Cariboo Region

Category 2 open burning in Cariboo to be prohibited starting at end of July

WILLIAMS LAKE-Starting at noon on July 31, Category 2 open burning, as well as other equipment and activities, will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre's jurisdiction.The prohibition in p...

Jul 29, 2020

Heat warning issued for Cariboo

QUESNEL-Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the north and south Cariboo.A ridge of high pressure remains over the central interior of B.C. which is causing the hot conditions. Temperature...

Jul 27, 2020

Cariboo Regional District offices will reopen next week

CARIBOO, B.C.-Some of the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) offices will be re-opening to the public next week after safety measures were placed to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19.The Williams ...

Jul 24, 2020

Early morning assault and robbery in Williams Lake

WILLIAMS LAKE - Williams Lake RCMP are seeking witnesses to an early morning assault and robbery.North District RCMP Cpl. Madonna Saunderson says police received the report at 2:25 a.m. this morning (...

Jul 24, 2020

62-year-old man dies in ATV accident outside of Williams Lake

WILLIAMS LAKE-A man is dead after heading out on an ATV ride near Williams Lake.RCMP say they responded to the call at 1:43 a.m. today (July 24) on the 5000 Block of Ridge Rd. in Big Lake just outside...

Jul 24, 2020

Six Cariboo communities and projects to benefit from provincial funding

SECWPEMC TERRITORY (WILLIAMS LAKE, BC)-The Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association (CCCTA) has revealed the six communities and projects selected to receive destination development funding.The Pro...

Jul 22, 2020

Province funds work experience for laid-off lumber workers in Cariboo, Thompson, Shuswap

VICTORIA - The B.C. government says some workers in Williams Lake, Ashcroft and Salmon Arm affected by lumber industry layoffs will have the opportunity to gain skills through work in invasive species...

Jul 21, 2020

Four people survive fiery crash on Nazko highway

QUESNEL - Four people are lucky to be alive after they were involved in a fiery crash on the Nazko Highway Sunday afternoon (July 19).Quesnel RCMP say the truck they were driving in left the highway, ...

Jul 21, 2020

Witnesses sought in 100 Mile House assault

100 MILE HOUSE - 100 Mile House RCMP are investigating an assault that occurred Friday evening (July 17) in the community. Mounties say a man is being sought as a suspect in connection with the incide...

Jul 20, 2020

Independent Investigations Office to probe man’s death in 100 Mile House

100 MILE HOUSE, B.C.-B.C.'s police watchdog organization is investigating after a man's death in 100 Mile House.The Independent Investigations Office says on June 25, 100 Mile House RCMP officers arre...

Jul 17, 2020