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Holding Hope for families facing substance use in Williams Lake

Holding Hope for families facing substance use in Williams Lake

As the toxic drug crisis continues, a new program is being offered in Williams Lake to support families of those struggling with substance use.
River levels return to normal as B.C. landslide debris safely exits system

River levels return to normal as B.C. landslide debris safely exits system

Focus now turns to slope stability and spawning salmon
Tsilhqot'in National Government issues closure for Chilcotin salmon

Tsilhqot'in National Government issues closure for Chilcotin salmon

Tsilhqot'in National Government is asking members to not fish for salmon heading back to the Chilcotin area to spawn to help support recovery after a landslide blocked the river.
Memories all that remain of Pothole Ranch at Farwell Canyon

Memories all that remain of Pothole Ranch at Farwell Canyon

Most of the iconic homestead with swept away by the Chilcotin River landslide
'People expect the ER to be open': Minister Dix

'People expect the ER to be open': Minister Dix

The minister met with Williams Lake mayor and council July 30, 2024
Salmon a main concern after Chilcotin River landslide: Cullen

Salmon a main concern after Chilcotin River landslide: Cullen

Minister Nathan Cullen flew over the slide area Aug. 7, 2024
Some evacuation orders downgraded for Shetland Creek wildfire

Some evacuation orders downgraded for Shetland Creek wildfire

Evacuation order downgraded to alert for some residents of Venables Valley, Hat Creek Valley, and Oregon Jack Valley
Williams Lake River valley remains closed as recovery continues

Williams Lake River valley remains closed as recovery continues

The Williams Lake River Valley remains closed to recreational use and clean up continues after the wildfire.
Tsilhqot'in leaders call for action on saving Chilcotin salmon

Tsilhqot'in leaders call for action on saving Chilcotin salmon

Leaders from the Tsilhqot'in National Government (TNG) are calling for government to take action on saving salmon in the wake of the Chlicotin River landslide.
Williams Lake neighbourhood loses power after pole struck

Williams Lake neighbourhood loses power after pole struck

Some residents along South Lakeside Drive are without power after a driver struck a power pole with a vehicle on Aug. 5.