Pat Matthews
Pat started working in the Cariboo in 1989 after spending several years in radio in Terrace. He worked in the creative department until 2017 when he switched over to news covering Williams Lake and the South Cariboo as well as being the afternoon host on Country 840 in 100 Mile House.
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Southbound traffic closed Northbound Traffic open on Highway 20 North of Wildwood
Drive BC is reporting that Highway 97 North of Wildwood, between Lynes Creek Road and Blue Lake Road is closed for 8 kilometres.
West Chilcotin wildfire evacuees being welcomed home
The Emergency Support Services (ESS) Centre in Williams Lake has begun welcoming back evacuees returning home to the Chilcotin.
BC Transit wants to hear from Cariboo riders
BC Transit invites rider feedback on their rider's guide.
Beef Trail Creek & Dusty Lake wildfire update
Both the Beef Trail Creek and Dusty Lake wildfires in the Chilcotin were quite stable over the weekend.
August was busy for Williams Lake Fire Department members
The Williams Lake Fire Department released their number of calls for service for the month of August.
Smokey Creek Wildfire North of Tatla Lake being held
BC Wildfire crews continue to action several wildfires in the Chilcotin.
Wildfire Resiliency Plan Open Houses this week in the Central & South Cariboo
The Cariboo Regional District's Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan Open Houses continue this week.
Training course for new Central Cariboo Search & Rescue members starting soon
New members of Central Cariboo Search and Rescue (CCSAR) will be busy sharpening their skills this Fall.
150 Mile VFD assisted BC Wildfire to extinguish wild land fire
150 Mile House Volunteer Fire Department supported BC Wildfire Service crews in responding to a small wild land fire.
Bosk Lake Fire Area Alert lifted
The Evacuation Alert for the Bosk Lake Fire Area 120 kilometres east of Williams Lake has been lifted as of today (September 11).
Have your say on the City Of Williams Lake’s Draft Official Community Plan
A special Open House is taking place today (September 11) at Williams Lake City Hall.
Charges laid following a Quesnel car dealership being vandalized
Between August 30 and September 8, a car dealership on McLean Street in Quesnel reported several of their vehicles and their building had been damaged by projectiles.
RCMP help motorist send an SOS following a single vehicle collision
100 Mile House RCMP were instrumental in helping motorist to navigate for help.
Lantern Walk to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day Tonight (Sept 10) in Williams Lake
Since 2003 September tenth has been recognized as World Suicide Prevention Day in conjunction with the World Health Organization.
Category 1 campfire prohibition to be extended
The existing Category 1 campfire prohibition for the Cariboo Fire Centre and Tsilhqot'in (Xeni Gwet'in) Declared Title area will be extended.
South Cariboo vehicle fire under investigation
100 Mile House RCMP is continuing their investigation of a vehicle fire.
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Police say MVI cause of small wildfire north of Williams Lake
A motor vehicle incident 18 km north of Williams Lake ignited a small wildfire along side Highway 97. Williams Lake RCMP says the drivers involved in the incident both walked away with no injuries.
Horsefly River Salmon Festival sees high attendance both in and out of the water
The Horsefly River Salmon Festival had a big turnout both in and out of the water at this year's event. 700 people from across the province and internationally came up to see an estimated 50,000 salmon swim up the Horsefly River.
Southbound traffic closed Northbound Traffic open on Highway 20 North of Wildwood
Drive BC is reporting that Highway 97 North of Wildwood, between Lynes Creek Road and Blue Lake Road is closed for 8 kilometres.
West Chilcotin wildfire evacuees being welcomed home
The Emergency Support Services (ESS) Centre in Williams Lake has begun welcoming back evacuees returning home to the Chilcotin.
B.C. heat waves were made more likely by human-caused climate change, says report
Heat waves that blanketed British Columbia in August and early September were made much more likely by human-caused climate change.
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