News Releases

CRD seeks business input on solid waste management

September 9, 2021
21-25
For Immediate Release

Residents Weigh in on Talk Less Trash Survey
CRD Now Seeking Input from Cariboo Businesses

Regional solid waste management planning process underway, 10 resident survey winners selected

WILLIAMS LAKE, BC - Nearly 900 Cariboo residents participated in a recent survey, providing input on the region’s current solid waste system and what they’d like to see in the future. To promote the survey participants were eligible to win ten prizes of $100 gift certificates...

CRD Broadband Study now available online

September 7, 2021
21-26
For Immediate Release

Cariboo Regional District broadband strategy now available online

A recent report on broadband connectivity in the Cariboo region, commissioned by the CRD, is now available online. The report, completed in the spring of 2021, offers a comprehensive look at the current state of connectivity in the region, identifies key areas for improvement, and offers some insights into prospective approaches for bringing modern levels of broadband service to the Cariboo.

“The...

CRD to Observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 7, 2021
21-24
For Immediate Release

Cariboo Regional District offices and libraries closed September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

WILLIAMS LAKE, BC - The federal government has declared September 30 a statutory holiday (The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation). The Cariboo Regional District offices (and libraries) will be closed on September 30 to allow our staff to observe this important day of reflection and commemoration.

“We owe a huge debt of gratitude to...

Wildsafe garbage bin tagging underway in Williams Lake and Quesnel

September 3, 2021
21-23
For Immediate Release

WildSafeBC – Garbage Bin Tagging in Quesnel and Williams Lake now underway

WILLIAMS LAKE, BC - WildSafeBC is currently visiting various neighbourhoods in Quesnel and Williams Lake to do weekly garbage tagging. Fall is the time when bears increase their feeding activity to prepare for winter and all communities are noticing increased activity. Garbage bins placed on the curb the night before pickup will be tagged, as garbage is the number-one attractant...

Board Meeting Location Change September 9 and 10 2021

September 2, 2021
21-22
For Immediate Release

Cariboo Regional District Committee of the Whole and Board meetings to be held at Cariboo Memorial Complex in September

WILLIAMS LAKE, BC - To enable directors to meet face-to-face under current COVID-19 distancing rules, the Committee of the Whole, Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital Board, and Cariboo Regional District Board meetings scheduled for September 9 and 10 will be held in the Gibraltar Room of the Cariboo Memorial Complex at 525 Proctor St.,...