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Provincial snowpack sitting at 61 per cent of average on May 15

Provincial snowpack sitting at 61 per cent of average on May 15

As of May 15, more than a third of B.C.'s snowpack had already melted, leading to drought concerns
Williams Lake council to look at options to address safety concerns

Williams Lake council to look at options to address safety concerns

A memorandum is proposing a curfew, increased RCMP patrols, and involuntary treatment to deal with issues in the downtown
Murder charge laid in 2023 death of infant in Williams Lake

Murder charge laid in 2023 death of infant in Williams Lake

Charges have been laid in relation to the death of a child from 2023
VIDEO: Are you missing a budgie in Williams Lake?

VIDEO: Are you missing a budgie in Williams Lake?

A budgie was found outside Cariboo Memorial Hospital Monday, May 26
New accessible viewing area opens at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Park

New accessible viewing area opens at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Park

Part two of major infrastructure project enhances tourism and accessibility in the region at Spahats Falls in Wells Gray Park
Three overnight closures coming to Highway 1 east of Lytton

Three overnight closures coming to Highway 1 east of Lytton

Three 10-hour closures taking place between May 28 and June 4 to facilitate work at new Tank Hill overpass
'All she needed was love': bench honours Williams Lake woman

'All she needed was love': bench honours Williams Lake woman

An event on May 31 at 1 p.m. will be held in Herb Gardner Park to mark the installation of a memorial to honour those lost to addiction, homelessness and the organizations which support them - and especially Cheryl Folden, who died on January 8, 2024
School District 27’s 2025 Indigenous Role Models crowned

School District 27’s 2025 Indigenous Role Models crowned

Secwepemc students Michaellaine Evans and Terrence Ramos are the 2025 Indigenous Role Models for SD 27
Interior Health faces class-action lawsuit over 2009 data breach

Interior Health faces class-action lawsuit over 2009 data breach

The lawsuit alleges the health authority failed to safeguard the personal information of thousands of current and former employees
Williams Lake library staff safety concerns shared with CRD board

Williams Lake library staff safety concerns shared with CRD board

Management said staff safety is non-negotiable and since July 2024 security has been on site when the library is open