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Volunteer eligibility for local government elections changes

The Cariboo Regional District has received information from the B.C. government, which announced a new regulation regarding the eligibility of volunteers to run in local government elections.

Nominate a difference maker for Rick Hansen relay

If you know a difference maker, someone you feel has helped make Williams Lake and the Central Cariboo a better place to live, perhaps you should nominate him or her to complete the final leg of the Rick Hansen Man in Motion 25th Anniversary Relay.
A stylish fair

A stylish fair

Hair apprentice Caitlin Smith from Eloquence Spa and Salon demonstrates some hair styling techniques while at the Williams Lake Job Fair Wednesday morning. The job fair, which features numerous businesses ready to hire new employees, continues today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bourdon runs for council

Bourdon runs for council

Geoff Bourdon rounds out the list of incumbent city councillors who have announced their intentions when it comes to the upcoming Nov. 19 municipal election.
Taking a stand

Taking a stand

Members of the Choice for Life Society of Williams Lake, from left, Marie Jantz, Jean Erickson, Margarita Currie, Gwen Ryder and Danika Robson, hold signs along Oliver Street Sunday.
New penalties proposed for public disorder

New penalties proposed for public disorder

Attorney General Shirley Bond has introduced changes to B.C. law that present new options for street disorder, unsafe driving and other provincial offences.
Zacharias seeks re-election

Zacharias seeks re-election

Sue Zacharias, a one-term city councillor and a former one-term Area D director for the Cariboo Regional District, says she enjoyed working on council initiatives such as crime reduction, business attraction, and economic diversification.
A MADD message

A MADD message

Williams Lake Secondary School students listened to a MADD presentation Tuesday that included a screening of Damages, a fictional re-enactment of the consequences of impaired driving. It was also shown at Columneetza.

Simpson weighs in on Throne Speech

The B.C. government will provide more money for special-needs support in the province’s public schools, and impose new training on teachers, according to Premier Christy Clark’s first throne speech.

Funding, consultation for healthier communities

funding for boosting physical activity