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Williams Lake energy plant in limbo despite record need for power

Williams Lake energy plant in limbo despite record need for power

Williams Lake continues to push the province to ensure Atlantic Power's biomass plant in the city can go on producing power out of wood waste.
Cariboo posties call federal action a 'slap in the face' for labour

Cariboo posties call federal action a 'slap in the face' for labour

Canada Post workers warn federal intervention will not save Christmas, only hurt workers
February 2025 court appearance for accused in 2022 Williams Lake stabbing death

February 2025 court appearance for accused in 2022 Williams Lake stabbing death

Richie Todd, 19, died on May 5, 2022 after being stabbed
B.C. demonstrates lack of commitment to UNDRIP: Xatśūll First Nation

B.C. demonstrates lack of commitment to UNDRIP: Xatśūll First Nation

B.C. gives the green light for the Cariboo Gold Project despite lack of consent from concerned first nation
Wells woman dies in BASE jumping accident in Squamish

Wells woman dies in BASE jumping accident in Squamish

A GoFundMe and memorial page have both been launched
Cariboo Chilcotin school enrolments down, finances tight

Cariboo Chilcotin school enrolments down, finances tight

School District 27 approved its 2025-2027 financial plan update which projects a small operating surplus for this year
Williams Lake hospital redevelopment on schedule, on budget

Williams Lake hospital redevelopment on schedule, on budget

New funding announced to attract livestock veterinarians to northern B.C.

New funding announced to attract livestock veterinarians to northern B.C.

The program seeks to addresses the lack of livestock vets and technologists in the region
Cariboo Gold Project mine closer to construction with EMA permits

Cariboo Gold Project mine closer to construction with EMA permits

The project, expected to process around 1.1 million tonnes of gold-bearing ore per year, is ready to begin construction
Cariboo Memorial Hospital crane to bid city adieu

Cariboo Memorial Hospital crane to bid city adieu

A construction crane will be leaving Williams Lake, but not before it lights up one more Christmas in the city.