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Williams Lake council eyes incorporating west side - again

Williams Lake council eyes incorporating west side - again

City council is bringing up the potential for incorporating some crown land on the westside of the city again as they update the official community plan
It’s always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.’s capital is brighter

It’s always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.’s capital is brighter

Victoria receives an average of 661 mm of rain annually, compared with 1,426 mm in Sooke and 1,537 mm in Vancouver
Williams Lake council votes to 'put their money where their mouth is'

Williams Lake council votes to 'put their money where their mouth is'

City council voted in favour of prioritizing livability for seniors both as strategic and budgetary priorities
Williams Lake business donates $92K to Orange Shirt Society

Williams Lake business donates $92K to Orange Shirt Society

Williams Lake business owner Carl Johnson sold 10,000 Orange Shirts this year and is donating $92,000 to Phyllis Webstad’s organization 
Williams Lake Sacred Heart Catholic School to close June 2025

Williams Lake Sacred Heart Catholic School to close June 2025

The school has operated in Williams Lake since the early 1980s
Cariboo Chilcotin district seeks input on upcoming calendars

Cariboo Chilcotin district seeks input on upcoming calendars

Draft calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 are available to view before Feb. 6
Williams Lake man remains in custody after day-long bail hearing

Williams Lake man remains in custody after day-long bail hearing

Judge S. Mulder hear arguments from both sides in a hearing on Jan. 10 to determine if Travis Storoschuk should be released while waiting to face a number of charges
Two month hiatus expected for Cariboo Regional District meeting live stream

Two month hiatus expected for Cariboo Regional District meeting live stream

The Cariboo Regional District is replacing its old audio-streaming equipment
Museum of Cariboo Chilcotin catches council up on 2024 events

Museum of Cariboo Chilcotin catches council up on 2024 events

An update to council on Jan. 14 highlighted some of the action at the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin in 2024
Fort St. James man pleads guilty to shooting cousin’s husband in the head

Fort St. James man pleads guilty to shooting cousin’s husband in the head

Thomas Kaylan Frank Duncan pleads guilty to second degree murder in the death of John Louis Lazarre