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Nanaimo racing pigeon ends up 743 km off course near Williams Lake

Nanaimo racing pigeon ends up 743 km off course near Williams Lake

Bert was released on Aug. 17
Partial category one campfire ban rescinded in Cariboo region Sept. 7

Partial category one campfire ban rescinded in Cariboo region Sept. 7

The ban has been in place since July 7
Shut-off scheduled for east end of Hagensborg Water System Sept. 9

Shut-off scheduled for east end of Hagensborg Water System Sept. 9

The shut-off will extend from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 5:00 p.m.
Jordell Sellars pleads guilty to four charges from 2022 Stampede shooting

Jordell Sellars pleads guilty to four charges from 2022 Stampede shooting

A tenatative date of Oct. 25 for sentencing has been reserved
Four gunfire incidents draw Quesnel RCMP attention

Four gunfire incidents draw Quesnel RCMP attention

Shootings, all unrelated, run gamut from wildlife to drive-by incidents
VIDEO: Williams Lake First Nation purchases St. Joseph’s Mission school site

VIDEO: Williams Lake First Nation purchases St. Joseph’s Mission school site

The site will now be permanently protected for historical and investigative purposes
Crime trends, notable files: Williams Lake’s new RCMP inspector gives update

Crime trends, notable files: Williams Lake’s new RCMP inspector gives update

Calls are down slightly, assaults, robberies, break and enters are up
Wildfire smoke impacts Cariboo air quality on long weekend

Wildfire smoke impacts Cariboo air quality on long weekend

Environment Canada has issued several smoky skies bulletins
Mid-Summer Moon Festival is Asian harvest fête in Barkerville

Mid-Summer Moon Festival is Asian harvest fête in Barkerville

Barkerville hosts their 23rd annual toast to Chinese gold rush history
Overdose Awareness Day underscores crippling crisis in northern B.C.

Overdose Awareness Day underscores crippling crisis in northern B.C.

Health officials say a lack of resources, isolation are key drivers behind startling statistics