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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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.
Beef Trail, Dusty, Itcha, & Smokey Lake wildfires update
BC Wildfire Service crews continue to action fires in the Chilcotin.
Beware of counterfeit $20 & $100 bills: Quesnel RCMP
Quesnel RCMP is alerting the public about a recent circulation of counterfeit currency after reports of several counterfeit bills being passed at local businesses.
Quesnel Tillicum Society affordable housing expected to be open in 2027
People with low to moderate incomes in Quesnel, including Indigenous Elders, seniors and families will soon have access to safe and affordable housing.
Urgent & Primary Care Centre averaging 42 patient visits a day since opening
It's been just over 6 months since the Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) opened in Williams Lake.
Small brush fire quickly extinguished by Williams Lake Fire Department
On Wednesday evening (September 3) just after 10:30 the Williams Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a small brush fire near the Stampede Grounds entry.
Recruitment & Retention Community Session September 17th in Williams Lake
A second Recruitment and Retention Community session will be taking place later this month in Williams Lake.
Dusty Lake Wildfire Southeast of Nimpo Lake has grown
The Dusty Lake wildfire 8 kilometres South East of Nimpo Lake and 25 kilometres South of Anahim Lake is estimated to be 3,832 hectares in size.
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Fire Centre warns of potential wildfire growth in the Cariboo-Chilcotin
The Cariboo Fire Centre is issuing a precaution that strong forecasted gusts of wind in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Fire Zones could increase fire activity and growth in the western region over the weekend.
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.
Quesnel’s Terry Fox Run to ‘Finish It’ despite smoke or potential rain
The Rotary Club of Quesnel says, smoke or rain, the annual Terry Fox Run will go ahead. Participants are to meet at LeBourdais Park at 9 am, for a mass start at 10 am.
Quesnel Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 115 years this weekend
The Quesnel Hopsital Auxiliary is celebrating 115 years of service on the weekend of September 12 to 14. Over the years, the Auxiliary has contributed more than $2 million in hospital and patient care items.
New curbside recycling services in Red Bluff and Lhtako Dene Nation to begin in October
RecycleBC announced this morning that Curbside Recycling Collection will start in the Red Bluff and Lhtako Dene Nation communites, outside of Quesnel, on October 7. New bins will be delivered to households on the weekend of September 20 and 21.
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