Williams Lake Tribune

The Williams Lake Tribune is a newspaper located in Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. It focuses on delivering news about local happenings, sports, business, employment opportunities, and community events. This publication has been in circulation since October 1930, offering insights into Williams Lake and the surrounding areas of the Cariboo region in British Columbia. In 1989, the Tribune launched a special Sunday Shopper edition to further engage with its readers.

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Tariffs top of mind as northern local government conference begins in Prince Rupert

2 days ago | wltribune.com | Thom Barker

Although international trade is not typically a hot topic for local governments, it was top of mind for delegates on the first day of the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) conference in Prince Rupert.
GALLERY: Williams Lake area students embrace annual Mud Run

3 days ago | wltribune.com | Monica Lamb-Yorski

Elementary school students from Williams Lake and area ran through the forest encountering mud and puddles on Monday, May 12. The annual Mud Run, hosted by Mountview Elementary School, attracted athletes from Mountview, Cataline, Marie Sharpe, 150 Mile, Distance Ed, Chilcotin Road and Nesika schools. As the students approached the finish line, many parents and supporters were there to greet them. The majority of the students were very muddy, fulfilling the sentiments of the event.
Lakers Car Club gearing up for 29th Annual Show and Shine

3 days ago | wltribune.com | Monica Lamb-Yorski

Anticipation is building for this year's Lakers Car Club Show and Shine and Spring Roundup, taking place May 24 and 25. The Spring Round up Poker Run will start from the Tourism Discovery Centre beginning at noon Saturday, May 24, and going until 3 p.m, with $600 in cash prizes for entrants joining in the poker run. There will also be free coffee and donuts. The popular cruise through Williams Lake starts at 4 p.m. from the TDC and ends at Signal Point (Chances).
VIDEO: Williams Lake honours lives lost at Vancouver Lapu-Lapu event

3 days ago | wltribune.com | Monica Lamb-Yorski

Members of the Williams Lake Filipino community and Esk'etemc hosted a prayer vigil Saturday, May 10 to acknowledge the recent tragedy at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver where 11 people died when a person drove into the crowd. In Williams Lake, people gathered at the A&W parking lot at 3 p.m. for prayers, singing, drumming and exchange of condolences.
EDITORIAL: Unmasking mental health

5 days ago | wltribune.com | Monica Lamb-Yorski

Unmasking Mental Health is the theme of this year’s Mental Health Week, May 5 to 11. Many people will be able to relate to that theme. How often do we put up a brave face when asked how we are doing when actually beneath the surface we may be struggling personally. The Governor General Of Canada, Mary Simon, said the theme reminds us of how important it is to have open and honest conversations about mental well-being.
City holds on to lake harvester for Williams Lake

1 week ago | wltribune.com | Ruth Lloyd

Despite differing opinions around the table, the city council voted to hold onto the lake harvester for now. After a committee of the whole (COW) meeting discussion on April 29 saw council split once again, council revisited their debate over the fate of the city's lake harvester during the Tuesday, May 6 regular council meeting.
Middle Man show offers up art treasures for new homes

1 week ago | wltribune.com | Ruth Lloyd

Another art opening at the Station House Gallery on May 1 is giving some art a second lease on life. The gallery's Middle Man art show is underway, with people bringing in art they no longer want or don't have space for to be resold. The show and sale works as a fundraiser for the gallery. "It's a really unique opportunity for us to fund raise for our children's programs, for our exhibition programs, and then help art be enjoyed," explained Davanna Stafford, executive director of the gallery.
Williams Lake declares National Accessibility Week

1 week ago | wltribune.com | Ruth Lloyd

Williams Lake city council approved a request to declare National Accessibility Week from May 25 to May 31 in the city. The city council voted unanimously in support of the request, which came from the city's Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC). The AAC holds public meetings monthly eight to 10 times per year at city hall and is supported administratively by the city.
OUR HOMETOWN: Lakers Car Club fuels passion

1 week ago | wltribune.com | Monica Lamb-Yorski

One of the youngest members is quickly become a driving force for the Lakers Car Club in Williams Lake. Katelynn Morrey, 28, became the vice-president after spending a year as a member observing how the club operated. “The president Matt Kennedy asked me if I would want to do it, nominated me, and somehow I was voted in,” she said.
Williams Lake allows staff to choose, restores purchasing policy

1 week ago | wltribune.com | Ruth Lloyd

In a move to save staff time and the city money, city council has restored the city's purchasing policy. After discussion at the April 29 committee of the whole meeting, the committee recommended council remove restrictions on purchasing and instead return to the city's purchasing policy, while also directing staff to continue to purchase Canadian goods and services at the operational level wherever possible. On March 18, 2025, council had passed a resolution brought forward by Coun.