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Cariboo-Prince George MP congratulates his new Conservative Party leader

Cariboo-Prince George MP congratulates his new Conservative Party leader

Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty offered his congratulations to the new leader of the Conservative Party Andrew Scheer who he said will empower the Conservatives to a victory in the next federal election.
Exclusive: Lieutenant-governor speaks for first time about minority government (with video)

Exclusive: Lieutenant-governor speaks for first time about minority government (with video)

Judith Guichon could be asked to decide fate of province if Premier can’t win support of Greens.
New restaurant set to open with green light from city hall

New restaurant set to open with green light from city hall

No rooftop patio for Mr. Mike’s restaurant downtown, for now
Williams Lake creates urban deer brochure

Williams Lake creates urban deer brochure

Williams Lake resident Joan Erb is looking forward to receiving some helpful tips about deer-proofing her yard.
Public reminded of active logging above power line in the Hamel Road area

Public reminded of active logging above power line in the Hamel Road area

Williams Lake resident Joe Hamel is alerting the public of active logging taking place near his property behind Hamel Road above Broadway Avenue South.
City council briefs from May 23 meeting

City council briefs from May 23 meeting

City council has approved using $636,000 from water reserve funds to support water saddle replacements as part of the 2017 paving program. Streets slated for paving are Eleventh Avenue North from Coxon to Smedley Streets, Blair Street from Clarke to Western Avenues, Proctor Street from First Avenue to the east end and Fifth Avenue from Proctor Street to Carson Drive.
Mark Wintjes appointed superintendent of SD 27

Mark Wintjes appointed superintendent of SD 27

After acting in the position since September 2016, Mark Wintjes has been appointed the new superintendent of schools, effective immediately, the Board of Education of School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) announced Wednesday.

Williams Lake Indian Band enforces housing policy

The Williams Lake Indian Band is standing by the recent eviction of a family living in a WLIB-owned home located at Sugarcane.
One in three Canadian high school students have rode with drinking drivers, study reveals

One in three Canadian high school students have rode with drinking drivers, study reveals

Nearly one in five rode with a driver who’d been smoking pot
Young professionals network to host a pub trivia night

Young professionals network to host a pub trivia night

Following on the heels of a successful inaugural event held at the beginning of May, Williams Lake’s newly-formed Young Professionals Network is hosting a pub trivia night on June 1.