Category Archives: Cariboo Region
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
Wildfire smoke moving into Kamloops and Cariboo regions
KAMLOOPS - As the wildfires continue to burn throughout parts of Western Canada, smoke is moving into the Kamloops and Cariboo regions as a result. The smoke is being produced by fires burning in nort...
May 13, 2023
Man arrested after rash of auto break-ins in Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP in Williams Lake believe they have cracked a series of vehicle break-ins in the city.Early Thursday morning (May 11), just after 3:00 a.m., RCMP were called by a person who ...
May 11, 2023
Category 2 open burning ban to begin Thursday in Cariboo Fire Centre
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - The Cariboo Fire Centre is tightening its open burning regulations. In a news release, wildfire officials say Category 2 open fires will be prohibited as of noon on Thursday (May...
May 09, 2023
Quesnel preparing for pool referendum
QUESNEL, B.C. - A major facelift to Quesnel's only indoor public swimming pool is the subject of an upcoming referendum on June 10th.According to the City of Quesnel the swimming pool at the Arts and ...
May 04, 2023
One of two notable Cariboo wildfires being held: BC Wildfire Service
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - One of two notable wildfires burning in the Cariboo Fire Centre is now being held.The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) announced at around 5:30 p.m. Monday (May 1) that the Lost Valley...
May 02, 2023
