# Quesnel Cariboo Observer Cariboo News Page: Feed: --- ## [More than 50 BCWS members continue to battle Bradley Creek wildfire in Vernon](https://quesnelobserver.com/2026/08/20/more-than-50-bcws-members-continue-to-battle-bradley-creek-wildfire-in-vernon/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ The fire has been listed as being held since Aug. 8 ## [Difficult terrain, ‘stubborn fire behaviour’ causing challenges at Bald Range blaze near Summerland](https://quesnelobserver.com/2026/08/20/difficult-terrain-stubborn-fire-behaviour-causing-challenges-at-bald-range-blaze-near-summerland/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ The secondary school and curling club are being used ## [Accused testifies he feared for his life in Grand Forks manslaughter trial](https://quesnelobserver.com/2026/08/19/accused-testifies-he-feared-for-his-life-in-grand-forks-manslaughter-trial/) _2026-08-20 · none_ The man accused of a 2023 Grand Forks area death took the stand at his manslaughter trial on Wednesday, detailing the moments leading up to and after he pulled the \[…\] ## [Expect smoke, flame overnight as crews remain on scene of Summerland wildfire](https://quesnelobserver.com/2026/08/19/the-weather-conditions-arent-helping-us-much-bald-range-in-summerland-wildfire-continues-to-grow-northwest/) _2026-08-20 · Jordy Cunningham_ BCWS provided a new video update on Tuesday ## [Potential for aggressive behaviour at Brunswick Complex fire in Fraser Canyon](https://quesnelobserver.com/2026/08/19/minimal-growth-overnight-at-ainslie-creek-fire-in-fraser-canyon/) _2026-08-20 · none_ Weather conditions anticipated to get warmer, drier over next few days ## [A dumpster fire in Kamloops under investigation](https://quesnelobserver.com/2026/08/19/a-dumpster-fire-near-wilson-street-and-tranquille-road-under-investigation/) _2026-08-19 · Khushi Arora_ Released images by RCMP shows the suspect who set a dumpster on fire ## [High-risk sex offender arrested twice in six days](https://quesnelobserver.com/2026/08/19/high-risk-sex-offender-arrested-twice-in-six-days/) _2026-08-19 · none_ Man charged with trespass at night, break and enter, and obstruction of a peace officer ## [Tariff deal on the horizon, but outlook still uncertain for B.C. forestry](https://quesnelobserver.com/2026/08/19/tariff-deal-on-the-horizon-but-outlook-still-uncertain-for-b-c-forestry/) _2026-08-19 · none_ Leaders of both the U.S. and Canada expressed optimism that a deal is at hand ## [Brief polling lead for B.C. Conservatives quickly erodes under new leader Findlay](https://quesnelobserver.com/2026/08/19/brief-polling-lead-for-b-c-conservatives-quickly-erodes-under-new-leader-findlay/) _2026-08-19 · none_ Several polls now have the B.C. NDP ahead of the Conservatives ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YWTN8BlRfVTd) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Abbotsford police investigate viral videos of 2 littering incidents](https://quesnelobserver.com/2026/08/19/abbotsford-police-investigate-viral-videos-of-2-littering-incidents/) _2026-08-19 · none_ Recorded incidents reportedly took place at Mill Lake Park and Blue Jay Elementary