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New housing units down in B.C., but expert predicts reversal
14 hours ago · New figures from Statistics Canada confirm a declining trend in new housing units, but an expert predicts this could soon be trending the other way. Figures released Tuesday show 3,163 housing units created in B.C. in September 2024, down from 3,895 units in August and down from the 2024 peak of 7,128 in April.
Local News - Quesnel Cariboo Observer
Nov 7, 2024 · Planned 12-hour power outage for 1,569 Cariboo customers Nov. 2. The power will be off Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. due to work at the Soda Creek substation north of Williams Lake. Oct 30, 2024 11:06 AM Read more >. 1.
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3 days ago · RCMP arrest robbery suspect after staff member struck with hatchet in Quesnel. A 19-year-old man was arrested in relation to a robbery in Quesnel, Mounties said. Nov 12, 2024 2:03 PM Read more >.
Quesnel Community Foundation launches $50K challenge campaign
18 hours ago · The Quesnel Community Foundation once again has an anonymous donor matching donations up to $50k until Dec. 15. A release from the foundation said the board of directors is enthusiastic and excited by Quesnel's generosity. The foundation has been in existence for over 20 years, president Graeme Armstrong told The Observer.
Photos: Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department responds to blaze
3 days ago · Quesnel Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call about a structure fire on Nason Street, Monday (Nov. 11) evening. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze with several fire trucks and many first responders attending the scene. They used hoses to put out the flames and equipment to dissipate the smoke so they could ensure the fire was ...
Update: Hold-and-secure lifted at two Quesnel schools, no arrests …
Sep 13, 2024 · The RCMP put out a news release saying the lockdown and secure-and-hold at two Quesnel schools has been lifted. RCMP responded to the Quesnel Junior School at around 8:15 a.m. due to a student reporting having seen a man who may have had a firearm near the school grounds. Quesnel Junior School was placed on hold-and-secure while Lakeview ...
City of Quesnel names new city manager - Quesnel Cariboo …
Oct 18, 2024 · Austin Kelly/Quesnel Observer. The City of Quesnel has announced Joel McKay will be taking on the role of city manager following the departure of Byron Jonhson, who left to take up a new job in Clearwater. McKay has been serving as CEO of the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) since 2016 and served as communications director for the ...
Quesnel to seek grants to cover estimated $34M water treatment …
May 27, 2024 · Quesnel to seek grants to cover estimated $34M water treatment system. Quesnel’s drinking water was the topic of conversation at the May 21 city council meeting. Council voted to receive the 2023 Annual Water Report, which gives a summary of the city of Quesnel’s water management practices and a brief description of the water distribution ...
The new Quesnel Cariboo Observer is here today
May 10, 2023 · The new Quesnel Cariboo Observer is here today. Next edition of the newspaper is stuffed full of info and entertainment. Frank Peebles May 10, 2023 5:30 AM. Danielle Paul has become the face of Quesnel’s Red Dress Day events. Paul was one of many who came to a ceremony in January, 2021 honouring murdered northern woman Carmelita Abraham.