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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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Cooler weather aids crews fighting wildfires in the Cariboo

Wildfires Pat Matthews -
There are 5 active wildfires in the Cariboo Fire Centre and all are listed as Under Control. Fire Information Officer Donna MacPhearson said crews have been able to take advantage of the cooler weather.

100 Mile House RCMP investigating reported bear spray incident

RCMP Pat Matthews -
Two people were bear sprayed on the 90 block of Highway 97 in South Cariboo.

BC Is Burning documentary showing tonight (August 19)

Wildfires Pat Matthews -
A powerful documentary that addresses BC's escalating wildfire crisis and the urgent need for solutions will be shown tonight in Williams Lake.

Cariboo Stock Dogs give Quesnel spectators a reason to have a “howl”

Community Pat Matthews -
The third annual “Wild and Wooly Sheep Dog Trial” took place this past weekend (August 16-17) at Alex Fraser Park in Quesnel.

Calls down in July for Williams Lake Fire Department

Fire Pat Matthews -
July was a little bit quieter for the Williams Lake Fire Department when it came to calls for service.

Williams Lake hockey fans “score big” with gifted chainsaw carving of Carey Price

Community Pat Matthews -
He's an NHL superstar and role model to all Cariboo hockey players and fans. A chainsaw carving of Carey Price titled “The Goalie” was unveiled yesterday afternoon (Thursday) just outside the Williams Lake Mustangs dressing room in the arena lobby of the Cariboo Memorial Complex.

Emerald Lake wildfire listed as being held 39 kilometres west of Williams Lake

Wildfires Pat Matthews -
The Emerald Lake Wildfire 39 kilometres west of Williams Lake is currently listed as being held and is estimated at approximately 245 hectares.

100 Mile House RCMP continue to investigate reports of erratic driving

RCMP Pat Matthews -
On Saturday August 9, police received multiple reports of a green single cab Chevrolet pickup driving haphazardly on Exeter Station Road as well as driving on sidewalks on Birch Avenue.

Tsi Del Del Enterprises to get Nationwide tv screen time August 26

Forestry Pat Matthews -
Tsi Del Del Enterprises Ltd will be one of four companies featured in Season 2 of the television series “Timber Titans.”

Fire in rear of a semi-trailer extinguished by Williams Lake Fire Department

Fire Pat Matthews -
At approximately 5:25 this morning (August 12) Fire Chief Evan Dean says they responded to a reported vehicle fire at the rear of the Salvation Army Thrift store.

Giving mother nature & Scout Island Nature Centre a helping hand

Community Pat Matthews -
A few employees of the Gibraltar Mine team rolled up their sleeves for a good cause. On July 3, they had an opportunity to spend a day at Scout Island Nature Centre in Williams Lake for a good cause.

Snaking River Fire Area Evacuation Alert lifted

Wildfires Pat Matthews -
The Evacuation Alert for the Snaking River Fire Area issued by Nazko First Nation and Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre has been lifted.

Drugs & cash seized following an investigation in the South Cariboo

RCMP Pat Matthews -
Cariboo Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit and 100 Mile House RCMP joined forces and seized drugs and a large sum of cash.

Emerald Lake wildfire 39 kilometres south of Williams Lake being actioned

Wildfires Pat Matthews -
BC Wildfire Service personnel continue to action the Emerald Lake wildfire that started yesterday (August 10).

New Xeni Gwet’in Cultural Centre build underway

Indigenous Pat Matthews -
What started as a dream is now becoming a reality for Xeni Gwet'in First Nation. Chief Roger William says during the pandemic former Chief Jimmy Lulua's wife and the Band staff were able to get $5 million in funding approved to build a Cultural Centre.

UPDATE: CRD Rescinds Boil Water Notice & Conserve Water Advisory for Lac La Hache Water System

Cariboo Regional District Pat Matthews -
A Boil Water Notice issued by the Cariboo Regional District is in effect for Lac La Hache Water System users.
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Cooler weather aids crews fighting wildfires in the Cariboo

Wildfires
There are 5 active wildfires in the Cariboo Fire Centre and all are listed as Under Control. Fire Information Officer Donna MacPhearson said crews have been able to take advantage of the cooler weather.

Most British Columbians report seeing dangerous driving in school zones, survey finds

Provincial
A survey by the British Columbia Automobile Association finds most British Columbians have witnessed dangerous driving in school zones. 

B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend

Provincial
Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.

100 Mile House RCMP investigating reported bear spray incident

RCMP
Two people were bear sprayed on the 90 block of Highway 97 in South Cariboo.

BC Is Burning documentary showing tonight (August 19)

Wildfires
A powerful documentary that addresses BC's escalating wildfire crisis and the urgent need for solutions will be shown tonight in Williams Lake.
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Location

100 Mile House: #3-407 Alder Ave
100 Mile House, BC
V0K 2E0

Quesnel: #502-410 Kinchant Street
Quesnel, BC
V2J 7J5

Williams Lake: #83-1st Ave. South
Williams Lake, BC
V2G 1H4

Phone numbers

100 Mile House Office Phone: 250-395-3848
Quesnel Office Phone: 250-992-7046
Williams Lake Office Phone: 250-392-6551

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