Council Sees Successful Resolutions and Discussions at UBCM Convention

At the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Virtual Convention held this week, two resolutions submitted by the City of Williams Lake were endorsed, with a third being considered post-Convention due to time constraints.

Two health-related resolu...

No Change to Garbage & Recycling Collection for September 30th Statutory Holiday

As a notice to residents, garbage and recycling collection will continue as usual for City of Williams Lake residents and businesses on Thursday, September 30^th, a newly-established federal statutory holiday to honour National Day for Truth and Reconcilia...

UPDATED: Proof of Vaccination Required for Some Activities at Complex

Following the updated provincial health order effective September 13, 2021, the City of Williams Lake has received further clarification regarding vaccination requirements for spectators at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. 

The current ord...

Proof of Vaccination Required for Some Activities at Complex

Proof of Vaccination Required for Some Activities at Complex

Following the updated provincial health order, the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex will be required to verify proof of vaccination using the BC Vaccine Card for certain activities, effective ...

City to Observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

City to Observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Government of Canada recently passed legislation to make September 30th a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

In its ongoing commitment to meaningful r...

COVID-19 Vaccination Information from IH

COVID-19 Vaccination Information from IH

 Sharing information from Interior Health:

People can get their first or second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by dropping in to any IH immunization clinic or by making an appointment. 

To make...

Updated Public Health Order - August 21, 2021

MEDIA RELEASECity of Williams LakeFor Immediate Release

August 20, 2021

Updated Provincial Health Order – New Restrictions Effective August 21st

The provincial health order previously implemented in the Central Okanagan at the beginning of summer has now bee...

Sign up for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System

Sign up for the Cariboo Chilcotin Emergency Notification System

With only 25 percent of the region’s population registered for emergency notifications, the local governments within the Cariboo region have announced May 17-21, 2021, as a sign-up w...

Accessibility Award of Merit - Nominations

Nominations Open for Accessibility Award of Merit

The City of Williams Lake believes that public awareness about physical and attitudinal barriers will help improve the quality of life for all...