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UPDATE: BC Hydro power outage continues north of Barriere due to infrastructure repair

UPDATE: BC Hydro power outage continues north of Barriere due to infrastructure repair

Crews are replacing a cracked transmission pole, work is anticipated to be done by 11:30 a.m. Thursday
UPDATE: Jacy Prest, 43, located safe and sound: Williams Lake RCMP

UPDATE: Jacy Prest, 43, located safe and sound: Williams Lake RCMP

Jacy Kenneth Prest has been located safe and sound RCMP confirmed Monday, Aug. 26
Ten years on, Kitimat family still seeks closure in missing person case

Ten years on, Kitimat family still seeks closure in missing person case

RCMP renews request for public assistance with Noel Yassinsky’s disappearance
Fishing derby in McLeese lake a fundraiser for community events

Fishing derby in McLeese lake a fundraiser for community events

Stephan Gauthier is helping the McLeese Lake community raise funds by organizing the community's first fishing derby in almost 10 years.
Fire equipment donation supports local response to wildfires

Fire equipment donation supports local response to wildfires

Fire departments throughout the TNRD benefit from donation of 16 fire skids to help with wildland firefighting
Shetland Creek wildfire near Spences Bridge classified as being held

Shetland Creek wildfire near Spences Bridge classified as being held

Fire between Spences Bridge and Ashcroft was detected on July 12 and grew to 28,082 hectares
Human causes account for 23 per cent of B.C.'s 2024 wildfires

Human causes account for 23 per cent of B.C.'s 2024 wildfires

Campfires and cigarettes are just two of many culprits when it comes to a human-caused wildfire
Quesnel RCMP recovers goods, semi-truck while targeting shoplifters

Quesnel RCMP recovers goods, semi-truck while targeting shoplifters

Mounties arrested eight adults throughout the four-day operation
Williams Lake RCMP warn of money-making scam

Williams Lake RCMP warn of money-making scam

Victims were contacted online told they could make a lot of money
B.C. announces new primary healthcare clinic for Williams Lake by 2025

B.C. announces new primary healthcare clinic for Williams Lake by 2025

A new primary health care clinic open 24-7 and into the evening, planned for opening in early 2025, was announced by the province for Williams Lake.