Tag Archives: williams lake
Williams Lake RCMP renewing calls for public help in homicide investigation
Williams Lake RCMP are renewing their call for public assistance as they continue to investigate a homicide. Just after 6:00 in the evening on June 8th, police were called out to the Toosey Reserve to...
Jul 04, 2019
Tsilhqot'in peaceful protest ends in success as Taseko workers turn back
A peaceful protest by Tsilhqot'in members opposed to exploratory drilling in their territories has achieved its goal, at least for now. Nation members gathered 57 kms west of Williams Lake early yeste...
Jul 03, 2019
UPDATE: Williams Lake RCMP locate woman missing since May
***UPDATE: Kimberaly Johnson has been located safe and unharmed by police*** RCMP in Williams Lake are hoping the public can help them locate a missing woman. 36 year-old Kimberaly Johnson has ...
Jul 03, 2019
Tsilhqot'in to hold two peaceful gatherings in opposition to Taseko beginning operations
Two peaceful rallies are being held by Tsilhqot'in Nation members today to show opposition to a mining project on their territory. Members of the Nation have long been against the Taseko Mines project...
Jul 02, 2019
Lighting upgrades coming to Williams Lake Airport next month
Major lighting upgrades are on the way for the Williams Lake Airport. City Council has unanimously agreed to award the project tender to Houle Electric Limited, with a bid of just over 1.1 million dol...
Jun 27, 2019
Cariboo Memorial Hospital to restore regular maternity services on July 1st
After months of staffing issues, Cariboo Memorial Hospital is finally ready to restore full maternity services. According to a release from Interior Health, staffing levels are now at a point where th...
Jun 27, 2019
Williams Lake RCMP searching for man wanted on province-wide warrants
Williams Lake RCMP are hoping the public can help them locate a man wanted on a number of province-wide warrants. 32 year-old William Paul Bolton is believed to be living somewhere in the Williams Lak...
Jun 26, 2019
FireSmart assistance program for northern communities extended by four months
Homeowners in six northern BC communities will be able to better prepare their properties for wildfires thanks to the extensions of a government-funded program. Sixteen individuals will work throughou...
Jun 26, 2019
Homeless camp in Williams Lake dismantled following fire
A fire has led to the dismantling of a homeless camp in Williams Lake. City officials had been monitoring the camp in the River Valley, having known of its existence for roughly a month. According to ...
Jun 25, 2019
Williams Lake RCMP asking public to help identify suspect
Williams Lake RCMP are asking for public assistance to identify a suspect. On April 25th, police responded to reports of shots fired at the Diamonds and Dust Lounge. No one was injured as a result, bu...
Jun 21, 2019