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Prescribed burn planned near White Road south of Williams Lake
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (227+ words) BC Wildfire Service with the support of the Williams Lake Fire Department, will conduct a prescribed burn near White Road. "The prescribed burn will take place south of Williams Lake on approximately 20 hectares of land adjacent to White Road," Fire…...
Work Safe BC slaps $182, 000 penalty on PG worksite
16+ hour, 5+ min ago (132+ words) Tidewatwer Midstream and Infrastructure was handed a $182, 282. 38 penalty for a high-risk violation at its Prince George worksite. Work Safe BC said during a procedure to clear a blockage in a heavy fuel oil line, there was an uncontrolled flow of…...
BC Ministry of Finance explains why it's eliminating $200 northern and rural home owner benefit
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (40+ words) mycariboonow. com BC Ministry of Finance explains why it's eliminating $200 northern and rural home owner benefit 100 Mile House Office Phone: 250-395-3848...
Fire departments in Quesnel, Williams Lake and 100 Mile to join forces for severe wildfire response
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (41+ words) mycariboonow. com Fire departments in Quesnel, Williams Lake and 100 Mile to join forces for severe wildfire response 100 Mile House Office Phone: 250-395-3848...
Help on the way for Quesnel Rodeo Club to replace upper washroom at Alex Fraser Park
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (54+ words) My Cariboo Now Help on the way for Quesnel Rodeo Club to replace upper washroom at Alex Fraser Park Something going on in the Cariboo you think people should know about? 100 Mile House Office Phone: 250-395-3848...
Families urge B. C. to rethink changes to autism funding
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (441+ words) The B. C. Conservatives and some families of children with autism gathered at the legislature Thursday to call on the province to reconsider recent changes to disability funding. They voiced concerns that the new programs could reduce access to needed supports and…...
Sweeping changes to healthcare oversight take effect in B. C.
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (850+ words) A major overhaul of how health professionals are regulated in British Columbia took effect Wednesday. The Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) covers doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists and a wide range of other regulated health professions. B. C. Health Minister Josie…...
Williams Lake student advocating for need of a blood donor center
5+ day, 19+ min ago (270+ words) A Williams Lake high school student and his mentor are on a mission. Since February, Nathan Daye and Bhavna Pooni, have been raising awareness about blood donation and the need for a donor centre in the Cariboo. The duo have…...
Quesnel City Council will put more money into its Capital Reinvestment Reserve in the future
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (39+ words) mycariboonow. com Quesnel City Council will put more money into its Capital Reinvestment Reserve in the future 100 Mile House Office Phone: 250-395-3848...
Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation making great strides thanks to their partnerships
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (218+ words) Following events like the 2017 Elephant Hill fire, many areas were left with dense stands of damaged trees and heavy fuel buildup, increasing the risk in the landscape and slowing natural forest growth. With support from the Forest Enhancement Society of…...