Category Archives: Cariboo Region

RCMP investigating Williams Lake homicide
WILLIAMS LAKE- Williams Lake RCMP were called to a report of shots fired in the 1100 block of Mackenzie Avenue shortly before 1 this morning. When officers arrived they found an injured man in the dri...
Aug 06, 2019

Weather dampens Friday show; Skyfest set for weekend
QUESNEL - Since 2010, Skyfest has been a staple for the region. But landing in Quesnel this weekend, and some less than ideal weather, put some of the show up in the air.
Aug 02, 2019

Washout west of williams lake north of Hwy 20
CARIBOO REGION-A major washout on Alexis Creek Nazko Road, west of Williams Lake.The washout is 29km north of Highway 20 and a detour is available via Raven Lake-Palmer to Clusko Aneko Road. Visit Dri...
Aug 02, 2019

Multi vehicle incident closes Hwy 97 north of Williams Lake
CARIBOO REGION- UPDATE: RCMP North District Traffic Services continues to investigate after a two vehicle collision claimed a woman's life near McLeese Lake.Just before 1:00 p.m. on August 2, RCMP off...
Aug 02, 2019

BC government cautions public on recreating on Crown land
WILLIAMS LAKE- The province is reminding the public to be wary when, and if travelling on the Crown land in the Cariboo where wildfires occurred in 2017 and 2018, especially in areas where fireguards ...
Jul 31, 2019 ID 33244539 © Rafael Ben Ari | Dreamstime.com

Nearly 70 new affordable homes now open in Quesnel
QUESNEL- People with low to moderate incomes will now have access to 68 new rental homes after the opening of two affordable housing projects in Quesnel.On Thursday, community partners celebrated the ...
Jul 27, 2019

Cariboo Fire Centre prohibits category 2 open fires
WILLIAMS LAKE- Category 2 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre starting Monday, July 29, to help prevent human-caused wildfires in the area.The prohibition is being impleme...
Jul 25, 2019 ID 32301189 © Rafael Ben Ari | Dreamstime.com

Mountain biker survives 35-foot plunge down Barkerville area gully
WELLS, B.C - A vacation to forget for a Vancouver Island man who is recovering in hospital in Prince George after he plunged 35 feet down a gully in the Barkerville area late yesterday afternoon (July...
Jul 25, 2019

Williams Lake Indian Band 1 receives internet upgrade
WILLIAMS LAKE-An upgrade for people in the Williams Lake Indian Band 1 community, as they will soon have access to higher speed internet.The province is investing $177,000 in it's Connecting British C...
Jul 22, 2019 ID 66112993 © Jamen Percy | Dreamstime.com

Williams Lake man biking to Light the Pathway of mental health
PRINCE GEORGE - Tyler Waddell hit rock bottom in his hometown of Williams Lake. Homeless and through shelters, Waddell found help eight months ago through the Canadian Mental Health Association and is...
Jul 22, 2019