George Henderson
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Unemployment on the rise in the Cariboo region
The year over year unemployment rate in the Cariboo was up substantially last month.
Illicit drug crisis continues to hit the Cariboo hard
 The BC Coroners Service has released a report for the summer and the numbers don't look good for the Cariboo.
Homeless counts are on the rise in Quesnel and Williams Lake
The number of people experiencing homelessness continues to go up in both Quesnel and Williams Lake.
Cariboo Fire Centre to lift all open fire prohibitions
 All open fire prohibitions will soon be lifted throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre and Tsilhgot'in (Xeni Gwet'in) Declared Tittle Area.
Trial date set for shooting suspect in Lac La Hache
 The accused in a shooting incident in Lac La Hache will go to trial early next year.
  Two men charged in connection with a home invasion in Quesnel are scheduled to go to trial
 A trial date has been set for two people charged in connection with a home invasion in Quesnel.
Real estate sales and prices are up throughout most of the Cariboo this year
  Real estate sales are up in two of the three Cariboo communities compared to last year.
RCMP seek crucial witness to fatal crash near Quesnel
 RCMP say the driver of a blue pickup is a crucial witness to a fatal crash near Quesnel
Fisherman rescued from Hush Lake near QuesnelÂ
A fisherman, who's canoe overturned, is safe and sound thanks to Quesnel Search and Rescue.
Trial date set for co-accused in Williams Lake homicide
Two people in Williams Lake charged in connection with the death of a teenager are scheduled to go to trial next year.
Changing of the guard coming for Tl’etinqox First Nation
  An election to replace longtime Chief Joe Alphonse will take place today (March 8) for the Tl'etinqox First...
Quesnel RCMP on the hunt for an armed robbery suspect
Quesnel RCMP was called to an armed robbery at the Circle K convenience store early this (March 7) morning.Corporal...
Cariboo region’s unemployment rate hits year and half high
The jobless rate in the Cariboo region was once again on the rise last month.Vincent Ferrao, a Labour Market...
Who is paying more when it comes to municipal taxes in the Cariboo ?
  The lowest municipal taxes in the Cariboo are in 100 Mile House, followed by Quesnel and then Williams...
City of Quesnel’s casino revenue was down this past year
  Casino revenue is on the decline for the City of Quesnel.  Director of Finance Kari Bolton confirms that...
City of Quesnel anxious to utilize the former junior school site for housing
  The City of Quesnel is once again trying to hasten the development of the former Quesnel Junior School...
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Williams Lake Community Forest opens 2026 project applications
Grant Applications for the Williams Lake Community Forest are now available for 2026 projects until 4 pm on Nov. 4.
100 Mile District General’s ER closed all day
Interior Health is cautioning residents in 100 Mile House and the surrounding area that the Emergency Room services will be unavailable today from 6 am until 7 pm on October 11.
[Content Warning] Two in hospital following car crash in South Quesnel
A car crash on Highway 97 in South Quesnel sees two people sent to the hospital with major injuries.
Unemployment on the rise in the Cariboo region
The year over year unemployment rate in the Cariboo was up substantially last month.
Canada Post to resume limited service as CUPW shifts to rotating strikes Oct. 11
Canada Post says it will begin restarting mail operations this weekend as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifts from a national walkout to rotating strikes.
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