Quesnel Cariboo Observer

Kersley couple celebrating 25 years of Christmas tree sales

Trees sold at Kersley Christmas Trees, just south of Quesnel, can reach up to 16 feet. Although you’ll probably need something bigger than a car to take it home. (Submitted Photo)

Jim and Kathy Dyer say coming to their farm to pick a tree has become a tradition for many families

by Cassidy Dankochik
7h ago

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Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry updates B.C.’s coronavirus situation at the legislature, Nov. 30, 2020. (B.C. government)

Hockey team brought COVID-19 back from Alberta, B.C. doctor says

by Tom Fletcher

updated 7h ago

B.C. Premier John Horgan on a conference call with religious leaders from his B.C. legislature office, Nov. 18, 2020, informing them in-person church services are off until further notice. (B.C. government)

B.C. tourism relief coming soon, Premier John Horgan says

by Tom Fletcher

updated 8h ago

$428K grant to fund more evidence-based, sensible guidance for youth and cannabis

Cannabis 19+

Delta police are investigating after a vehicle drove through a barrier on the ferry ramp and crashed to the ground below at the BC Ferries terminal in Tsawwassen on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. (Chrissybabe1973/Twitter)

Pickup truck crashes through barrier, falls off ramp at Tsawwassen ferry terminal

by Katya Slepian

updated 8h ago

An RCMP cruiser looks on as a military search and rescue helicopter winds down near Bridesville, B.C. Tuesday, Dec. 1. Photo courtesy of RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey

B.C. Mountie, suspect airlifted by Canadian Armed Forces from ravine after foot chase

by Laurie Tritschler

10h ago

An 18-year old male southern resident killer whale, J34, is stranded near Sechelt in 2016. A postmortem examination suggests he died from trauma consistent with a vessel strike. (Photo supplied by Paul Cottrell, Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

“We can do better” — humans the leading cause of orca deaths: study

by Quinn Bender, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

updated 6h ago

‘Netflix tax’ for digital media likely to raise prices for consumers, experts say

by The Canadian Press

10h ago

BIG SALMON ranch in Washington State. (Center for Whale Research handout)

Non-profit buys Chinook ranch in hopes of increasing feed for southern resident killer whales

by Ashley Wadhwani

updated 10h ago

Alberta sanctuary provides permanent home for wolfdogs

B.C's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner launches 'Am I racist?' campaign

O'Toole says Trudeau was too slow finding COVID-19 vaccines

Moderna to request emergency use of COVID-19 shot

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Boil-water advisories at First Nations communities to remain past March 2021: feds

In October, Neskantaga First Nation in northern Ontario, which has had a boil-water advisory in place for 25 years, were evacuated from their homes

by The Canadian Press

10h ago

Fraudsters projected to use pet scams to gouge over $3M from customers: BBB

The pandemic heavily contributed to the number of puppy scams

by Katya Slepian

updated 11h ago

Hindsight 2020: How do you preserve a year many Canadians would rather forget?
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Former B.C. pro hockey player frustrated with COVID-deniers after horrific bout with virus
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VIDEO: Liberals defend COVID-19 vaccine deals and distribution plans
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Tourism industry has mixed reaction to government aid measures
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UK becomes first to authorize Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
- updated 14h ago

Quesnel Sponsor League Curling: First blemish for Billy Barker

The team representing the casino and hotel is no longer undefeated but stays at the top of the table

by Cassidy Dankochik

Vanderbilt’s Sarah Fuller, right, kicks off as Ryan McCord (27) holds to start the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. With the kick, Fuller became the first female to play in a Southeastern Conference football game. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Vanderbilt K Fuller becomes first woman to play in NCAA’s Power 5 football conference

Soccer goalie joined gridiron team after kicker shortage due to COVID-19

by The Canadian Press

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