Quesnel

Quesnel mayor Ron Paull (Frank Peebles photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Quesnel censures mayor in wake of residential school book controversy

Council disciplined the mayor for jeopardizing their relationship with Indigenous communities

 

West Fraser Timber’s MDF plant in Quesnel the site of an effluent spill now under investigation. The waste chemicals reportedly did not make it into the nearby Fraser River.

Waterways deemed safe after effluent spill at Cariboo fibreboard plant

Officials say nearby river not impacted by West Fraser Timber Quesnel factory incident

 

Black Press reporter Jordy Cunningham interviewing Jaime Wong, assistant judo coach for Zone 5. (Brittany Webster/Black Press)

Judo athlete turned coach returns to BC Winter Games

Jaime Wong competed in judo in two previous games

  • Feb 24, 2024

 

The Quesnel RCMP is investigating a fatal incident in which the victim appears to be an armed home invader. (Canadian Press file photo)

Suspected home invader dead after encounter with B.C. homeowner: police

RCMP investigating violent incident on west side of Quesnel Friday

The Quesnel RCMP is investigating a fatal incident in which the victim appears to be an armed home invader. (Canadian Press file photo)
Two Quesnel youth were killed in an automobile incident. (Black Press file photo)

Two 17-year-olds killed in crash, B.C. Interior community reeling

School district on standby as grieving youth respond to single-vehicle incident in Quesnel

Two Quesnel youth were killed in an automobile incident. (Black Press file photo)
This grizzly came right into suburban Quesnel pursuing food, eating from this tree on Moffat Street. (Photo by Julie Dorge Photography)

Grizzly bears in Quesnel subdivision cause concern, debate

Unusual bear sighting well inside the city

This grizzly came right into suburban Quesnel pursuing food, eating from this tree on Moffat Street. (Photo by Julie Dorge Photography)
This trail camera shows the success of the lure scents for drawing bears into the counting zone. (Photo submitted)

Researchers hunt for bear minimums, bear maximums in B.C. wilderness

Cariboo region First Nations doing counting bears in anticipation of feeding future policy decisions

This trail camera shows the success of the lure scents for drawing bears into the counting zone. (Photo submitted)
Tilly, the very lucky, very injured kitten was discovered in Quesnel by kind residents who got her to the SPCA for significant medical attention. (Photo by SPCA)

Alone, severely hurt kitten rescued by Good Samaritan in Quesnel

Hurt kitten was found on the shores of Dragon Lake, taken to SPCA

Tilly, the very lucky, very injured kitten was discovered in Quesnel by kind residents who got her to the SPCA for significant medical attention. (Photo by SPCA)
Quesnel RCMP pursued a male and female armed robbery suspects after a vehicle was stolen at gunpoint from youths in a convenience store parking lot. (Black Press file photo)

2 Quesnel youths robbed at gunpoint, suspects take off with wallet, car

Theft turned into a police pursuit that was forced to end due to risk to public

Quesnel RCMP pursued a male and female armed robbery suspects after a vehicle was stolen at gunpoint from youths in a convenience store parking lot. (Black Press file photo)
Residents are experiencing poor air quality as the wildfire activity increases in the region. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

As wildfire season worsens in B.C.’s north, residents urged to prepare

Have an evacuation plan in place

Residents are experiencing poor air quality as the wildfire activity increases in the region. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
A video featuring Quesnel toddler Thomas’s efforts at his parent’s water factory has captured millions of views from around the world. (Submitted photo)

VIDEO: B.C. water-toting toddler goes viral for helping out at family business

1-year-old Thomas has become an internet sensation

A video featuring Quesnel toddler Thomas’s efforts at his parent’s water factory has captured millions of views from around the world. (Submitted photo)
Kisses for the SPCA from puppies responsibly surrendered by a Quesnel dog breeder. (SPCA photo)

Almost 2 dozen golden retriever adults, puppies surrendered to SPCA in Quesnel

Dog breeder hands off to North Cariboo SPCA

Kisses for the SPCA from puppies responsibly surrendered by a Quesnel dog breeder. (SPCA photo)
An injured mule deer buck was located and euthanized in Quesnel on Wednesday, Nov. 23. (Twitter/BC Conservation Officer Service)

Deer wandering with arrow in side euthanized in Quesnel, sparking warning to hunters

The animal was located by the Conservation Officer Service and the RCMP

An injured mule deer buck was located and euthanized in Quesnel on Wednesday, Nov. 23. (Twitter/BC Conservation Officer Service)
The Parole Board of Canada has denied Tara Desousa, 40, parole once again, out of a belief that they still pose a potentially high risk to the public. This image has been cropped from the original photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg

Public safety over Gladue: B.C. dangerous offender denied parole after 25 years behind bars

Tara Desousa was 15 years old when they sexually assaulted an infant in Quesnel in 1997

The Parole Board of Canada has denied Tara Desousa, 40, parole once again, out of a belief that they still pose a potentially high risk to the public. This image has been cropped from the original photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Lars Hagberg
Five men were arrested in a commercial parking lot off Newman Road Saturday, Aug. 27. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)

Cocaine and cash: Police make largest drug seizure in detachment history in Quesnel

Five men were arrested

Five men were arrested in a commercial parking lot off Newman Road Saturday, Aug. 27. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Observer)
Donald Preston was last seen on July 31. (RCMP submitted photo)

Family of missing B.C. man turns to investigator behind popular podcast to help solve case

Investigator claims foul play involved, Quesnel RCMP says no evidence yet to suggest that

Donald Preston was last seen on July 31. (RCMP submitted photo)
A notice of civil claim has been filed against the City of Quesnel, the city’s manager, and the provincial government by non-vaccinated employees who were terminated earlier this year. (Photo courtesy of City of Quesnel)

Former employees launch lawsuit against City of Quesnel around vaccine mandates

A notice of civil claim was recently filed in B.C. Supreme Court

A notice of civil claim has been filed against the City of Quesnel, the city’s manager, and the provincial government by non-vaccinated employees who were terminated earlier this year. (Photo courtesy of City of Quesnel)
Tyson Roberts of Quesnel holds on during the saddle bronc event at the B.C. High School Rodeo in Spring 2020. (Cassidy Dankochik photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Support pours in for seriously injured 16-year-old northern B.C. rodeo star

Tyson Roberts, 16, remains in Vancouver General Hospital

Tyson Roberts of Quesnel holds on during the saddle bronc event at the B.C. High School Rodeo in Spring 2020. (Cassidy Dankochik photo - Quesnel Cariboo Observer)
The pin fundraiser has had 10 different designs over the last ten years. (Submitted photo)

Quesnel autism awareness fundraiser entering 10th year

Matthew and Laura Hender have spent the last decade raising funds for local charities

The pin fundraiser has had 10 different designs over the last ten years. (Submitted photo)
Dolly has already lost at least 20 pounds after arriving last October to Crooked Leg Ranch. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Cariboo Observer)

Quesnel dog moving along her weight loss journey

A severely overweight dog at Crooked Leg Ranch is capturing attention and hearts

Dolly has already lost at least 20 pounds after arriving last October to Crooked Leg Ranch. (Rebecca Dyok photo — Quesnel Cariboo Observer)