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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Another Evacuation Alert lifted in the Chilcotin
The Evacuation Alert for the Nuntsi Creek Fire area issued by the Xeni Gwet'in First Nation Government, Tsilhqot'in National Government and the Cariboo Regional District has been lifted.
Postal workers strike as Ottawa signals end of door-to-door delivery
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched an immediate nationwide strike Thursday after the federal government ordered Canada Post to begin a sweeping overhaul that could spell the end of traditional door-to-door delivery.
Nazko’s first Potato Harvest yields an impressive amount for the community
Nazko First Nation hosted its first Potato Harvest Festival, harvesting over 2000 potatoes and produce for the community.
“We’d love to see a sea of orange shirts in Boitanio Park in Williams Lake”
Students throughout the Cariboo-Chilcotin School District have been invited to attend a very special event tomorrow (September 26) in Boitanio Park in Williams Lake.
B.C. Conservative leader calls for repeal of Indigenous rights legislation
B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad said Indigenous title rights and private property rights cannot co-exist with private property rights. Â
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