Category Archives: Cariboo Region
Man arrested after suspicious death south of Williams Lake
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - A 23-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder following the suspicious death of a young woman in Esk'etemc, south of Williams Lake.Williams Lake RCMP say Waylon Da...
Dec 22, 2021
Weather warnings and watches in place for regions around Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Mother nature is packing a winter punch into the final weekend before Christmas. Environment Canada has issued a series of warnings and watches for the regions surrounding Kamloops.A winter...
Dec 17, 2021
Charges laid against Williams Lake man who tried to evade a spike belt in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - A 28 year old Williams Lake man, who was involved in a high profile arrest Tuesday morning in Kamloops, is facing a series of charges.Kurt Leo Kujannek is charged with failing to stop while...
Dec 16, 2021
Quesnel business issued closure order from Northern Health
QUESNEL - Granville's Coffee in Quesnel has been handed a closure order from Northern Health.According to the health authority, this comes after the business received a warning letter on October 27 fo...
Dec 14, 2021
Highways across southern B.C. expected to see snow Monday night
KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning drivers to be prepared for difficult driving conditions on highways throughout southern BC. It says a low pressure system w...
Dec 13, 2021
Williams Lake RCMP investigating early Sunday morning shooting
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Williams Lake RCMP found an adult male suffering from a wound consistent with a gunshot Sunday (Nov. 28) morning.Police were called to a residence on the 600-block of Winger Road...
Nov 30, 2021
West Fraser Quesnel operations impacted by flooding, over 200 jobs affected
QUESNEL - Serious transportation and logistic issues caused by flooding in southern BC is impacting West Fraser's pulp operations in Quesnel. The company is now unable to ship product and have run out...
Nov 29, 2021
Former Quesnel mayor passes away
VICTORIA - Steve Wallace, the former mayor of Quesnel, has passed away.The City of Quesnel confirmed to CKPG News that they've received notification that he died of a massive heart attack in Victoria ...
Nov 26, 2021
Twenty-unit apartment opens for Clinton seniors with low to moderate incomes
KAMLOOPS - Clinton Creek Estates is now open in the village, providing housing and supports for seniors in the community with low to moderate incomes.Located at 309 Dewdney Ave. (formerly 300 Smith Av...
Nov 24, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak at Catholic school in Quesnel
QUESNEL, B.C. - A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at St. Anne's School in Quesnel.To date, Northern Health says 27 cases of COVID-19 are associated with the outbreak, the result of smaller cluster...
Nov 23, 2021
