Williams Lake City Hall will re-open today for limited operations, including tax services and building permits and licenses only. The re-opening includes regular business hours and is primarily for those unable to pay property taxes online. Read on...
First responders will stage their fourth salute to frontline workers this Saturday, May 30, as thanks for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
The home owner grant is designed to help homeowners with their property taxes. To determine eligibility, please refer to the Explanatory Notes - Home Owner Grant on the back of your property tax notice. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake is pleased to announce the hiring of Ross Coupé as the City’s Corporate Officer. Ross was raised in Williams Lake and returns to the city after 10 years with the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality in Fort Nelson. Read on...
COUNCIL TO RESUME MEETINGS AT CITY HALL NEXT MONTH
City Council plans to resume in-person council meetings on June 2 with enhanced health and safety protocols, following the Province's Restart Plan in B.C. and softening of restrictions around COVID-19. Read on...
The River Valley Trail remains closed to the public due to heavy construction equipment needed to repair roads, bridges and a ruptured sewer pipe damaged by recent flooding. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake will start the second phase of its FireSmart planning and fuel mitigation this spring in an effort to protect high risk areas and homes around the City ahead of the wildfire season. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake is currently reviewing B.C.’s Restart Plan to determine the appropriate time to reopen recreation spaces and facilities, while still maintaining physical distancing measures to protect the community and healthcare system. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake has lifted the evacuation alert for Green Acres Mobile Home Park, effective today. The decision follows a geotechnical assessment of the area, which determined the recent flooding no longer posed an imminent risk to residents. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake Fire Department will return to regular training later this month, although in smaller groups to maintain physical distancing practices.
Training for the 40-member paid-on-call crew will resume May 25-27. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake has declared a State of Local Emergency due to flooding and erosion in the River Valley. Effective immediately, an evacuation order has been issued for 11 industrial properties on Frizzi Road and the River Valley Trail. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake expects to start work this week on water service upgrades on Moon Avenue. Most of the work will occur between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, with the possibility of extended hours, and run through May and June. Read on...
The Boitanio Mountain Bike Park is about to get a revamp.
The Williams Lake Cycling Club has received approval from the City to revamp the Bike Park, with a new “Pump Track," new trails for kids and a refurbished perimeter fence and main kiosk sign. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake has cancelled the semi-annual Event Hosting Grants application intake in May, following the directive of the Provincial Health Officer to restrict public events during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
In accordance with Provincial recommendations, the City of Williams Lake will be holding Council meetings electronically through videoconferencing technology during the pandemic. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake’s Emergency Operations Centre has set up a dedicated phone line for local COVID-19 related enquiries. This line will assist with operational and non-medical related questions and will provide direction toward available resources. Read on...
The City of Williams Lake will activate its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) effective 8:30 am, Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 at a Level 1 (low risk) and will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation throughout the immediate area. Read on...
The Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm will convene with appropriate health and safety measures strictly in place. Read on...
Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) has approved the City of Williams Lake’s application for a $20,000 Business Façade Improvement Program grant for another year. The funds will be delivered through a local Business Façade Improvement Program. Read on...
