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Multiple fatalities have occurred on the Highway 5 corridor in recent months, including a triple fatality near Clearwater. (Clearwater Times photo)

Clearwater meeting highlights community’s ‘visceral’ fears of Highway 5 road safety

Local representatives concerned highway patrol may centralize in Kamloops

Lhtako Dene Nation chief Clifford LeBrun pledges $50,000 to the Lhtako Quesnel BC Winter Games, to solidify their partnership in the event. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Lhtako Dene Nation donates an early legacy

BC Winter Games gets partnership contribution from FN

Al Manderson is the voice of Quesnel hockey. (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

HOMETOWN HERO: Manderson’s mic is always hot in the Quesnel ice rink

Broadcaster and rink announcer excited for Coy Cup

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Councillor Ken Herar shows off the Pride Progress Flag at council on June 6, 2022. The matter was revisited on Monday (March 20) with the council voting to move forward without flying the pride flag at municipal locations. /Screenshot from Mission council
B.C. city says no to flying pride flag at local facilities
A child plays the video game “Fortnite” in Chicago, Saturday, Oct.6, 2018. A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be “as addictive as possible” for children. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Martha Irvine
B.C. parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game
Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade is facing two charges of sexual assault, one for an alleged incident involving a patient at his Surrey practice reported in July of 2022, the other for a similar allegation involving a patient at his clinic’s former Delta location that occurred between July and October of 2019. (Surrey RCMP/submitted photo)
B.C. doctor facing second charge of sexual assault
Taylor Swift performs during the opener of her Eras tour, Friday, March 17, 2023, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Murray Daly will assume his new role of the Cariboo Regional District's CAO on May 15, 2023. (CRD photo)

Cariboo Regional District appoints new chief administrative officer

Murray Daly will be moving from Clinton where he was the CAO for the village

Murray Daly will assume his new role of the Cariboo Regional District's CAO on May 15, 2023. (CRD photo)
RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)

Home hit by bullets in drive-by shooting near Clearwater; police investigating

No injuries reported as a result of the incident, police still on scene

RCMP crest. (Black Press Media files)
While most Lower Mainland routes don’t require winter tires past March 31, anyone heading north or into the Interior should keep them on until April 30. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure file.

Most drivers in B.C. should keep winter tires on vehicles until April 30

Spring is here, but Road Safety at Work’s Shift Into Winter campaign…

While most Lower Mainland routes don’t require winter tires past March 31, anyone heading north or into the Interior should keep them on until April 30. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure file.
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BC Premier David Eby speaks during a press conference in Vancouver, Tuesday March 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam
Saskatchewan First Nation comes to B.C. to talk about taking over child welfare
A shelf of drugs at a pharmacy Thursday, March 8, 2012 in Quebec City. In B.C., pharmacist Aftabahmed Abdullatif Shaikh is serving a one month suspension for faking his COVID vaccine records. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
B.C. pharmacist suspended for faking his own COVID vaccine records
A sombre group after the Colin John decision in the murder of Derek Descoteau. From left: Paula Phillips, Kristina Tkachuk, Brenda Smith, Janelle Guyatt and Leah Guyatt outside the Duncan courthouse. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Anger grips B.C. courtroom after man found not responsible in 2016 slashing death
Conservative deputy leader Tim Uppal rises during Question Period, in Ottawa, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. A cross-section of Canadian MPs are calling out India’s crackdown in the state of Punjab, as those criticizing internet restrictions face threatening tweets. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Canadian MPs of all stripes condemn Punjab crackdown as some receive online threats
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A cougar was euthanized near Lac La Hache Saturday after killing a dog. (File photo)

Cougar euthanized after taking dog from porch at Lac La Hache

B.C. conservation officers responded to the report

A cougar was euthanized near Lac La Hache Saturday after killing a dog. (File photo)
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)
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)
Firefighters battle the Flat Lake wildfire. (Warren Lowe photo - submitted).

Cariboo residents urged to have an emergency plan in place

The CRD wants residents to get their emergency plans in place in case of disaster

Firefighters battle the Flat Lake wildfire. (Warren Lowe photo - submitted).
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)
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

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The Chilcotin River and its tributaries are critical fish habitat. (Photo submitted)
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).
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)
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)
Beyond the Haunting is a team of paranormal investigators who include Kelly Ireland (left), Corine Carey and Leanne Sallenback. Their documentary, Haunted Gold Rush, won the Tourism BC Innovation award as part of the 2023 BC Tourism and Hospitality awards. (Photo submitted)

Haunted Gold Rush documentary scoops Tourism BC Innovation Award

Due to the success of the documentary the team is greenlit for 6 new episodes airing this year

Beyond the Haunting is a team of paranormal investigators who include Kelly Ireland (left), Corine Carey and Leanne Sallenback. Their documentary, Haunted Gold Rush, won the Tourism BC Innovation award as part of the 2023 BC Tourism and Hospitality awards. (Photo submitted)