Local motorists and highway travellers will see better driving conditions on Highway 97 in the Quesnel area from a new paving project and an upcoming transportation study.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has committed an additional $2.25 million over the next three years to reduce the spread of invasive species in B.C.

As part of B.C. on the Move, the Province's new 10-year transportation plan, work is underway to four lane Highway 97 between Dragon Lake Road and Quartz Road south of Quesnel.

Barkerville Heritage Trust will be the new operator of Cottonwood House effective April 1, 2015.

Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow's in-demand occupations will have an opportunity for interactive, hands-on experience at WorkBC's Find Your Fit tour stop at Quesnel Junior Secondary school.

The Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce is putting on a trade show May 8-10 to benefit local economic development, and thanks to nearly $11,000 in provincial Job Creation Partnership funding, one person will get event planning and office administration work experience.

The B.C. government is providing approximately $150,000 to install new elevator upgrades at the Fraser Village senior's residence in Quesnel.

Twelve Aboriginal learners in the Quesnel area are brushing up on their skills as they prepare to enter the trades with support from a community-based education and training partnership between the College of New Caledonia and the Lhtako Dene Nation.

During these cool autumn evenings, many British Columbians are starting to light their fireplaces or wood stoves to help keep their homes warm. However, people who cut or use...