1 week ago Williams Lake council votes not to declare state of emergency over public safety

A report concluded that Williams Lake council does have the authority to declare a state of emergency over public safety but emergency service agencies did not see a benefit.

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2 w. ago Illegal killing of mother bear orphans five cubs near Williams Lake

B.C.'s Conservation Officer Service is investigating to find the person who illegally shot and killed a female black bear near Williams Lake, leaving behind five cubs. 

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2 w. ago Five black bear cubs near Williams Lake orphaned after mother shot, killed illegally

According to the B.C. Conservation Officer Service, the sow was killed either May 24 or 25 near the community of Big Lake, which is about 55 kilometres northeast of Williams Lake.

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2 w. ago B.C. city considers state of emergency to deal with rising crime, but not nightly curfew

At a meeting on May 27, council voted to direct staff to investigate what the city can do in a state of emergency, including putting people into involuntary care if needed.

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2 w. ago Man charged with murder in the death of a baby in Williams Lake

In December 2023, a man showed up at hospital with a deceased infant, said RCMP

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3 w. ago West Red Lake Gold Intersects 61.51 g/t Au over 12.1m, 43.54 g/t Au over 8.35m and 24.61 g/t Au over 11.2m at South Austin – Madsen Mine

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) is pleased to report drill results from its 100% owned Madsen Mine located in the Red Lake Gold District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada. Shane Williams, President & […]

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3 w. ago B.C. crime news: Teen killed in stabbing in Abbotsford park | Murder charge in death of infant in Williams Lake | Charge laid in 2022 Surrey murder

Here's a roundup of crime news from around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Monday, May 26, 2025

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