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Thanksgiving Food Drive in Quesnel was a success

Community George Henderson -
The results are in from this year's Thanksgiving Food Drive in Quesnel.

“Mystery solved”: B.C. Hydro says it found the floating island that appeared, then vanished, on B.C. lake

Environment Emily Joveski -
B.C. Hydro has tracked down a massive floating island that mysteriously drifted across Williston Reservoir before seemingly disappearing.

Fort St. James adventure seeker swims the length of Stuart Lake

Lifestyle Darin Bain -
At 90 kilometres long, Stuart Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in British Columbia. Kristen Cooper swam it in nine days.

These were B.C.’s most popular baby names in 2025

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Noah reclaimed the top spot as the most popular baby name in British Columbia this year. The post These were B.C.’s most popular baby names in 2025 appeared first on AM 1150.

Celebrating Cheesecake Today, and 49 Years on Friday as the Community’s Bakery

Community Teryn Midzain -
In celebration of National Cheesecake Day across Canada, the Quesnel Bakery has been selling, and selling out of, three signature types of the cool dessert. The celebrations at the Quesnel Bakery are just their first for the long weekend. On friday, the iconic bakery of the town celebrates its 49th anniversary. The same day one of the original owners celebrates his 82nd birthday.

Website refresh surfaces more of your important local stories

Business John White -
Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days.

Kids Connecting with Cariboo Culture with Drum Making Group

Williams Lake Teryn Midzain -
Some kids in Williams Lake are connecting with Indigenous learning and culture by participating in a three-day drum-making group. The...

Quesnel U13C Lacrosse Boys bring Home Bronze

Local Sports Teryn Midzain -
The Quesnel U13C lacrosse team brought home the Bronze Medal in the BCLA 'C' Division Provincials. The Quesnel Wildfire blazed...

Cariboo First Responder Geared Up For A 2nd Cops For Cancer Bike Ride

Community Pat Matthews -
A Cariboo First Responder is once again answering the call to help raise money for pediatric cancer research.

Final touches being made for Special Olympics BC Games

Sports Darin Bain -
With a flag raising Monday, a Torch Run on Wednesday, an opening ceremony on Thursday, and competitions on Friday and Saturday, the Special Olympics BC Games are set to bring plenty of excitement to Prince George this week.

Surprise visit brings big smiles to young man battling cancer

Community Teryn Midzain -
A young man battling eye cancer received a surprise visit over the Canada Day long weekend by a car club and motorcycle club in Quesnel.

Lucille Armstrong, 2024’s South Cariboo Citizen of the Year

100 Mile House Teryn Midzain -
It came as "a total shock" to Lucille Armstrong when she heard her name announced as the 2024 South Cariboo Citizen of the Year on Canada Day.

B.C. opens applications for IVF funding, offering up to $19K per patient

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Applications are open now through to March 2026 for British Columbia’s publicly funded in-vitro fertilization program.

Nourish Food Bank Makes Its Return in New Bigger Space

Community Teryn Midzain -
"A huge relief" is felt in the Quesnel community as the Nourish Food Bank announces it has found a...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Two vehicle crash leaves one person trapped inside

RCMP
A head-on collision in the South Cariboo required an occupant to be extracted, and another sent to hospital.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

The unemployment rate takes a plunge in the Cariboo region

Economy
There was a hefty drop in the Cariboo region's year over year unemployment rate last month.
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