Rebecca Dyok
News Reporter/Anchor who loves the Cariboo and coffee (lots of it).If you have any news tips or story ideas you would like to share I can be reached at [email protected]
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2020 Williams Lake Stampede cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
The 94th Williams Lake Stampede has been canceled."It was a very difficult decision for the Board, certainly a decision we did not take lightly," President of the Williams Lake...
Williams Lake RCMP nab suspended driver, passenger in possession of prohibited weapon
The Williams Lake RCMP has submitted multiple charges to Crown Counsel for approval after having stopped a vehicle on Winger Road.Staff Sgt. Del Byron said police were patrolling the...
Staff to monitor existing powerline in Williams Lake River Valley after powerline relocation project scrapped
The City of Williams Lake will be monitoring the river valley embankment after a project to bring an alternative overhead power supply has been removed from the 5-year capital...
45 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths in B.C.
More than 1,300 people in British Columbia have tested positive for COVID-19.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said 45 new test positive cases have been identified bringing the total...
Horgan declares Easter Bunny as an essential service in B.C.
The Easter Bunny will be working in B.C. after having been declared an essential service.The Easter Bunny has been authorized by Premier John Horgan to travel across British Columbia...
City of Williams Lake purchases iPads for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Williams Lake City Council has authorized the purchase of four iPads for critically ill COVID-19 patients at Cariboo Memorial Hospital.The recommendation was ratified at Tuesday's regular meeting."They have been...
Provincial parks closed until further notice
The B.C. Government is immediately closing all provincial parks as part of its latest action to address COVID-19."Because physical distancing works, it is critical that we take every action...
Williams Lake City Council approves $100,000 emergency fund to support pandemic response
The City of Williams Lake will be allocating $100,000 from its restricted surplus fund after agreeing to establish an emergency fund in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic."Taking the...
Officials advise against non-essential travel over Easter holidays
COVID-19 has claimed an additional four lives as of April 7 in B.C. with 25 new test positive cases."This...
Compliance so far so good says Williams Lake Senior Bylaw Officer
Guidelines and orders issued by B.C’s provincial health officer to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are being followed for...
City of Williams Lake to use Zoom for council meetings
The City of Williams Lake will be holding its Council meetings electronically through videoconferencing technology during the coronavirus pandemic."There's...
Williams Lake City Council to consider purchase of iPads for critically ill COVID-19 patients
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Williams Lake might be provided with a new tool to be able to connect with...
B.C. announces 29 new cases of COVID-19, 3 more deaths
29 new positive cases of COVID-19 were identified in B.C. on Saturday.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said a...
Annual Walk to End ALS to go virtual
The 9th annual Walk to End ALS in Williams Lake will be going virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Originally...
Drone flight to gather more info on potential repair options for Soda Creek Macalister Road
A slide damaged road north of Williams Lake will not be reopening any time soon.Soda-Creek-Macalister Road remains closed to...
53 new test-positive cases, 4 additional COVID-19 related deaths in B.C.
1, 174 people in British Columbia have now tested positive for COVID-19.Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Friday...
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Garbage truck fire gets put out quickly in Quesnel, one in hospital
A garbage truck caught on fire on Larch Avenue off Highway 97 in South Quesnel. The Quesnel Fire Chief says the driver of the truck was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, but otherwise is okay.
Prescribed burn near Brunson Lake expected to start October 21st
Another prescribed burn is scheduled to begin later this week.
Williams Lake RCMP arrest wanted man
RCMP arrested a wanted man who was a suspect in a violent break and enter that occurred last week. The man is being held in custody to appear before the court.
Report on jail cell death in Williams Lake says standard of care was not met
 The Independent Investigations Office of BC has determined that there are no reasonable grounds to believe that an officer committed an offence in the death of a man in Williams Lake RCMP jail cells.
BCGEU strike headed to mediation
The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) and the provincial government have agreed to enter non-binding mediation, expected to begin as soon as possible. Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers are to be the mediators facilitating the process. The BCGEU said in a statement, it's members will still maintain picket lines across the province while mediation proceeds.
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