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A partially constructed house in the Heron Ridge subdivision in 100 Mile House. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

No quick fix in sight for South Cariboo housing crisis

Slow development and high rental prices putting a squeeze on local residents

A partially constructed house in the Heron Ridge subdivision in 100 Mile House. (Fiona Grisswell photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Francophone culture?

International Francophone Day, on March 20, is a celebration of French language and culture

This figure, shown at the Vernon Winter Carnival, is also the mascot for the Quebec Winter Carnival. What is the name of this mascot? (Black Press file photo)
Quesnel councillor Mitch Vik (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Quesnel’s tax shift got shifted

Council votes to recind previous plan for commercial, residental taxation

Quesnel councillor Mitch Vik (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Pride Society supporters packed City Hall to protest recent hate propaganda and encourage anti-hate policies - a motion that mayor and council did, in fact, adopt within a matter of minutes of the suggestion. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Quesnel City Hall packed with Pride

Anti-hate policies adopted, to loud applause

Pride Society supporters packed City Hall to protest recent hate propaganda and encourage anti-hate policies - a motion that mayor and council did, in fact, adopt within a matter of minutes of the suggestion. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
Quesnel mayor Ron Paull (third from right) is flanked on the right by the two 2022 Ambassador Leadership Program winners Jada Crossman and Nevaeh Kueber, and on his left are the candidates for the 2023 title. (Photo submitted)

Ambassador candidates meet Quesnel council

The annual leadership program has six 2023 participants

Quesnel mayor Ron Paull (third from right) is flanked on the right by the two 2022 Ambassador Leadership Program winners Jada Crossman and Nevaeh Kueber, and on his left are the candidates for the 2023 title. (Photo submitted)
Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How Irish are you?

St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17, is a celebration of Ireland and Irish culture

Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)
The Chilcotin River and its tributaries are critical fish habitat. (Photo submitted)

Chilcotin ranch fined $455,000 after pleading guilty to altering salmon habitat

Altherr Schellenberg Cattle Co. Ltd impacted tributaries of the Chilcotin River

  • Mar 16, 2023
The Chilcotin River and its tributaries are critical fish habitat. (Photo submitted)
Jim Hilton pens a column on forestry each week for the Williams Lake Tribune. (File photo)

FOREST INK: Changes to B.C. forest policy signal new approach to management

The government seeks a balanced approach

  • Mar 19, 2023
Jim Hilton pens a column on forestry each week for the Williams Lake Tribune. (File photo)
Concentrator plant grinding bay at Mount Polley Mine. (Mount Polley Mine photo)

Mount Polley Mine reopened, busy with ore stockpiles, construction, processing, monitoring

Mount Polley is a proud supporter of local communities

  • Mar 18, 2023
Concentrator plant grinding bay at Mount Polley Mine. (Mount Polley Mine photo)
Percy Guichon, executive director of CCR and councillor of Tŝideldel First Nation, inspecting during a tree planting. (Shell Canada Ltd. photo)

Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. a leader in forest management

The Indigenous company pushes the boundaries of innovative forestry management techniques,

  • Mar 18, 2023
Percy Guichon, executive director of CCR and councillor of Tŝideldel First Nation, inspecting during a tree planting. (Shell Canada Ltd. photo)
Gibraltar Mine has been operated by Taseko since 2005. (Taseko-Gibraltar Mine photo)

GIBRALTAR MINE: Cariboo’s contribution to an essential metal

Last year, Gibraltar produced 97 million pounds of copper

  • Mar 18, 2023
Gibraltar Mine has been operated by Taseko since 2005. (Taseko-Gibraltar Mine photo)
Sailor First Class William Henderson, of the Royal Canadian Navy, prepares to dive under the ice of Sheridan Lake with a member of the Royal New Zealand Royal Navy last week. The navy ran a five-day exercise with members of the United States Navy, NZRN, the Royal Navy and the Netherlands Royal Navy. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)

Navy holds ice diving operation on Sheridan Lake

Divers included members of the United States, New Zealand, Netherlands and UK navies

Sailor First Class William Henderson, of the Royal Canadian Navy, prepares to dive under the ice of Sheridan Lake with a member of the Royal New Zealand Royal Navy last week. The navy ran a five-day exercise with members of the United States Navy, NZRN, the Royal Navy and the Netherlands Royal Navy. (Patrick Davies photo - 100 Mile Free Press)
The Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department in 2020. (Photo submitted).

Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department moving forward following meeting with CRD

Poul Beer appointed the new chief of the Interlakes Fire department

The Interlakes Volunteer Fire Department in 2020. (Photo submitted).
Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Indoor Spring Classic Rodeo coming up April 14, 15 and 16. (Williams Lake Tribune file photo)

Expect tradition, modern twists at Indoor Spring Classic Rodeo in Williams Lake

Extra protocols will be in place to safeguard livestock, ticket sales online

Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Indoor Spring Classic Rodeo coming up April 14, 15 and 16. (Williams Lake Tribune file photo)
Seedy Saturday at the Quesnel CNC campus is the green thumb’s kickoff to spring, with seed exchanging along with exchanges of knowledge all taking root. (Quesnel Observer photo)

Quesnel feels the need for seed

Ideas and plantlife all grow from Seedy Saturday

Seedy Saturday at the Quesnel CNC campus is the green thumb’s kickoff to spring, with seed exchanging along with exchanges of knowledge all taking root. (Quesnel Observer photo)
The Quesnel Kangaroos celebrate the big win in the deciding game of the CIHL playoffs. (Tracey Roberts photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Kangarooting for the CIHL champs

Quesnel wins the league trophy, aims next for Coy

The Quesnel Kangaroos celebrate the big win in the deciding game of the CIHL playoffs. (Tracey Roberts photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
The U15 Quesnel Thunder are the zone champions for 2023, heading off to Port Alberni for the provincials. (Greg Scott photo)

U15 Quesnel Thunder are zone champs

Local hockey team heading to provincials

The U15 Quesnel Thunder are the zone champions for 2023, heading off to Port Alberni for the provincials. (Greg Scott photo)
Quesnel’s Provincial Government Building is located in downtown Quesnel. (Rebecca Dyok photo)

Coroner’s inquest set for Solonas case in Quesnel courthouse

The 2017 death of Nadine Solonas to be publicly examined

Quesnel’s Provincial Government Building is located in downtown Quesnel. (Rebecca Dyok photo)
Quesnel RCMP were called on to chase down a number of suspects who tried to flee, over the past weekend. (Rebecca Dyok file photo — Quesnel Observer)

Chases within pursuits for Quesnel cops

Police were kept running this weekend

Quesnel RCMP were called on to chase down a number of suspects who tried to flee, over the past weekend. (Rebecca Dyok file photo — Quesnel Observer)
A proposed interconnector project would include rebuilding the Quesnel River Bridge and the Quesnel Rail Crossing north of the existing structures. On budget day, MLA Coralee Oakes asked for a government update on the bridge component. (Melanie Law photo)

Oakes urges answers on Quesnel River Bridge

MLA looking to advance major infrastructure piece

A proposed interconnector project would include rebuilding the Quesnel River Bridge and the Quesnel Rail Crossing north of the existing structures. On budget day, MLA Coralee Oakes asked for a government update on the bridge component. (Melanie Law photo)