Melanie Law

Quesnel City Hall. Photo courtesy of City of Quesnel

City of Quesnel advance voter turnout low

Two more chances to cast ballots for councillor, school trustee and Public Works referendum

Quesnel City Hall. Photo courtesy of City of Quesnel
Quesnel’s provincial government building. Melanie Law photo

Trial date set for convicted animal abuser Catherine Adams

Adams will be facing her breach of probation charges in court on Dec. 10

Quesnel’s provincial government building. Melanie Law photo
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UNBC Quesnel hosts promising meeting for teacher hopefuls

More than 35 locals showed up for UNBC Bachelor of Education meeting

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A chip truck overturned on Maple Drive Oct. 12. Karen Powell photo

UPDATE: Chip truck overturned on Maple Drive near Plywood Hill

Truck driver sustained minor injuries; other vehicle involved had no damage

A chip truck overturned on Maple Drive Oct. 12. Karen Powell photo
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CNC students collect mountain of warm clothes for locals in need

Seasons House now has four plastic bins, 25 garbage bags and four boxes of clothes to distribute

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Tip from public helps RCMP recover stolen vehicle in Bouchie Lake

A Dodge pick-up was found, although no suspect has been arrested

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Barlow Creek Fire Hall on Aird Road.                                 April Cameron photo

Residents to foot the bill for “substantial overrun” of Barlow Creek Fire Department’s 2017 budget

Taxes for residents of the Barlow Creek Fire Protection Service area are…

Barlow Creek Fire Hall on Aird Road.                                 April Cameron photo
City council candidates answered questions at the Chamber of Commerce all-candidates forum at North Cariboo Community Campus Oct. 11. From left: Kyle Townsend, Ron Paull, Scott Elliott, Fritz Wyssen, Susan MacNeill, Laurey-Anne Roodenburg, Tony Goulet, Tammy Burrows, Martin Runge and Mitch Vik. Melanie Law photo

10 candidates perform under pressure at Quesnel City Council forum

Chamber of Commerce’s event saw around 80 locals turn up to hear from councillor candidates

City council candidates answered questions at the Chamber of Commerce all-candidates forum at North Cariboo Community Campus Oct. 11. From left: Kyle Townsend, Ron Paull, Scott Elliott, Fritz Wyssen, Susan MacNeill, Laurey-Anne Roodenburg, Tony Goulet, Tammy Burrows, Martin Runge and Mitch Vik. Melanie Law photo
Ron Paull is a rotarian and 13-year council member.                                 Contributed photo

Ron Paull campaigns for four more years on council

Incumbent councillor has sat on Quesnel City Council for 13 years

Ron Paull is a rotarian and 13-year council member.                                 Contributed photo
UNBC’s campus in Prince George. Flickr/City of Prince George photo

UNBC ranks second on Maclean’s Magazine’s list

The Prince George university has regional campuses in Quesnel and Terrace

UNBC’s campus in Prince George. Flickr/City of Prince George photo
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BC Transit offering free rides on election day

BC Transit partners with City to encourage locals to get out and vote Oct. 20

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One man sentenced for Wells, Likely thefts

Nicholas Turner has been sentenced to one day in jail and 12 months’ probation

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Forestry workers’ union bans employee overtime as strike looms

First step in job action for Northern B.C. mills

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The city councillor forum will take place at the North Cariboo Community Campus in Quesnel on Thursday evening. File photo

City councillor candidate forum set for tomorrow night

Questions for candidates have been pre-selected by the Chamber of Commerce

The city councillor forum will take place at the North Cariboo Community Campus in Quesnel on Thursday evening. File photo
Minister Adrian Dix unveils the new sign at the Community Health Services door of G.R. Baker Hospital, which includes the addition of the Urgent Primary Care Centre. Melanie Law photo

Urgent Primary Care Centre announced for Quesnel

Centre will open Oct. 31, offering after-hours and weekend care to reduce impact on emergency room

Minister Adrian Dix unveils the new sign at the Community Health Services door of G.R. Baker Hospital, which includes the addition of the Urgent Primary Care Centre. Melanie Law photo
A collision on Two Mile Flat this afternoon saw RCMP and first responders attend the scene. Melanie Law photo

Vehicle collision on Two Mile Flat leaves truck overturned

RCMP said vehicle occupants appeared “in reasonable shape” but were being checked by paramedics

A collision on Two Mile Flat this afternoon saw RCMP and first responders attend the scene. Melanie Law photo
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Greyhound driver involved in fatal 2017 crash to attend pre-trial conference in Quesnel

Colin Lucas Dunlop faces one count of driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention

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Concrete barriers will be removed this evening from Johnston Bridge, with lightweight vehicles to be permitted to cross after 7 p.m. Melanie Law photo

Johnston Bridge to reopen this evening for lightweight vehicles

Personal vehicles to be permitted, with industrial traffic still on detour

Concrete barriers will be removed this evening from Johnston Bridge, with lightweight vehicles to be permitted to cross after 7 p.m. Melanie Law photo
Softwood lumber is pictured at Tolko Industries in Heffley Creek, B.C., April, 1, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

No strike action yet for Northern B.C. forestry workers

Union heads into talks in southern Interior, with hopes they could inform northern agreement

Softwood lumber is pictured at Tolko Industries in Heffley Creek, B.C., April, 1, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix. Photo: Contributed

New hospital approved for Fort St. James

Northern Health concept plan has been approved

B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix. Photo: Contributed