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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Gibraltar Mines Donates to Good Food Box Program in Williams Lake
The Women's Contact Society in Williams Lake was the recent recipient of a donation from Gibraltar Mines.
Care & craftsmanship transformed some scorched Pioneer logs
Just like the Phoenix that rose from the ashes, something has risen from some of the burnt logs at the Pioneer Log Homes site South of Williams Lake.
The Cariboo is well represented at this years Union of BC Municipalities Convention
Representatives from the cities of Williams Lake and Quesnel as well as the District of 100 Mile House are in Victoria this week.
Only 1 of 4 wildfires in the Puntzi Creek Complex listed as out of control
There are currently 4 wildfires being actioned by Puntzi Creek Complex personnel in the Chilcotin.
Emergency Operations Centre lifts 2 Evacuation Alerts
Earlier today (September 23) the Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre lifted the Alert issued back on August 31st for the Tsetzi Lake Fire area 125 kilometres west of Quesnel to an all clear.
Rain and cooler temperatures to start the first week of Fall in parts of the Cariboo
It's the first full day of Fall in the Cariboo.
Indigenous romantic comedy film playing soon in Williams Lake
A very special film will be showing in Williams Lake ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Targeted investigation led to drug & cash seizure in Williams Lake
The Cariboo-Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit (CC-CRU) began an investigation on Thursday, September 18, 2025, aimed at drug trafficking in the city.
Suey Bay Evacuation Alert lifted
The Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre lifted today (September 22) the Suey Bay Fire Area Evacuation Alert.
North District Major Crime Unit now investigating disappearance of Jennifer Provencal
The sister of a missing South Cariboo woman issued a plea for new information that could assist the North District Major Crime Unit (NDMCU) who is now leading the investigation.
Active wildfires update for the Cariboo Fire Centre
As of yesterday (Friday) there are currently 22 active wildfires within the Cariboo Fire Centre.
Weather increased fire activity on the Suey Bay Wildfire
The Suey Bay wildfire on Horsefly Lake is estimated to be 2,331 hectares in size.
Suey Bay fire area issued an Evacuation Alert
The Cariboo Regional District at the Emergency Operations Centre issued an Evacuation Alert for the Suey Bay Fire area on Horsefly Lake.
Cariboo Regional District charged up about their electric ice resurfacing machines purchase
The Cariboo Regional District has purchased three new ice surfacing machines for arenas in 100 Mile House, Quesnel, and Williams Lake.
Emergency services unavailable until 8 tonight (Sept 18) at 100 Mile District General Hospital
Interior Health is advising 100 Mile House and area residents of a temporary service interruption at 100 Mile District General Hospital emergency Department.
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.
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Gibraltar Mines Donates to Good Food Box Program in Williams Lake
The Women's Contact Society in Williams Lake was the recent recipient of a donation from Gibraltar Mines.
100 Mile RCMP investigating series of break ins near the downtown
100 Mile House RCMP are investigating a series of break and enters and reported thefts on and near Dogwood Avenue. Four break and enters and theft incidents were reported on Dogwood Avenue on September 18.
Care & craftsmanship transformed some scorched Pioneer logs
Just like the Phoenix that rose from the ashes, something has risen from some of the burnt logs at the Pioneer Log Homes site South of Williams Lake.
Emily Lowan wins leadership of B.C. Greens
Emily Lowan is the next leader of the B.C. Greens Party. It was a decisive win for the 25-year-old Victoria resident, who received 3,189 votes.
Counterfeit $100 bills found circulating in 100 Mile House
100 Mile House RCMP have seized six counterfeit 100-dollar bills found circulating at local businesses. Police are asking local merchants to be vigilant, and report when they find counterfiet currency.
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