Category Archives: Cariboo Region
Kayakers stranded on Quesnel River prompt safety reminder
QUESNEL, B.C. - RCMP are reminding summertime adventure seekers to be safe when heading into nature after two kayakers were in need of rescue.According to Quesnel RCMP they received a report of male a...
Jul 15, 2020
Quesnel RCMP investigating hit-and-run that caused extensive damage to bridge
QUESNEL, B.C. - Mounties in Quesnel are investigating a hit-and-run that caused extensive damage to the Quesnel River Bridge earlier this week.Quesnel RCMP Sgt. Richard Weseen says it happened at appr...
Jul 15, 2020
Man and woman arrested in Williams Lake after shots fired
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP have arrested a man and a woman after the report of shots fired in Williams Lake.According to North District RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Madonna Saunderson, officers were called ...
Jul 14, 2020
Teenage girl missing in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE - Mounties in Williams Lake are seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenager.Seventeen-year old Angel Emile has not been since since Monday July 6.RCMP describe Emile as:Indi...
Jul 10, 2020
Barkerville apologizes for ad ‘making light’ of epidemic that devastated First Nations
BARKERVILLE, B.C. - A tourist attraction that offers a window into B.C.'s gold rush history is apologizing over an ad campaign that makes light of the pandemic.The advertisement for Barkerville Histor...
Jul 06, 2020
North Thompson, Cariboo under severe thunderstorm watch
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of the Central Interior.It includes the 100 Mile and North Thompson areas, as well as the Cariboo and Prince George region...
Jul 06, 2020
Cariboo to receive more than $900,000 in grants to improve pedestrian and cycling infrastructure
QUESNEL, B.C. - Residents in the Cariboo will be able to take advantage of stretching their legs on new and improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, thanks to grants from the Province.The new m...
Jun 24, 2020
Evacuation alert lifted for six properties in Fern Road – Maple Drive area of Quesnel
QUESNEL, B.C. - Good news in Quesnel.The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has lifted an evacuation alert from May 8 for six properties in the Fern Road and Maple Drive areas of the city.The six affecte...
Jun 24, 2020
Two arrested after firearms and drugs seized in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Two people have been arrested in Williams Lake after police seized multiple firearms and drugs Tuesday evening (June 23)."The Cariboo Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit arrested two ...
Jun 24, 2020
Williams Lake councillor apologizes for 'poorly chosen' comments on reconciliation
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - A Williams Lake city councillor has apologized for comments made at Tuesday's (June 16) meeting. The comments discussed Canada's residential schools.Coun. Marnie Brenner sent thi...
Jun 19, 2020
