Local News

Highway 97 has been fully reopened just north of Quesnel after a vehicle incident closed the stretch this morning. The incident was at Pollard Road, 11 kilometres north of Quesnel. DriveBC had sent an alert at 11 a.m.

Power has been restored at University of Northern British Columbia following a day without classes. "Classes scheduled for this evening will take place," officials said in a statement issued at 4:15 p.m.

There's no estimated time as to when power may be restored

A 23-year-old man was killed Wednesday evening in a head-on collision on Highway 16, west of the city. North District RCMP, who were called to the scene between Norman Lake and Bednesti Roads at 5:15 p.m.

Hundreds of sawmill workers being laid off, some permanently

Get in the holiday spirit with jaw-dropping acrobatics

There's snow in the forecast

The Salvation Army's Christmas kettle campaign will start with a splash. A kickoff event featuring a trio of musical guests - The Bel Canto Choir, Jaymie Walker, and Cliff Raphael - will be held this Friday at Pine Centre Mall, 4-6 p.m.

The McLeod Lake Mackenzie community forest has passed a Forest Practices Board audit.

The Canadian Red Cross has a further $10 million to put towards helping wildfire victims recover thanks to the provincial government.