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Former Interior Health top doc convicted of sex crime loses licence

Former Interior Health top doc convicted of sex crime loses licence

Albert Stefanus De Villiers has surrendered his licence with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. and cannot apply to another jurisdiction
CRD aims for better access road into Esler Sports Complex

CRD aims for better access road into Esler Sports Complex

“You can’t even get an ambulance down the road at times,” said Area E director Melynda Neufeld
City of Williams Lake asks province, feds, to pay up

City of Williams Lake asks province, feds, to pay up

Williams Lake will be sending invoices to senior levels of government for what they see as costs the city should not be responsible for
UPDATE: Traffic lights now working at 'Y' in Williams Lake

UPDATE: Traffic lights now working at 'Y' in Williams Lake

The intersection is once again operating as a functional traffic light
B.C. seniors can defer property tax payments thanks to provincial program

B.C. seniors can defer property tax payments thanks to provincial program

Property tax deferment is low interest loan that can help struggling seniors
Over 120 feral cats rescued in Lone Butte area

Over 120 feral cats rescued in Lone Butte area

The operation cost $25,000 to complete
Impact of tariffs on softwood lumber industry focus of talk in Williams Lake

Impact of tariffs on softwood lumber industry focus of talk in Williams Lake

The event will be hosted on Friday, May 23 from 10 a.m. until noon in City Hall Council Chambers, is free to attend and open to the public.
New child care facility to open in Williams Lake on May 20

New child care facility to open in Williams Lake on May 20

The centre already has a long wait list for children between the ages of zero and five, though there is still space available for school age children
Smithers mayor acclaimed president of local government association

Smithers mayor acclaimed president of local government association

Gladys Atrill sees fiscal responsibility and advocacy as the two key issues for her one-year term
Smithers baby in Children's Hospital after May 4 crash north of Williams Lake

Smithers baby in Children's Hospital after May 4 crash north of Williams Lake

Haley Kaufman said she is thankful for the paramedics who saved their lives