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Jean-Philippe Marquis of Bella Coola wins John Kastner Award for Silvicola at Hot Docs Festival

Jean-Philippe Marquis of Bella Coola wins John Kastner Award for Silvicola at Hot Docs Festival

The award is for films of courage and compassion that embody masterful and audacious storytelling
B.C. Annual Bat Count helps monitor endangered wildlife

B.C. Annual Bat Count helps monitor endangered wildlife

Program calls for bat roost reports and volunteers
Simpcw, North Thompson leaders to meet with Farnworth over Highway 5 safety concerns

Simpcw, North Thompson leaders to meet with Farnworth over Highway 5 safety concerns

Highway 5 has seen a dramatic rise in collisions, with the latest fatality on May 20
Feral kittens rescued from 100 Mile streets

Feral kittens rescued from 100 Mile streets

The four cats were taken in by Lakeland Veterinarian Clinic
Bear naming contest underway at Williams Lake Visitor Centre

Bear naming contest underway at Williams Lake Visitor Centre

The carved bear was donated to the chamber of commerce for display at visitors centre
Quesnel city council reneges on deal to give gold rush steam shovel back to Likely

Quesnel city council reneges on deal to give gold rush steam shovel back to Likely

Mining artifacts not moving from Quesnel after last-minute change of heart
Carrying on RCMP tradition of service; Clearwater RCMP commander sees son become officer

Carrying on RCMP tradition of service; Clearwater RCMP commander sees son become officer

Sgt. Grant Simpson saw his son Blake graduate from depot recently
Spray park vandals spoil summer fun for children in 100 Mile House

Spray park vandals spoil summer fun for children in 100 Mile House

The spray park control panel was broken over the long weekend
1 dead, 4 injured in speed-related collision on Highway 5 near Barriere

1 dead, 4 injured in speed-related collision on Highway 5 near Barriere

The two-vehicle crash happened on May long weekend along a portion of the highway known as ‘Pigs Corner’
Special weather statement issued, heavy rain for Cariboo, North Thompson

Special weather statement issued, heavy rain for Cariboo, North Thompson

30 to 50 mm rain anticipated, with highest amounts near mountains, particularly east-facing slopes