Tag Archives: Quesnel
UNBC Faculty Association calls for provincial intervention in strike
As the strike at UNBC enters its 20th day, the faculty association has requested provincial intervention. The union issued a statement Tuesday calling on B.C. labour minister Harry Bains to appoint a ...
Nov 26, 2019
New sharing agreement announced in Quesnel
Local and Indigenous governments as well as local forestry stakeholders will benefit from increased participation opportunities in the forest sector. The new sharing agreement is called apportionment,...
Nov 13, 2019
Quesnel man to appeal Yukon murder conviction
A 22-year-old Quesnel man will appeal his first-degree murder conviction for a 2017 shooting in Yukon. A jury found Edward Penner guilty of killing 25-year-old Adam Cormack at a gravel pit near Whiteh...
Oct 30, 2019
The City of Quesnel looking to fight climate change
The City of Quesnel has big plans to tackle climate change. The Quesnel City Council was successful in obtaining a grant to hire a person to assist in documenting the cities carbon footprint both as a...
Oct 09, 2019
Addictions funding announced for the province of B.C.
Funding announced to support communities in finding local solutions to growing overdose crisis. Funding of up to $3.5 million was announced by Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, at ...
Sep 23, 2019
Quesnel Mayor and Council meeting with Ministers at UBCM
Quesnel's Mayor Bob Simpson as well as Councillors Scott Elliott, Tony Goulet, Ron Paull and Laurey-Anne Roodenburg will be attending the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. They will have schedu...
Sep 23, 2019
Pile burning slated for Quesnel area
People on the Quesnel area may see some smoke and flames starting this week. The BC Wildfire Service is planning to burn some piles of woody debris on the western slope of Dragon Mountain. The debris ...
Sep 18, 2019
Quesnel shutters washroom over safety concerns
The City of Quesnel has shut down public washrooms near a park citing safety concerns. It says the washrooms across from Ceal Tingly Park are frequently vandalized, littered with drug paraphernalia, a...
Sep 16, 2019
Prince George RCMP uncover major property crime cache
RCMP have uncovered a trove of property believed to be stolen from Prince George, Vanderhoof, and Quesnel. Prince George Mounties discovered seven stolen vehicles, ATVs, and other equipment when they ...
Sep 13, 2019
Pile Burning near Quesnel Lake
The B.C. wildfire service has plans to burn wood debris on the southern shore of Quesnel Lake. Officials say the work is part of a project to help reduce wildfire risks. Crews will remove trees deemed...
Sep 11, 2019