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Highway 5 delays due to rock slide 10 kilometres south of Barriere

Highway 5 delays due to rock slide 10 kilometres south of Barriere

A morning rock slide 10 kilometres south of Barriere covering the northbound lane is being cleared and drivers in both directions should expect delays.
Barriere RCMP stuff the cruiser a huge success

Barriere RCMP stuff the cruiser a huge success

The community of Barriere and area demonstrated its giving spirit on Dec. 5
BC SPCA recovers adult cats and kittens from Kamloops property

BC SPCA recovers adult cats and kittens from Kamloops property

Animals will soon be ready for adoption, with more cats set to be recovered from same property
Pay attention in parking lots, where rules of the road still apply

Pay attention in parking lots, where rules of the road still apply

Parking lots present their own road hazards, especially at this time of year
Lock out the Grinch while doing your Christmas shopping

Lock out the Grinch while doing your Christmas shopping

Take some simple steps while shopping to stop thieves from having a merry Christmas at your expense
CUPW representative hopes Canada Post, union can renew talks

CUPW representative hopes Canada Post, union can renew talks

Both sides wait for talks to start up again as the Canada Post strike approaches week three
Barriere Chamber of Commerce receives collectible Beanie Babies

Barriere Chamber of Commerce receives collectible Beanie Babies

A generous donation of over 500 collectible Beanie Babies has been given to the BCOC to honour their wife and mother's wishes to bring joy to others.
Road Safety At Work offers suggestions to avoid vehicle collisions in winter

Road Safety At Work offers suggestions to avoid vehicle collisions in winter

Poor weather and stress from the holidays can affect drivers' abilities on the road
Tolko announces temporary layoffs for 2 Williams Lake mills

Tolko announces temporary layoffs for 2 Williams Lake mills

Some employees at Lakeview and Soda Creek divisions will be off work through Christmas
Northwest B.C. First Nation proposes Indigenous Protected Area to block pipeline project

Northwest B.C. First Nation proposes Indigenous Protected Area to block pipeline project

The environmental assessment certificate for the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline expired on Nov. 25