Category Archives: Cariboo Region
Gusty conditions raise wildfire worries in Cariboo
WILLIAMS LAKE - The BC Wildfire Service is raising concerns over the possibility of strong winds sweeping across the Cariboo.In a news release Thursday (Jun. 1), the Cariboo Fire Centre is asking the ...
Jun 01, 2023
RCMP renew call for information into Quesnel man missing since 2016
QUESNEL, B.C. - RCMP in Quesnel are renewing a plea for information into the case of a man who has been missing for nearly seven years.Bryan Twan was last seen on June 6, 2016 near West Park Mall in Q...
May 30, 2023
Conservation officers investigate killing of grizzly bear near Quesnel
QUESNEL, B.C. - The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is investigating the killing of a grizzly bear near Quesnel.In a post to social media, the service says officers were notified of the shooting nor...
May 24, 2023
30-year-old man arrested in connection with several break-ins in Quesnel
QUESNEL, B.C. - A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with several break-ins in Quesnel.RCMP say Gordon Pagens was arrested after a review of several videos posted on social media alleged ...
May 23, 2023
Emerald Lake wildfire near 100 Mile grows but not causing imminent threats to infrastructure or property
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Cariboo Fire Centre (CFC) is still mopping up what was left from a lightning storm through the region Thursday (May 18) afternoon.Since then, the CFC reported 23 new wildfire...
May 21, 2023
Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for 100 Mile and North Thompson regions
KAMLOOPS - A pair of severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for the 100 Mile and North Thompson regions.Environment Canada issued the warnings shortly before 3 p.m. Sunday (May 21), saying a sever...
May 21, 2023
Barkerville receives $1 million to enhance accommodations
BARKERVILLE - A big boost for Barkerville Historic Town & Park.The popular Cariboo destination has received $1 million from the provincial government's Destination Development Fund to help enhance...
May 18, 2023
Two people arrested after violent altercation halts traffic in Williams Lake
UPDATE (10 a.m.): Williams Lake RCMP say the two people, an adult man and woman, remain in custody pending a court appearance.Police say the violent altercation took place at a motel on Seventh Avenue...
May 18, 2023
Smoky skies for Cariboo communities due to northern wildfires
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - An air quality advisory was issued for large stretches of central and northeastern B.C., including the Cariboo.In a news release late Tuesday (May 16) afternoon, the Cariboo Fire...
May 17, 2023
Highway 1 in Valleyview and Shuswap Road among resurfacing projects taking place over the summer
KAMLOOPS - Work has begun to upgrade 485 kilometres of highway and sideroads in B.C.'s Interior, with numerous projects in the Cariboo, Nicola, Shuswap and Thompson regions.In a news release issued Tu...
May 16, 2023
