Todays Solar Eclipse

Five Directors were on hand from the Williams Lake Stampede Association to accept a very prestigious honor.

Over a hundred business persons were honoured during the Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce's Business Excellence Awards. There were eleven categories showcasing beloved local businesses. Including a brand new award this year, the Lifetime Achievement Business Award.

A garbage truck caught on fire on Larch Avenue off Highway 97 in South Quesnel. The Quesnel Fire Chief says the driver of the truck was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but otherwise is okay.

Another prescribed burn is scheduled to begin later this week.

RCMP arrested a wanted man who was a suspect in a violent break and enter that occurred last week. The man is being held in custody to appear before the court.