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Province unveils new tool as fire-related deaths increase
B.C.’s fire commissioner is reporting a 119 per cent increase in fire-related deaths over the last two years.Between 2019 and 2021, fire-related deaths rose from 27 to 56 and...
Coroners report confirms 619 heat-related deaths
A report released today (Tuesday) by the BC Coroner's Service shows the demographics of those who died during last summer's heat dome and lays out recommendations to help prevent...
BC’s farmers’ market coupon program sees expansion
$12 million over three years is being invested into the BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program.That's according the Minister of Health Adrian Dix, who said they've seen an increased...
Moms Stop the Harm sees more work ahead on drug decriminalization
"We need safe supply. Dead people can't recover, dead people can't access mental health supports, or these recovery beds that keep rolling out here in BC that we keep...
Provincial lung cancer screening program coming to the Cariboo
36 health centres in BC will be screening for lung cancer.That's according to Minister of Health Adrian Dix, who said they are planning to screen 10,000 patients, and build...
Ceremony in Kamloops concerning unmarked children’s graves takes place
Today (Monday) marks the one year anniversary since the discovery of unmarked children's graves at a former residential school in Kamloops.A special ceremony is taking place in Kamloops, and...
Motorcycle tours set to pass through Williams Lake this summer
A partnership between Tourism PG, Route 16, and Ride16.com is bringing bookable motorcycle tours through Prince George.An 11 day tour will see riders pass through places like Williams Lake, Prince...
Search engine ad scams are looking for your financial information
You may want to think twice about clicking the first result in your Google searches.Hackers have found another way to try to dupe you out of your financial information,...
Ministry of Health looking to update school food guidelines
The guidelines in terms of what food can be served at schools across BC could see some changes in...
Free training offered to small businesses to address sexual harassment
The Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) is offering free training and resources for small businesses and not...
Rescue Fire Truck stolen from Interlakes Fire Department
100 Mile House RCMP are on the lookout for a Rescue Fire Truck that was stolen from the Interlakes...
Premier John Horgan tests positive for COVID-19
BC’s Premier has tested positive for COVID-19.Premier John Horgan posted on Twitter that his symptoms were mild, noting that...
Provincial by-election announced for Vancouver-Quilchena district
People in the Vancouver-Quilchena district will be heading back to the polls after Premier John Horgan announced a provincial by-election for...
Research paper on 2020 BC hazard cascade event released
BC is no stranger to landslides, but one particular landslide in 2020 caused what scientists call a hazard cascade.A...
Search and Rescue truck stolen from Williams Lake
Williams Lake RCMP are on the lookout for a Cariboo Search and Rescue truck that was stolen from their...
What is a prescribed fire? BC Wildfire Service explains
Friday (April 1st) marked the official start of BC’s wildfire season, and as the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) prepares,...
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A new speed limit in section of Barkerville Highway
A new speed limit was implemented along Highway 26 in Quesnel, reducing it from 80 km/h to 70 km/h. The Cariboo Regional District has been lobbying for a reduce speed limit for years due to safety concerns for the Barlow Creek Elementary School zone.
Quesnel City Council remembers former Mayor
Former Mayor Mary Sjostrom, who passed away suddenly last week, was remembered fondly at last (Oct 21) night's Quesnel City Council meeting.
Williams Lake RCMP says new Disclosure Unit has increased community involvement
Williams Lake RCMP Staff Sergeant Brad McKinnon addressed the Williams Lake City Council in a delegation with an update on police activity. Saying the detachment's new Disclosure Unit police were able to create has reduced administrative burdens on police officers enough to have more than 200 more active patrols in the Lake City's downtown core, and more proactive engagement across the community.
First Nations leaders condemn ‘alarmist’ comments on Cowichan title ruling
The First Nations Leadership Council said it’s “deeply disturbed and angered” by what it calls alarmist comments by B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad about Aboriginal title rights.
Student enrollment is down in Quesnel
The trend of declining enrollment continues in the Quesnel School District.
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