Tag Archives: Cariboo Regional District
CRD announces single-use plastic policy
The Cariboo Regional District is trying to cut down its reliance on single-use plastics. The CRD board has adopted a new internal policy to reduce or eliminate single-use plastics and disposable items...
Jul 17, 2019
CRD shifts to recovery after Chilcotin flooding
The Cariboo Regional District says its emergency operations centre is turning towards recovery as waters recede from what's been described as a massive flood not likely to happen again for another 200...
Jul 15, 2019
Cariboo Regional District activates Emergency Operations Centre in response to flooding
In response to extreme rainfall and flood warnings, the Cariboo Regional District is activating its Emergency Operations Centre. Some areas in the West Chilcotin are experiencing such high stream flow...
Jul 09, 2019
CRD says plastic a problem, but bag ban unlikely
While many B.C. municipalities look at banning plastic bags, a similar move by the Cariboo Regional District isn't likely. The CRD says while cities and towns have the power to regulate business trans...
May 30, 2019
Cariboo and Fraser-Fort George launching emergency alert systems
In honour of Emergency Preparedness Week in BC, both the Cariboo and Fraser-Fort George Regional Districts are launching their emergency alert systems. Both systems are designed to notify residents vi...
May 07, 2019
New fire trucks coming to Cariboo area volunteer fire departments
Three volunteer fire departments in the Cariboo Regional District will be getting some much needed new fire engines. The CRD says it will buy the new vehicles for the Kersley, Lone Butte, and Forest G...
May 01, 2019
Ts^ilhqot'in National Government highlights collaboration and jurisdiction in report on 2017 Wildfires
A comprehensive report in to the 2017 wildfire season conducted by the Ts^ilhqot'in National Government has brought forward 33 calls to action. TNG Tribal Chair Chief Joe Alphonse highlighted the plig...
Apr 24, 2019
Two Cariboo projects receive gang reduction funding
Two Cariboo-based programs will benefit from community-based funding aimed at reducing gang and gun violence in BC. Nearly 208 thousand dollars will go to providing youth with an action plan to preven...
Apr 23, 2019
New trails coming to Quesnel to expand Wonderland Trail network
Four new bike trails will add approximately 6 kms to Quesnel's Wonderland Trails Network. A partenership between the City of Quesnel, Cariboo Regional District, and Gold Rush Cycling Club will allow t...
Apr 17, 2019
CRD gets funding for business facade improvement program
Funding for the Cariboo Regional District's proposed business facade improvement program has been approved. 20 thousand dollars in funding from the Northern Development Initiative Trust will go toward...
Apr 15, 2019