News Releases

Cariboo broadband survey submission deadline

Jan. 11, 2021
21 - 01
For Immediate Release

Cariboo broadband survey deadline January 22

 The first phase of an initiative to bring improved internet and mobile phone service to the Cariboo region will end on January 22, when the public survey on broadband coverage in the region ends. To date over two thousand responses have been received from residents, property owners, and businesses within the Cariboo Regional District.

 While documenting the realities of limited service in the region...

CRD Solid Waste Advisory Committee seeks new members

The CRD is initiating a Solid Waste Management Plan update, and is in search of dedicated individuals from environmental/conservation organizations, business groups, consumer groups, large waste generators, First Nations communities, school districts, chambers of commerce, business associations, ratepayers or community associations, interested residents, youth and seniors from all CRD electoral areas and member municipalities to form a Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

The Solid Waste Advisory Committee...

Alternative approval process completed for Maple Drive street lighting

The alternative approval process (AAP) for the proposed installation of streetlights along Maple Drive in Electoral Area ‘A’, immediately south of the City of Quesnel was completed on Monday, November 16 and approved by the CRD board on December 4. Now the regional district will be working with BC Hydro to have 23 streetlights installed along Maple Drive. Residents along the corridor (see accompanying map for the location of the streetlights and AAP eligible voter boundaries) will pay $7.31 per $100,000...

CRD launches broadband connectivity survey

The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is conducting a survey of residents, businesses, organizations and institutions regarding broadband service in the region. The purpose of the survey is to obtain information and feedback about existing internet and cellular services in the CRD, to assist with future planning and strategy development intended to improve high speed internet service in rural areas.

The survey can be filled out online at:

Resident Survey

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cariboord-res

Business...

Reporting Flooding or Slide Activity

What's New

Due to the recent precipitation, there are areas in the region currently experiencing flooding. At this time, the CRD is monitoring the situation. If your home, property or access is impacted, we encourage you to reach out and contact our public information line at 1-866-759-4977.