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B.C. bearing brunt of tariff war, says Eby ahead of First Ministers’ meeting

Provincial My Cariboo Now Staff - July 17, 2025

Premier David Eby said British Columbia is shouldering a disproportionate economic burden from Canada’s trade war with the U.S., and he’ll be calling for “basic fairness” at next week’s First Minister’s meeting.

B.C. limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs

Provincial My Cariboo Now Staff - July 17, 2025

British Columbia is limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs that are frequently prescribed off-label for weight loss.

Seniors Day Opens Billy Barker Days with a Full Crowd

Community Teryn Midzain - July 17, 2025

Senior Day kicked off the Billy Barker Days Festival on Thursday, July 17. Seniors got a free light lunch and beverages, handed out by the new 2025 Quesnel Ambassadors. It is the new Ambassador's first public event after being crowned last weekend.

New Dozers To Reduce Site-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions At Gibraltar Mines

Mining Pat Matthews - July 17, 2025

Taseko Mines Limited has added some new equipment for their Gibraltar Mines operation.

Eby shuffles cabinet, including key jobs, public safety and housing roles

Provincial My Cariboo Now Staff - July 17, 2025

Premier David Eby shuffled his cabinet Thursday in what he called a “strategic” move to respond to a world that has changed since his B.C. NDP were elected last fall.

BC Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to ‘Slow Down’ and Drive Sober During Summer Traffic Surges

RCMP Teryn Midzain - July 17, 2025

A spike in speeding and dangerous driving in Golden has the BC Highway Patrol asking drivers across the province to drive slower and sober during the summer.

Additional BC Hydro Crews Brought In To Restore Power In The Cariboo Area

Community Pat Matthews - July 17, 2025

Mother Nature has left hundreds of customers in the dark in the 100 Mile House and Lake City area.

Crash To Pass Preparing for Another Bangin’ Good Time

Community Teryn Midzain - July 17, 2025

The annual Crash to Pass Race is geared up and ready to kick off Billy Barker Days in Quesnel. This annual crash race is expecting more than 30 drivers to participate this year, including a family of three generations of racers.

Brothers Trying To Make A Difference One Mile At A Time

Community Pat Matthews - July 17, 2025

Two Texan brothers are on a charity bike ride that will take them from Anchorage Alaska to College Station Texas.

Comox search and rescue aircraft perform night rescue near Fort Nelson

Provincial My Cariboo Now Staff - July 16, 2025

An injured horseback rider is recovering at a Prince George hospital after being rescued in a remote area of Northeastern BC by search and rescue aircraft from Comox on Vancouver Island. Late Tuesday evening, the rider required emergency medical aid in the wilderness 185 km east of Fort Nelson. Unable to reach the area due to the rugged terrain and darkness, the RCMP called for assistance from the Royal Canadian Airforce. A CC-295 Kingfisher plane and a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter were dispatched from 19 Wing Comox.

New protection measures in place for Great Bear Sea

Provincial My Cariboo Now Staff - July 16, 2025

B.C. is introducing new protection measures for 14.5 square kilometres of the Great Bear Sea. The area of the sea...

B.C. streamlines process for U.S. and international doctors to work in the province

Provincial My Cariboo Now Staff - July 16, 2025

U.S.-trained doctors can now become fully licensed in British Columbia without the need for further assessment if they hold certain U.S. certifications.

Boil Water Notice for 108 Mile

Cariboo Regional District Teryn Midzain - July 16, 2025

A Boil Water Notice has been put into effect in 108 Mile Ranch, due to what the Cariboo Regional District says is a "substantial water main break and loss of pressure in large areas in the system."

Woman Jumps Out of Moving Vehicle in Impaired Driving Incident

RCMP Teryn Midzain - July 16, 2025

A woman was taken to the hospital following an incident with a suspected impaired driver, where it was determined by police and EHS that the woman had jumped out of a moving vehicle.

Williams Lake City Council Supporting Pickleball While Looking for Court Location Ideas

City of Williams Lake Teryn Midzain - July 15, 2025

The Williams Lake City Council will be looking into recommendations for locations to build a Pickleball court in the community. The Council reiterates its support to the Williams Lake Pickleball Club in finding a space for the Club to 'call a home."