Cariboo Region

First Nations forestry projects generating jobs and benefitting the environment

WILLIAMS LAKE-Grants from the Forest Enhancement Society of B.C. (FESBC) are supporting the Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN), creating jobs, creating a cleaner environment, and reducing wildfire risk...

Jul 16, 2020

RCMP remind public to be safe when heading outdoors: Kayakers stranded on Quesnel River

QUESNEL-RCMP are reminding summertime adventure seekers to be safe when heading into nature after two kayakers were in need of rescue. According to Quesnel RCMP they received a report of male and fema...

Greg Fry Jul 15, 2020

Quesnel RCMP investigating hit-and-run that caused extensive damage to bridge

QUESNEL - Mounties in Quesnel are investigating a hit-and-run that caused extensive damage to the Quesnel River Bridge earlier this week.Quesnel RCMP Sgt. Richard Weseen says it happened at approximat...

Jul 15, 2020

Man and woman arrested in Williams Lake after shots fired

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - RCMP have arrested a man and a woman after the report of shots fired in Williams Lake.According to North District RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Madonna Saunderson, officers were called ...

Jul 14, 2020

Quesnel River Bridge on Hwy.97 damaged, expect traffic delays

QUESNEL-UPDATED: CKPG News has learned that both lanes are now open and that traffic is moving slowly.EARLIER: Heads up if you're heading through Quesnel on Hwy.97, traffic may be delayed.According to...

Jul 13, 2020

Teenage girl missing in Williams Lake

WILLIAMS LAKE -Mounties in Williams Lake are seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenager.Seventeen-year old Angel Emile has not been since since Monday July 6.RCMP describe Emile as:Indig...

Jul 10, 2020

Homicide investigation underway in Quesnel

QUESNEL - The RCMP is investigating a homicide in the Quesnel area.North District RCMP Cpl. Madonna Saunderson says it occurred on Monday July 6 just outside Quesnel city limits.She notes RCMP's E-Div...

Jul 09, 2020

North Thompson, Cariboo under severe thunderstorm watch

KAMLOOPS - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of the Central Interior.It includes the 100 Mile and North Thompson areas, as well as the Cariboo and Prince George region...

Jul 06, 2020

Barkerville apologizes for ad ‘making light’ of epidemic that devastated First Nations

BARKERVILLE - A tourist attraction that offers a window into B.C.'s gold rush history is apologizing over an ad campaign that makes light of the pandemic.The advertisement for Barkerville Historic Tow...

Jul 06, 2020

A peek of sunshine doesn't mean we are in the clear from flood warnings

WILLIAMS LAKE-The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is reminding residents that flood warnings and watches remain in effect, even though we may be seeing a break in rainy weather.The CRD says that resid...

Jul 03, 2020