News and event information for Williams Lake, BC - as it happens.

By LeRae Haynes

The one-stop recycling event at Canadian Tire on May 12 has expanded in several directions this year, making it not only a true recycling destination for the day, but a spotlight on local organizations and businesses who specialize in ongoing recycling endeavors and opportunities.

By LeRae Haynes

Any event is made sweeter with a unique, festive candy bouquet from Jana Ross at ‘Sweet Arrangements.’ You can find things like a pirate ship, a box of roses, baby bottle decor, a bottle of wine, a delicate tea cup, balloon arrangements: all tailor-made, unusual and festive.

Best Western is now officially open. Owner Paul Sangha received a phone call from the Best Western Vice President congratulating Paul on the opening of the hotel, saying that he's looking forward to a ribbon cutting on Friday. Add a comment

Information is at your fingertips at Canadian Tire where you can scan bar codes on store items with your cell phone.

You can check out pricing, learn more about the product and read product reviews.

By LeRae Haynes

Kimberly McLennan at Art4Wellness in Williams Lake welcomes the community to her unique shop in the Delainey Centre on Oliver Street as individuals, as groups, as classes, as artists.

The shop space is designed to intrigue and inspire people of all ages, giving them the opportunity to unleash their inner ‘artist’ and find satisfaction in creativity and limitless imagination.

(Kimberly McLennan at Art4Wellness creates an atmosphere of acceptance and imagination.)

By LeRae Haynes

The Government of Canada has announced that it will modernize Canada's currency set by eliminating the penny from Canada's coinage system, as part of the Economic Action Plan 2012. The coins will remain legal tender, but the Royal Canadian Mint will no longer distribute pennies as of fall 2012.

(Steve Robertson from Imperial Metals and Brian Battison from Taseko Mines talk about the impact that ‘no Canadian pennies’ will have on Mt. Polley Mine and on Gibraltar Mine.)

By LeRae Haynes

Brand new on the food scene at Thompson Rivers University is Rob Hyde and RH2 Foodservice. He runs the cafeteria at TRU, offering breakfast and lunch menus to students and staff, and caters special events at the school. 

A Red Seal journeyman cook, he also does off-site catering—small parties and events where he can bring the dishes and set it all up for you.

By LeRae Haynes

Yesterday was opening day at the new Cariboo Chiropractic Medical Centre. Dr. Michael Bos and his staff have opened their elegant new facility on 3rd Avenue next to 7-Eleven.  The facility space has grown from 1,700 square feet in the old location to 4,350 in the new one, and the staff has more than doubled.

(Dr. Michael Bos)

By LeRae Haynes

People of all ages can unleash their inner artist in a unique, creative environment in 150 Mile House. Ceramics are making a comeback, according to Linda Seery at Seery-us Ceramics, who welcomes customers to her spacious, beautiful studio to paint, create and be inspired.

(Linda enjoys spending time with clients of all ages including Danielle Schultz who loves the creative fun she has at Seery-us Ceramics. Photos by Cindy Nadeau.)

By LeRae Haynes

It has been five years since Craig Kennedy opened the doors to his home-based business: Kennedy Forest and Safety Consultants. He started out with two clients and now has over 100 customers across the province—a steady growth that reflects both the need for the professional services he offers, and also his dedication to detail and reputation for excellence.   

(Craig Kennedy's expanding forest and safety consulting company impacts business and industry across the province.)