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Cops for Cancer Tour de North a huge success !

$163,978. That’s how much money was raised during this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de North event.

Many B.C. drivers unaware amber lights trigger Slow Down, Move Over law

With traffic expected to pick up over the final long weekend of summer, drivers across the North are being reminded that flashing amber lights at the roadside carry the same Slow Down, Move Over requirements as flashing emergency lights.

Former Quesnel City Councillor and MLA has announced her intention to run for Mayor

“I feel recharged, I’ve had a good break, and I’m ready to get back to work.”

Quesnel man to be sentenced in connection with “significant” drug bust

A date for sentencing has been set for a Quesnel man who was charged in connection with a “significant” drug bust.

Williams Lake man charged in connection with fatal accident near Lytton

44-year old Joel Chenier is facing one count of driving without due care and attention under the BC Motor Vehicle Act.

Murder charge laid in connection with 2018 homicide investigation in Quesnel

Clement was dropped off at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital suffering from significant injuries on November 8, 2018. He died as a result of injuries, and investigators determined that his death was the result of foul play.

Investigation underway into RCMP interaction that left a woman in Williams Lake with serious injuries

An incident in Williams Lake where a woman was injured is now the subject of an investigation by the Independent Investigations Office of B.C.

Keep the wheels turning: Drivers needed for Canadian Cancer Society program

Wheels of Hope needs more volunteer drivers across B.C. to help cancer patients get to treatment appointments.

French Bar Fire Area Alert partially rescinded in the Chilcotin

The Cariboo Regional District partially downgraded the French Bar Evacuation Order to an Alert for some of the eastern portions of the French Bar Evacuation Area.

Felker Fire South of Williams Lake remains 4,217 hectares in size and Being Held

BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said their 172 ground crews are focused on mopping up on all flanks of the fire, extending their hose lay around the fire and pushing a 50 to 100 foot wet line around the fire perimeter.

More than 100 Mexican firefighters arriving to assist in fighting Pear Lake Wildfire

Fire Information Officer at the Big Bar Complex Karley Desrosiers said they have upwards of 50 pieces of heavy equipment, several water tenders and around 500 wildland and structural firefighters from across the Province and Alberta.

Big Bar Complex wildfires see growth with erratic winds in the South Cariboo

The Cariboo Regional District and Thompson-Nicola Regional District have evacuation alerts for these fire areas, and residents along both the North and South sides of Green Lake.

BC Highway Patrol focusing on Highway 24 amid wildfire evacuations

The BC Highway Patrol will have a heavier presence in the Cariboo this long weekend.

Evacuation Order for Fiftynine Creek(Pear Lake) Fire Area issued by CRD

An Evacuation Order has been issued for the Fiftynine Creek (Pear Lake) Fire Area by the Cariboo Regional District.

Eby says tanker ban supports Prince Rupert’s future growth

Premier David Eby says maintaining the North Coast oil tanker ban will help Prince Rupert grow its economy while protecting the environment, allowing governments and First Nations to focus on sustainable development and marine safety.

A motorcyclist collided with a bear on Highway 97

A motorcyclist was miraculously not seriously hurt in a collision with a black bear.
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Northwest B.C. records four unregulated drug deaths through July and August

No unregulated drug deaths were recorded in July while four lives were claimed in August across northwest B.C.

Provincial election advance voting begins Friday

Final voting day for the provincial election is set for Oct. 24, but opportunities to cast your ballot early start this week.

Smithers seeks $150K grant for emergency support equipment

The Town of Smithers is applying for funding to help purchase various pieces of new equipment for Bulkley Emergency Support Services (ESS).

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.