Author Archives:

IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Lytton fire left residents little time to escape the flames
MERRITT, B.C. - Evacuees of a fire that swept through Lytton Wednesday (June 30) are telling harrowing stories of their escape."When the wires started falling off the hydro poles, I figured it was tim...
Jul 01, 2021

Davies, Akinola highlight Canada's Gold Cup squad, David among key omissions
At just 20-years old, Alphonso Davies is already a CONCACAF Gold Cup veteran. The star Bayern Munich left back highlights a group of 12 returning players on Canada's 23-man roster for the championship...
Jul 01, 2021

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's getting his second dose of vaccine on Friday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's about to get his second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Speaking to the CBC, the prime minister says he's scheduled to get the shot on Friday. His wife, So...
Jul 01, 2021

‘Get out of there’: Family who fled Lytton wildfire describes escape, panic
LYTTON, B.C. - A family that fled a wildfire near Lytton, B.C., is wondering if they'll have a home to go back to as hundreds of residents of the village were ordered to leave because structures and p...
Jul 01, 2021

Lytton evacuated as wildfire rips through community
LYTTON, B.C. - Officials ordered the evacuation of the community of Lytton, B.C., Wednesday evening, just one day after the village shattered the record for highest temperature ever recorded in Canada...
Jul 01, 2021

Good Samaritan seriously injured while trying to assist at a collision scene
QUESNEL - A collision that sent four people to hospital also resulted in a Good Samaritan being hospitalized with serious injuries in Quesnel.On June 30, 2021, at approximately 7:00 a.m., a truck trav...
Jul 01, 2021

The latest on the wildfire situation in BC: Over 50 new wildfires reported
PRINCE GEORGE - After a major thunderstorm led to severe lightning across the province on Wednesday night, a number of wildfires have been ignited in all regions of the province.UPDATE: 6:00 PMThe BC ...
Jul 01, 2021

Montreal to host outdoor Canadiens games viewing after Bell Centre request denied
Montreal has announced it will set up outdoor viewing parties to allow fans to watch the Canadiens play in the Stanley Cup final, a day after Quebec public health denied a request to allow more fans i...
Jul 01, 2021

Last Ice Area may not last: Study says High Arctic sea ice affected by climate change
The Last Ice Area may not last. Scientists and conservation groups have counted on the icy ocean north of Ellesmere Island and Greenland to remain frozen year-round for long into the future, providing...
Jul 01, 2021

Pelosi names Cheney to panel investigating Jan. 6 riot
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has named House Homeland Security Chairman Bennie Thompson as the head of a new select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. She...
Jul 01, 2021