Cariboo Region

30-year-old man arrested in connection with several break-ins in Quesnel

QUESNEL - 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 an ind...

Greg Fry 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

Cache Creek extends state of emergency once again

CACHE CREEK - As the cleanup stage continues in Cache Creek, the village has extended their state of emergency once again as their previous one was set to expire at midnight.In a statement, the Villag...

May 13, 2023

Wildfire smoke moving into Prince George and Cariboo regions

KAMLOOPS - As the wildfires continue to burn throughout parts of Western Canada, smoke is moving into the Prince George and Cariboo regions as a result. The smoke is being produced by fires burning in...

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 - 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 Recrea...

May 03, 2023

Motorcyclist seriously injured in 3-vehicle crash

QUESNEL - BC Highway Patrol is seeking witnesses to a three-vehicle collision in Quesnel.It happened last Tuesday (April 25) at around 3 p.m. "Initial investigation reveals that a northbound pickup tr...

May 01, 2023