Posted on May 15, 2024 11:59 AM
May 15, 2024
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Williams Lake, BC – BCGEU has expanded their picket lines to include Cariboo Regional District libraries and offices in Quesnel and 100 Mile House. At this time, the regional library in Williams Lake remains open to the public, and rural branch libraries throughout the Cariboo and Chilcotin continue to operate a curbside pickup program for library patrons.
Residents are advised to call library branches ahead of time to...
Posted on May 14, 2024 08:52 AM
BOIL WATER NOTICE & WATER QUALITY ADVISORY
Russet Bluff Water System
Effective May 14, 2024
The boil water advisory has been rescinded, effective May 24, 2024. The water quality advisory for manganese concentration levels exceeding the maximum acceptable concentration set by the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines remains in place.
The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) is cautioning residents about a change to the water quality from the Russet Bluff Water System. On May 14, the CRD will be switching...
Posted on May 13, 2024 04:14 PM
May 13, 2024
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Williams Lake, BC – Libraries in the Cariboo and Chilcotin are set to tentatively return to service beginning on May 14th, with modifications to most library services due to the ongoing labour dispute with BCGEU.
Regional libraries in Quesnel, Williams Lake, and 100 Mile House set to fully reopen to the public. These libraries will resume normal operations during regular operating hours, and regularly scheduled library...
Posted on May 13, 2024 10:16 AM
May 13, 2024
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Williams Lake, BC – As of 8:00 a.m. this morning, BCGEU has set up a picket line at the Cariboo Regional District’s office in Williams Lake. At this time, picket lines have only been set up at this location, and the CRD’s other offices have not been impacted.
The situation may change daily. We will continue providing updates as information becomes available, and will provide information about any locations which are being...
Posted on May 10, 2024 04:23 PM
The Cariboo Regional District has rescinded the Boil Water Notice for the Horse Lake Water System. Residents no longer need to boil water from the system before consuming it.
Interior Health authorized the end of the boil water advisory after receiving two satisfactory samples from the water system, and after confirmation that all maintenance activities has been completed. Residents are reminded that a Water Quality Advisory for Manganese remains in effect. Questions about the health impacts of...