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Update: Cause of Quesnel mill fire under investigation, crews spent hours on scene

Update: Cause of Quesnel mill fire under investigation, crews spent hours on scene

Fire crews were on scene for nearly 12 hours and were called back to manage hot spots
UPDATE: Martin Lake wildfire in Chilcotin now under control, evacuation alert lifted

UPDATE: Martin Lake wildfire in Chilcotin now under control, evacuation alert lifted

Crews and heavy equipment are taking advantage of the cooler, wetter conditions to engage the fire edge more aggressively,
Flood watch issued for Lower Fraser/Chilcotin regions

Flood watch issued for Lower Fraser/Chilcotin regions

Anticipated precipitation could result in high river flows
Daily 3 p.m. washroom closures help curb Barriere Park vandalism

Daily 3 p.m. washroom closures help curb Barriere Park vandalism

'We aren't like a big city that can afford overnight security,' said Barriere corporate officer Tasha Buchanan.
B.C. agriculture minister touts farm market program bringing fresh food to hungry

B.C. agriculture minister touts farm market program bringing fresh food to hungry

Program provides coupons to low-income families and individuals for food purchases at farmers' markets
Overnight closure through Fraser Canyon on June 24 cancelled

Overnight closure through Fraser Canyon on June 24 cancelled

Notice issued on June 20 stated that planned closure would be rescheduled
100 Mile Elementary and Quilts for Survivors celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

100 Mile Elementary and Quilts for Survivors celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

100 Mile Elementary School kicked off a week of activities celebrating National Indigenous Peoples' Day with a blanket gifting ceremony.
Martin Lake wildfire in Chilcotin region continues to grow

Martin Lake wildfire in Chilcotin region continues to grow

Dry conditions in the area create challenging conditions for crews trying to contain the fire
6 underweight, dehydrated pups from Thompson Nicola surrendered to BC SPCA

6 underweight, dehydrated pups from Thompson Nicola surrendered to BC SPCA

The German Shepard mix puppies are 7-months-old
Central Cariboo business giving out free tires as it closes

Central Cariboo business giving out free tires as it closes

"The good, the bad, the ugly," tires of all kinds are available for free at Bee Jay Auto Wrecking in Williams Lake