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🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] Defence warns of ‘dangerous witnesses’ as B.C. shooting-murder trial closes

Williams Lake Tribune — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000

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## Defence warns of ‘dangerous witnesses’ as B.C. shooting-murder trial closes Published 4:30 pm Sunday, September 13, 2026 **By Karl Yu/Nanaimo News Bulletin** A BMW sport-utility vehicle was tarped off in May 2021 by Nanaimo RCMP after a shooting at the parking lot at a Wendy's restaurant in Nanaimo. Yasin Khan was killed in the incident. (News Bulletin file photo) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | There is doubt as to whether a man actually gunned down and murdered another at a fast-food

🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] Lone Butte woman sees success in competitive shooting

Williams Lake Tribune — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:03:05 +0000

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## Lone Butte woman sees success in competitive shooting Published 5:00 am Saturday, September 12, 2026 **By Patrick Davies** 1/10 Rose Frost adjusts her scope before taking a shot on Wednesday, Sept. 9\. (Patrick Davies) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | For the last three years, rimfire precision shooting has been Rose Frost’s hobby and passion. Every week, Frost spends at least 20 hours at either the Lone Butte Fish and Wildlife Association, the Forest Grove Rod and Gun Club or at a meadow near

🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] 2 mayor, 15 councillor candidates declared in Williams Lake municipal election

Williams Lake Tribune — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:03:05 +0000

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## 2 mayor, 15 councillor candidates declared in Williams Lake municipal election Published 7:41 am Saturday, September 12, 2026 **By Williams Lake Tribune Staff** The nomination period has closed for the 2026 municipal election. Declared candidates in Williams Lake include two for mayor and 15 for councillor. (City of Williams Lake) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Candidates have been declared in the upcoming general election in Williams Lake with some new and familiar faces filing their names.

🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] UNBC to offer Master of Education in Counselling program cohort in Williams Lake

Williams Lake Tribune — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:03:05 +0000

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## UNBC to offer Master of Education in Counselling program cohort in Williams Lake Published 7:22 pm Saturday, September 12, 2026 **By Rebecca Dyok** (University of Northern British Columbia) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | The chair of the University of Northern B.C.’s (UNBC) Department of Psychology is excited to be coming to Williams Lake as the institute plans to offer its Master of Education in Counselling program to a local cohort. Dr. John Sherry will be leading free in-person information

🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] One airlifted to hospital following single-vehicle collision west of Williams Lake

Williams Lake Tribune — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:03:05 +0000

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## One airlifted to hospital following single-vehicle collision west of Williams Lake Published 2:12 pm Friday, September 11, 2026 **By Williams Lake Tribune Staff** (File photo) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | A single-vehicle collision near Riske Creek west of Williams Lake on Friday, Sept. 11, resulted in one person being airlifted to hospital. According to a news release, Williams Lake RCMP received a report of the incident at a remote location off Farwell Canyon Road at approximately 6:53

🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] Former Williams Lake mayor Walt Cobb joins mayoral race

Williams Lake Tribune — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:03:05 +0000

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## Former Williams Lake mayor Walt Cobb joins mayoral race Published 4:57 pm Friday, September 11, 2026 **By Rebecca Dyok** Williams Lake has two mayoral candidates with Walt Cobb having filed his nomination papers on Friday, Sept. 11 in advance of the 4 p.m. deadline. He will be up against incumbent Surinderpal Rathor. (Rebecca Dyok/Williams Lake Tribune) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | A former Williams Lake mayor is seeking to return to the mayor’s chair after submitting his nomination papers

[My Cariboo Now] Mayor Rathor hopes the community gives him the honour to serve them again

My Cariboo Now — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:36:26 +0000

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Surinderpal Rathor is wanting a second term as Mayor of Williams Lake to keep the City's momentum and progress its had over the last four years.

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[Quesnel Cariboo Observer] Man faces multiple charges after allegedly ramming police cars in Quesnel

Quesnel Cariboo Observer — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:10:22 +0000

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Harley William Lynn Soare appeared in court on Thursday, Sept. 10

[My Cariboo Now] “It’s like a moonscape”: B.C. wildlife restoration experts on the challenges of recovering from increasingly intense wildfires

My Cariboo Now — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:41:29 +0000

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B.C. land and wildlife experts warn recovery from increasingly intense wildfires can take years, requiring extensive restoration, funding and forest management.

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[My Cariboo Now] Teresa Wat joins new B.C. political party, bringing total legislature seats to six

My Cariboo Now — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:27:40 +0000

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Teresa Wat has joined Peter Milobar’s new political party, becoming its sixth MLA after leaving the B.C. Conservatives last month.

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[My Cariboo Now] Unions estimate BC Ferries’ China deal cost Canadian economy $1.5B

My Cariboo Now — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:21:47 +0000

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A new report estimates building four BC Ferries vessels in China could cost Canada $1.5 billion in lost economic activity.

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[100 Mile Free Press] Traffic safety discussed at District of 100 Mile House council

100 Mile Free Press — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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A series of highlights from the District of 100 Mile House's recent council meeting

[My Cariboo Now] One person in critical condition following vehilce rollover in Farwell Canyon

My Cariboo Now — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:50:26 +0000

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One person was airlifted to hospital following a single vehicle incident and rollover in Farwell Canyon

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[100 Mile Free Press] Canim Lake Bulk Water Station opening rescheduled for 2027

100 Mile Free Press — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

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The Cariboo Regional District had originally planned to open the facility in 2026

[My Cariboo Now] Big changes coming to the Williams Lake Golf Course

My Cariboo Now — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:30 +0000

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The Williams Lake Golf and Tennis Club is bringing in the biggest renovation in Club history, which could change the way the course is played.

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🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] B.C. rescue teams free sea lion with plastic wrapped around neck

Williams Lake Tribune — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:03:34 +0000

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## B.C. rescue teams free sea lion with plastic wrapped around neck Published 12:51 pm Tuesday, August 25, 2026 **By Ben Fenlon/Goldstream Gazette** 1/4 A California sea lion was spotted with a plastic packing band wrapped around his neck, posing a significant risk to his health. (Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Less than two kilometres from the shores of Metchosin, a rescue team rallied together to help a California sea lion in need. The

🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] Black bear euthanized in 100 Mile House after becoming comfortable with humans

Williams Lake Tribune — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:03:34 +0000

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## Black bear euthanized in 100 Mile House after becoming comfortable with humans Published 2:30 pm Thursday, September 10, 2026 **By Patrick Davies** A black bear has been roaming around 100 Mile House for several days, seen here on Tuesday, Sept. 8\. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, the BC Conservation Officer Service tranquilized and later dispatched the animal. (Sabrina Ede) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | A black bear recently spotted hanging around 100 Mile House was euthanized by members of the BC

🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] Williams Lake invites residents to 11th Annual Harvest Nutrition Run

Williams Lake Tribune — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:03:34 +0000

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## Williams Lake invites residents to 11th Annual Harvest Nutrition Run Published 3:25 pm Thursday, September 10, 2026 **By Laisa Conde** The Annual Harvest Nutrition Run is back to Williams Lake on Sept. 20\. (Williams Lake Tribune file) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Williams Lake residents of all ages are invited to take part in the 11th Annual Harvest Nutrition Run on Sunday, Sept. 20. According to a press release by the city, the free, family-friendly event begins at 11 a.m. at the front

🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] ICBC to replace all 140 intersection cameras with updated technology

Williams Lake Tribune — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:53:42 +0000

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## ICBC to replace all 140 intersection cameras with updated technology Published 4:53 pm Thursday, September 10, 2026 **By Lauren Collins/Black Press** "Speed & red light camera" signs at the intersection of 152nd Street and 64th Avenue, pictured on July 3, 2019\. (Lauren Collins/Today in BC) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | The 140 aging intersection cameras across B.C. are set for replacement. The Ministry of the Attorney General announced Thursday (Sept. 10) that the intersection cameras at

🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] ‘People are scared’: B.C. politicians push for safer Highway 1 after string of fatal collisions

Williams Lake Tribune — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:20:00 +0000

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## ‘People are scared’: B.C. politicians push for safer Highway 1 after string of fatal collisions Published 4:20 pm Thursday, September 10, 2026 **By Evert Lindquist** Highway 1 through Glacier National Park pictured Feb. 17, 2025\. (Evert Lindquist/Revelstoke Review) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | The provincial and federal politicians for Revelstoke are pushing B.C.’s transport minister to take swift action to improve safety along the Trans-Canada Highway, in the wake of recent tragedies.

🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] UBCM to take province to task for secrecy, funding cuts at annual conference

Williams Lake Tribune — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:25:22 +0000

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## UBCM to take province to task for secrecy, funding cuts at annual conference Published 2:25 pm Thursday, September 10, 2026 **By Mark Page/Black Press** The 2025 Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria. This year's convention will be in Vancouver from Sept. 14 to 18\. (Black Press Media file photo) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Local government leaders gathering in Vancouver next week plan to press the province on its ever-increasing “climate of secrecy,” as well as the

[My Cariboo Now] Yunesit’in Government to fill vacant Council position

My Cariboo Now — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:04 +0000

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A by-election is taking place today (Sept 10) to fill a vacant position on Council for the Yunesit'in Government.

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[My Cariboo Now] RCMP arrest four in Quesnel after stolen vehicle rams police cruisers

My Cariboo Now — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:36:31 +0000

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Quesnel RCMP arrested four individuals in a stolen white Ford F350 in Quesnel early Thursday morning.

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🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] Williams Lake walks to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Williams Lake Tribune — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:55:48 +0000

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## Williams Lake walks to raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Published 5:00 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 **By Khushi Arora** 1/12 (Khushi Arora/Williams Lake Tribune) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Williams Lake residents participated in a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day walk on Sept. 9 to raise awareness and show their support for the cause. The Steps in Red event was organized by Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre, and residents started their

🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] Residential development at Williams Lake Boitanio Mall set for spring 2027 finish

Williams Lake Tribune — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:55:48 +0000

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## Residential development at Williams Lake Boitanio Mall set for spring 2027 finish Published 5:53 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 **By Rebecca Dyok** Janda Group is aiming for a commissioning completion date of spring 2027 for its 80 residential housing units on the upper level of the former Boitanio Mall in Williams Lake. (Rebecca Dyok/Williams Lake Tribune) | **Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | The finish line may be finally in sight for an 80-residential unit building at the Boitanio Mall in

[My Cariboo Now] City of Quesnel no longer picking up stray animals

My Cariboo Now — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:45 +0000

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Stray animals will no longer be picked up by bylaw officers in Quesnel.

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[My Cariboo Now] B.C. Conservative leader unveils new critic roles after 9 MLAs quit the caucus

My Cariboo Now — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:14:17 +0000

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B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has unveiled a revamped shadow cabinet after nine MLAs left the party caucus in less than three weeks.

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[My Cariboo Now] Cariboo fire departments respond to structure fire in Quesnel

My Cariboo Now — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:00:55 +0000

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The Quesnel, Kersley, and Barlow Creek Volunteer Fire Departments responded to a structure fire on Quartz Avenue on the morning of September 09.

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[Tŝilhqot’in National Government] Hunters Asked Not to Shoot GPS-Collared Moose in Tŝilhqot’in Territory

Tŝilhqot’in National Government — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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September 9, 2026 — Williams Lake, BC The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) is reminding hunters heading into the field this season not to harvest moose wearing GPS collars. The collars are part […]

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[My Cariboo Now] South Cariboo realtor running for Mayor

My Cariboo Now — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:33:43 +0000

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David Jurek's name will be on the ballot in October joining incumbent Maureen Pinkney for the District's top job.

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[Regional News Archives - Williams Lake Tribune] Arrest made in Vernon house fire

Regional News Archives - Williams Lake Tribune — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

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23-year-old in custody following BX blaze

[BC Gov News] Strengthening public notifications, evacuation-route plans

BC Gov News — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

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Funding helps communities improve emergency preparedness

🔓 [Williams Lake Tribune] VIDEO: B.C. whale watching captain sounds alarm for tangled humpback calf