancy of Canada buys B.C. grasslands for new conservation area
CRANBROOK, B.C. - The Nature Conservancy of Canada says a new conservation area north of Cranbrook, B.C., will protect important bird habitat and preserve grasslands in the province's southeast. The c...
May 28, 2024

Indigenous action plan for CNC
PRINCE GEORGE - Change so Indigenous students can thrive is at the heart of lhk'enazdulkat (pronounced ken-naz-dul-kat) | we change ourselves, CNC's new Indigenous education strategy.The College and p...
May 27, 2024

4th Ave structure fire causes $100K in damages
PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George Fire Rescue responded to a commercial structure fire at noon on Sunday (May 26). The fire took place at the 400-block of Third Avenue with crews arriving to find smoke an...
May 27, 2024

In the news today: U of T protesters plan rally at encampment site
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... U of T protesters don't plan to pack up, will hold rally at eviction deadline P...
May 27, 2024

Fort Nelson, B.C., evacuees heading home after being forced to flee wildfires
FORT NELSON, B.C. - Residents in Fort Nelson are able to go home today after being evacuated for more than two weeks due to wildfires. The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and the Fort Nelson Fi...
May 27, 2024

BC United Leader Falcon says Conservative Leader Rustad has rejected election deal
VICTORIA - The leader of British Columbia's official Opposition says the BC Conservatives have rejected a proposal to avoid vote-splitting in the provincial election this fall. BC United Leader Kevin ...
May 24, 2024

B.C.-based $900M hydrogen project will create nearly 300 jobs, cut emissions: Eby
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. - The British Columbia government says a $900 million project to create a network of hydrogen production plants and refuelling stations will create nearly 300 jobs and cut greenh...
May 24, 2024 Prince George Mayor Simon Yu joined Premier David Eby and others at Friday's news conference