Review of 100 Mile House TSA/Timber Supply Area

Courtesy of the Government of BC:

The public is invited to give feedback on the upcoming timber supply review for the 100 Mile House Timber Supply Area (TSA).

People can share their thoughts on the recently released 100 Mile House TSA discussion paper by submitting comments before Aug. 25, 2026.

The public discussion paper provides the results of a timber supply analysis and describes the legal requirements, geography, natural resources and forest management practices. This information will be used by B.C.’s chief forester to determine how much timber can be harvested in the TSA annually. This amount is known as the AAC.

Before setting the new AAC, the chief forester will consider input from First Nations, industry and community members. Public feedback is a part of every AAC decision and is an opportunity for communities to provide input, which will be considered during the AAC determination.

The 100 Mile House TSA includes the territories of more than 30 First Nations. The Tsq’escen First Nation (Canim Lake Band), Stswecem’c Xget’tem First Nation, High Bar First Nation and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band were part of a timber supply review working group and contributed to the development of the public discussion paper. All 30 Nations have been invited to provide input on this timber supply review.

Administered by the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District, the 100 Mile House TSA covers approximately 1.24 million hectares in the Cariboo region. The current AAC is 967,805 cubic metres per year.

When B.C.’s chief forester makes an AAC determination, it is an independent, professional judgment based on information from:

• technical forestry reports
• First Nations consultations
• input from the public 
• government’s social and economic objectives

Under the Forest Act, AACs must be reviewed at least once every 10 years for all 37 timber supply areas and 34 tree farm licences in the province.

Learn More:

To read the discussion paper, visit:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/managing-our-forest-resources/timber-supply-review-and-allowable-annual-cut/allowable-annual-cut-timber-supply-areas/100-mile-house-tsa

For more information or to send comments, people can contact 100 Mile House Natural Resource District via post or email.

Postal address:

Kane Copley
Strategic Land Manager
Ministry of Forests
100 Mile House Natural Resource District
PO Box 129
100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0

E-mail: 100MileHouseTSR@gov.bc.ca

Further information regarding the technical details of the timber supply analysis is available on request by contacting: Forests.ForestAnalysisBranchOffice@gov.bc.ca

Quesnel City Council Highlights - June 23, 2026 mtg

Courtesy of the City of Quesnel:

Temporary Winter Shelter – BC Housing David Sheach, BC Housing’s Non-Profit Portfolio Manager for the North, joined Council to provide the report required in January during approval of the Temporary Winter Shelter (TWS) at BC Housing owned 395 Elliott Street. The shelter operated from January through the end of April 2026, sharing the site with Northern Health who operated mental heath and addiction services from the location. An incident occurred that caused reconsideration of the co-location of the services and Northern Health relocated the services to other facilities. Security patrols of the site that were contracted by Northern Health have been expanded and continued by BC Housing. BC Housing is requesting approval to continue the Temporary Use permit for 395 Elliott Street for the next two winter seasons. Due to community concerns Council requested an additional meeting to review the request, wanting greater notice to and input from the neighbourhood. The meeting is expected to take place in July or August 2026.

PSI Group of Companies Dr. Curtis Berthelot, P.Eng., President of PSI Group of Companies, joined Council to talk about a potential new home for the company’s mine engineering materials laboratory, engineering design centre, training facility, and mine ground support materials distribution centre. PSI is looking at bringing state-of-the-art, mechanized, and lower-carbon technologies into the mining sector, with Quesnel proposed as its provincial headquarters. If the project moves ahead, it could bring meaningful economic growth to the community, including long-term jobs, technical training opportunities, and potential new revenue.

Long Term Shelter Plan  A draft plan for developing a longer-term shelter strategy was endorsed by Council. The plan lays out a process to be unrolled over the next two years to identify a new location(s) for shelter services following the closure of the current facility on Carson. The current location has been identified as inadequate based on location, capacity, and design. Council will be engaged in the process to provide input on the process and community engagement.

Cold Weather Planning Council received the final Cold Weather Plan prepared by LevelUp Consulting. Council requested staff ensure there are options for emergency warming/cooling centres to be available for all community members in need. Discussions on utilizing 395 Elliott as an emergency centre will be directed to future meetings on re-activating a Temporary Winter Shelter at this location as discussed below.

Cemetery Contribution Agreement with Cariboo Regional District Council approved the Cemetery Contribution Agreement with the Cariboo Regional District. This agreement is one of several individual service agreements that will replace the long-standing Memorandum of Understanding that previously covered multiple shared services. More agreements for other services will come forward separately.

Animal Control Services Council talked about the BC SPCA’s upcoming withdrawal of animal shelter services for the City of Quesnel and what that could mean for the City and residents. Council noted that the lack of shelter services is concerning, and there is still some uncertainty around how stray animals can be brought to the BC SPCA, and by whom. Council approved suspending dangerous animal seizures until a suitable facility can be identified to house dangerous animals, staff noted that there have been no instances where this was required the last two decades. Council also approved suspending pound services and the seizure of at-large animals once the BC SPCA ends extensions to the current contract. The current extension with the SPCA ends Aug 31, 2026. Staff will keep exploring options for animal shelter services, including issuing a request for proposals for someone to operate a facility in the community.

2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Report Council received an update on the 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Report, confirming all routine testing requirements were met. A total of 371 samples were tested for E. coli, with no exceedances, and follow-up testing addressed any total coliform results. The City continues regular maintenance work, including leak detection, reservoir inspections, and water main flushing. A manganese water quality advisory remains in place, and work is ongoing with Northern Health and specialists to reduce levels and support lifting the advisory. The water permit requires the City to have water treatment in place by June 2030. The full report is available at City Hall and on the City of Quesnel website.

2025 Annual Report Council approved the 2025 Annual Report for the period ending December 31, 2025.

Announcements/Events  Billy Barker Days 2026 – 50th Anniversary: July 16th-19th.

Surinderpal Rathor to seek 2nd term as Williams Lake Mayor

Yesterday (June 24, 2026) -- incumbent Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor confirmed his intention to seek a 2nd term in the October 2026 Williams Lake local elections

In announcing his intentions -- he stated he was proud of the partnerships that he developed over the last 3 years between the Cariboo Regional District, School District #27, Williams Lake First Nation as well as working with both the Provincial/Federal Governments' to deliver for Williams Lake

He went on to say: 

"Today, I stand before you grateful for what we have accomplished together and we are focused on what lies ahead for Williams Lake.  I commit to continue making meaningful change in our community we must elect leaders that will prioritize strong relationships and keep the momentum we have created to tackle the challenges ahead. That is why today I am announcing that I am running for re-election as Mayor of Williams Lake"

At this point -- he is the only declared candidate for Mayor of Williams Lake.  City of Williams Lake Mayor/Councillor nomination packages for October 2026 local elections are expected to be available for pickup by prospective candidates in mid August 2026, the formal nomination period being September 1-11, 2026 with general voting day on October 17, 2026

Central Cariboo Joint Committee Highlights - June 24, 2026 mtg

Present from Cariboo RD: Directors S. Forseth, M. Neufeld (Committee Co-Chair) and M. LeBourdais (Areas D,E,F) 

Present from City of Williams Lake: Mayor SPS Rathor (Committee Co-Chair) and Councillor M. Moses

Meeting Chair: Mayor SPS Rathor

Meeting Location: Rick Hansen Boardroom, Williams Lake City Hall

Meeting called to order at 5:30pm

The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on traditional, unceded Williams Lake First Nation territory within Secwepemculecw 

Meeting Agenda adopted - click here

Minutes of the previous Joint Committee meetings was adopted

Delegations: 

1) Williams Lake Mustangs re General Introduction to Club and Discussion on Sponsorship

Opportunities at CMRC (Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex) 

After the presentation - a Question/Answer period ensued...

The Chair thanked the delegation for their time/information...

Business:

1) The Committee discussed the following items: 

* Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society's 'Arts Centre Mural and Public Art Proposal' - Executive Director, CCACS

* Verbal Update on Joint Use Agreement Renewal Process - City Director of Community Services 

* Verbal Update on Williams Lake Stampede Association and City Council Discussion dated June 2nd - City CAO

2) 2026 Indoor Sport Facility Working Group Update

Report from the Co-Chairs was presented

Discussion ensued thereon...

Resolved: Recommend to Williams Lake City Council/Regional Board:

That the report of Stacey Miranda, Director of Community Services, City of Williams Lake dated June 17, 2026 regarding an update on the Indoor Sport Facility Working Group and June 1, 2026 ISFWG Minutes be received and the Terms of Reference for the Indoor Sport Facility Working Group be endorsed

3) Fees and Charges 2024-2027 Information/Initial Discussion 

Report from City Director of Community Services

Discussion ensued thereon 

Resolved: Recommend to Regional Board:

That pursuant to the report of Stacey Miranda, Director of Community Services, City of Williams Lake dated June 17, 2026, Joint Committee endorse a minimum of 5% inflationary increase throughout the fees and charges bylaw in each of the next four years; and further, that the entire bylaw be presented for review at the next scheduled Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting in September 2026

4) 2026 Williams Lake Stampeders Sponsorship Concerns

Report from City Director of Community Services

Discussion ensued thereon 

Resolved: That pursuant to the report of Stacey Miranda, Director of Community Services, City of Williams Lake dated June 18, 2026, Joint Committee direct staff to advise both the Williams Lake Stampeders and Williams Lake Mustangs of the sponsorship options being considered by the Committee in an attempt for them to explore any opportunities to work together, and that the Committee’s decision be deferred to a future meeting if no mutually agreeable decision is reached by July 10th, 2026

5) Action Page

Reviewed and the Committee directed that Items 5,6,8 be removed from the Action Page

And then the Committee adjourned at 6:45pm

Williams Lake Council Highlights - June 23, 2026 mtg

Present in WL Council Chambers:

Mayor Rathor; Councillors Delainey, Flaspohler, Boehm, Moses and Nelson

Present via Zoom:

Councillor J. Lyons

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm

Mayor Rathor recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw 

Meeting Video - click here

Meeting Agenda - click here

Meeting Agenda adopted

Minutes of the previous Council meeting were received/adopted

Presentation:

Mayor/Council presented a "Accessibility Award of Merit" to Four Rivers Co-Op as well as a Certificate of Appreciation for 20th Anniversary of Sho-gun Martial Arts in Williams Lake

Business:

1) Council received or received for information -- 

* the accounts payable computer cheque and EFT listings dated June 11 and 18, 2026

* Minutes of the Central Cariboo Joint Committee Meeting held May 27, 2026

* Information Related to TRU Williams Lake Campus - Social Planning Council Community Survey Results

* News Release from BC Ministry of Public Safety/Solicitor-General re: Chronic Property Offending Intervention Initiative Expansion (CPOII) and further, that the Williams Lake RCMP provide, as part of their quarterly report to Council, information on the Prolific Offender Program and Stats 

* Proclamations, Lighting Requests & Flag Raisings for the period ending June 23, 2026

2) Following Public Input -- Council approved the 2025 Annual Report for the City of Williams Lake 

3) Council agreed to support Williams Lake First Nation’s grant application to the Government of Canada’s ‘Community Opportunity Readiness Program’ to fund Phase 1 of the Nation’s Northside Development project

4) Council accepted the donation of $4,030.92 from the BC Northern Real Estate Board for the expressed purpose of supporting the Williams Lake Fire Department’s Live Fire Training Shipping Container Project.  In addition: staff were authorized to proceed with the purchase of a used metal shipping container and complete associated work within the existing operational budget, with donor recognition to be carried out as described in the Staff report

5) Council approved an application to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for $25,000 towards two Williams Lake Fire Department electric fans.

6) Council added Courthouse Square repaving to the 2026 Paving Rehabilitation projects, award the repaving to Keywest Asphalt Ltd. for the amount of $125,807.00, and approved project budget over expenditure with deficit to be covered from Reserve for Downtown Parking funds, for a total value with contingency of $138,387.70

7) Council awarded the repaving of portions of Pioneer Drive to Keywest Asphalt Ltd. for $107,005.60 to be allocated from unused 2026 paving budget, for a total value with contingency of $119,846.27

8) Council endorsed two recommendations from a previous Central Cariboo Joint Committee meeting, as follows:

* That pursuant to Central Cariboo Joint Committee Report #05-2026 and the report of the Community Services Facilities Manager dated April 29, 2026, the Naming Rights Policy for the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex be adopted as presented and staff develop revenue-generating opportunities based on the policy framework.

* That pursuant to Central Cariboo Joint Committee Report #06-2026, the Performances in the Park event support and delivery agreement between the Cariboo Regional District, the City of Williams Lake, the Williams Lake First Nation and the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society be renewed as amended for a three-year term, including an annual payment of $22,000 to the Society for eight summer events; and further, that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreement.

Editor's Note -- the above-noted recommendations were also endorsed by the Cariboo Regional District Board , at their June 19, 2026 meeting

9) Council endorsed 3 recommendations from a previous Committee of the Whole meeting, as follows: 

* Safety & Security Concerns of Muslim Community in Williams Lake -- view here

Editor's Note: Council approved Items 1,2 in the recommendation from Councillor Moses while Items 3-7 was referred to the Social Planning Council requesting input as to items that they have the capacity to action

* That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council Report #12-2026 and the report of the Planner dated May 26, 2026, Council direct staff not to pursue further investigation, development, or implementation of policies permitting the use of non-standard vehicles for regular transportation use on City roadways at this time

* That pursuant to Committee of Whole Council Report #13-2026, Council authorize the Mayor to approve correspondence on a timely and an as-needed basis expressing the City's perspective on community impacts of sentencing and/or releasing of prolific offenders in the community.

Members of Council reported on their recent activities 

And then Council adjourned at 7:42pm

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government or Board of Education Meetings - Week of June 22-26, 2026

During the week of June 22-26, 2026 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards of Education will be holding meetings, as follows: 

Quesnel - Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:30pm in Quesnel Council Chambers (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegations: i) BC Housing and ii) PSI Group of Companies (Transportation Infrastructure) 

* Committee Reports

* Reports from Quesnel Council members regarding 2026 NCLGA Convention in Prince George

* Long Term Shelter Plan and Cold Weather Planning

* Cemetery Contribution Agreement with Cariboo Regional District

* Animal Control Services

* 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Report 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) -- Final Meeting of the Board of Education for the 2025-26 School Year on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 6:30pm in the SD27 Boardroom (350 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegations/Presentations:  Indigenous Role Models and RCMP/Columneetza Wood Working Project 

* Report of the Superintendent

* 2026/27 Annual Budget Approval and feedback

* Elections Bylaw - B2707-3 Trustee Election and By-Election

* Policy 160 – Trustee Remuneration 

* Policies Review - 100 Foundation Statement, 123 Delegation of Authority, 125 Role of the Trustee 

*  Columneetza Jr. Secondary – BC Hydro Statutory Right of Way (Bylaw Readings - 1st and 2nd only) 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Also: School District #27 Trustee Candidate Meeting for the 2026 Local General Elections for SD27 Trustee Electoral Zones 1-7 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 6-7pm at the SD27 Boardroom (350 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake).  More information here

Williams Lake -- Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 6:00pm in Williams Lake Council Chambers (450 Mart Street, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Presentation: "Accessibility Award of Merit" Presentation to Four Rivers Co-Op

* 2025 City of Williams Lake Annual Municipal Report 

* WLFN Request for NDIT Grant Support (resolution of Williams Lake Council required) 

* Acceptance of Donation - BC Northern Real Estate Board - Fire Training Shipping Container Project

* Firehouse Subs Grant Request for WLFD

* 2 Paving Award of Contracts -- Courthouse Square and Pioneer Drive (road up to Wal-Mart Shopping Centre) 

* Central Cariboo Joint Committee and Committee of Whole Council recommendations for approval

* Information Related to TRU Williams Lake Campus - SPC Community Survey Results

View the full Meeting Agenda here

100 Mile House -- All meetings, as noted below, to be held in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House) on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

1) Committee of the Whole at 4pm -- on the Agenda: 

Committee to discuss: 

* Economic Development

* Emergency Management

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) Regular Council at 5:30pm-- on the Agenda:

* Delegations: i) L. Eva re:  presentation on the concept of an underground energy water system and ii) I. Gilfillan re: information to Council on the construction of fire-resistant homes

* Rotary Club of 100 Mile House beautification project

* Closed Council Meeting: Section 90(1c - labour) of the Community Charter

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District -- 

1) Central Cariboo Joint Committee - Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 5:30pm in the Rick Hansen Boardroom (Basement - 450 Mart St, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Discussion Items - Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society's 'Arts Centre Mural and Public Art Proposal', Verbal Update on Joint Use Agreement Renewal Process and Williams Lake Stampede Association and Williams Lake City Council Discussion dated June 2nd

* Update on Indoor Turf Working Group/Approval of Terms of Reference 

* Fees and Charges 2024-2027 Information

* 2026 Williams Lake Stampeders Sponsorship Concerns

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Also: Joint Regional District/Municipality Candidate Information Sessions (for those considering to run for Mayor, Councillor or Electoral Area Director in October of 2026), to be facilitated by former Golden, BC Mayor Christina Benty and in partnership between the Cariboo Regional District and the Cities of Quesnel and Williams Lake, as follows: 

Monday, June 22, 2026 from 4-7pm in Williams Lake Council Chambers (450 Mart Street, Williams Lake) - Central Cariboo Session 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 4-7pm at Creekside Seniors Activity Centre (501 Cedar Avenue, 100 Mile House) - South Cariboo Session 

Friday, June 26, 2026 from 4-7pm in Quesnel Council Chambers (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel) - North Cariboo Session 

Full information on the Candidate Information Sessions here

Cariboo RD Board Highlights - June 19, 2026 mtg

Present:

Chair M. Wagner; Directors N. Audet, B. Bachmeier, J. Massier, S. Forseth, M. Neufeld, M. LeBourdais, A. Richmond, J. Glassford, T. Pare, B. Anderson, E. De Vries, R. Paull, SPS Rathor, M. Pinkney and Alternate Director D. Funk (District of Wells)

Meeting called to order at 9:45am

The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and welcomed Alternate Director Funk to today's Board Meeting

Meeting Agenda adopted, as amended (In-Camera Session) - click here

Minutes of the previous Board meeting were received/adopted

Delegations - starting at 11:00am:

1) Dan Visser, Project Manager, Zawad Abedin, Lheidli T’enneh First Nation Administration, and Jodi MacMillan appeared before the Board to provide an update on the Nilhts'i Ecoener Wind Project, a 144MW wind project near Hixon BC

2) Eva Navrot, Regional Mentor, BC Community Response Networks (BCCRN) appeared before the Board to provide information on the BCCRN Program. 

Following each presentation - a Question/Answer period ensued

The Chair thanked each delegation for their time/information

Business:

1) Following a Public Hearing -- the Board approved 3rd Reading to Williams Lake Fringe Area Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5552, 2026 and Williams Lake Fringe and 150 Mile House Area Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5553, 2026 (Area D/1830 Fox Mountain Rd)... 

2) The Board rejected DVP #21-2026 for property at 6472 Green Lake Rd North within Electoral Area "L" as approval would increase the risk of flood hazard to the proposed dwelling and alternative siting options are available

3) The Board approved Provincial Agricultural Land Commission applications with a recommendation to the Provincial Agriculture Land Commission to approve the applications, as follows: 

* Colpitt Road within Electoral Area "E"

* 3137 Zschiedrich Rd within Electoral Area “A”

The Board deferred a Provincial Agricultural Land Commission application at 4670 Quesnel-Hydraulic Rd within Electoral Area "A" for up to 60 days 

4) The Board approved Year Round Grant for Assistance applications, as follows: 

* $1,000 from Area "F" for Horsefly Board of Trade (purchase AV projector)

* $950 divided equally between Areas "A" and “B” for Quesnel Quilters’ Guild (purchase fabric for Comfort Quilt Program)

5) The Board approved the Tatla Lake Community Association’s grant application to Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Community Places stream for $30,000 to upgrade the gymkhana grounds

6) The Board received/ratified the Monthly Expenditures Board Summary Report and Mastercard Summary Report for the month of May 2026, in the amount of $1,956,777.92

7) The Board approved for public inspection the Cariboo Regional District’s 2025 Statement of Financial Information Report 

8) The Board received its' Information Only items and following discussion, took no further action 

9) The Board endorsed recommendations from its' Committees or Commissions, as follows:

a) Central Cariboo Rural Directors 'Caucus - May 28, 2026 meeting: 

* That event sponsorship be provided to the Williams Lake First Nation for its pow wow planned for June 19-21, 2026, in the amount of $2,000 from the COVID-19 Smart Restart Funds allocated to First Nations Reconciliation.

b) Central Cariboo Joint Committee - May 27, 2026 meeting: 

* That the Naming Rights Policy for the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex be adopted as presented and that staff develop revenue-generating opportunities based on the policy framework

* That the 2026 Central Cariboo Recreation and Leisure Services Capital Plan be amended to reallocate $60,000 for the replacement of the condenser gasket seal, to overhauling of the compressors at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex twin ice arenas.

* That the following changes be made to the Central Cariboo Recreation and Leisure Services Financial and Business Plans:

1.  That the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex vertical lift project be moved from 2026 to 2027

2.  That the upgrading of the Gibraltar Room walls be moved from 2027 to 2028

3.  That the replacement netting for the Twin Arenas at the Cariboo Memorial Complex be moved from 2026 to 2027

4.  That the remaining 2025 Operational deficit for the Cariboo Memorial Complex be allocated to budgeted surplus.

* That the proposed 2026 capital projects for the Williams Lake Slo-Pitch League, Williams Lake Soccer Associations, Williams Lake Minor Fastball League, and the Cariboo Disc Golf Club be approved, including:

the Williams Lake Slo-Pitch League will install lights on Field 3 if funding is secured or purchase field surface material if the lighting project is delayed

the Williams Lake Soccer Associations will purchase new goal nets.

The Williams Lake Minor Fastball League will purchase infield rock.

The Cariboo Disc Golf Club will construct a storage shed.

And that $10,000 for the Williams Lake Slo-pitch League, $10,000 for the Williams Lake Soccer Associations, $5,000 for the Williams Lake Minor Fastball League and $5,000 for the Cariboo Disc Golf Club for the capital projects be approved as allocated in the Central Cariboo Recreation and Leisure Services (CCRLS) budget and business plan for 2026

* That the occupancy agreement with the Williams Lake Slo-pitch League be amended to allow lighting to be installed on slo-pitch Field 3 and the agreement with the Williams Lake Minor Fast Ball League be amended to allow a caretaker trailer to be placed in the minor fastball area for maintenance and security. Further, that the occupancy agreements with the Williams Lake Soccer Associations, Williams Lake Slo-pitch League, Williams Lake Minor Fast Ball League and Cariboo Disc Golf Club each be renewed as amended for a five-year term and that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreements.

* That the Esler Recreation Advisory Commission members for 2026 be appointed as follows: Linda Barbondy for the Williams Lake Slo-Pitch League, Brian Hansen for the Williams Lake Soccer Associations, Nick Surette for the Williams Lake Minor Fastball Association, Matt Lebourdais for the Cariboo Disc Golf Club, and Bruce Newbery and Pierre Mayette for the Esler Community Association

* That the Performances in the Park event support and delivery agreement between the Cariboo Regional District, City of Williams Lake, the Williams Lake First Nation and the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society be renewed as amended for a three-year term including an annual payment of $22,000 to the Society for eight summer events and further that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreement.”

* That the Performances in the Park event support and delivery agreement between the Cariboo Regional District, City of Williams Lake, the Williams Lake First Nation and the Central Cariboo Arts and Culture Society be renewed as amended for a three-year term including an annual payment of $22,000 to the Society for eight summer events and further that the appropriate signatories be authorized to execute the agreement

c) South Cariboo Airport Commission - May 27, 2026 meeting: 

* That Commissioner Richmond be appointed to the position of Chair of the South Cariboo Regional Airport Commission for the year 2026. Further, that Directors Al Richmond, Margo Wagner, Eric de Vries and Maureen Pinkney, and members-at-large Les Kallos, Larry Davis and Greg Atherton be appointed to the Commission

* That the South Cariboo Regional Airport Fees and Charges Bylaw no. 5516 be revised to incorporate a new fee category for commercial advertising on airport signage, with an annual fee set at $300 plus applicable taxes for a five-year term per advertising space for on-airport businesses and an annual fee set at $600 plus applicable taxes for a five-year term per advertising space for off-airport businesses

* That the South Cariboo Regional Airport Fees and Charges Bylaw no. 5516 be revised to include a rate of $200 per day for rental of space in the terminal, and $100 per day for airside parking of a fuel bowser with a five-day minimum charge and $0.10/litre of bowser fuel pumped. All rates are plus applicable taxes

* That the access and use agreement with Wing and Rotor be renewed for a five-year term and amended to reflect an updated annual fee of $2,127 based on an annual licence rate of $1,000 base fee plus $1.93 per square meter for licence of land under agreement as per the current fees and charges bylaw

d) North Cariboo Joint Committee - June 9, 2026 meeting: 

* That the 2026 North Cariboo Recreation and Parks capital plan be amended to delete the heating and ventilation project ($45,000) at the Event Centre in Alex Fraser Park and replace it with a project to replace the tube heaters in the Agriplex ($45,000).

* That the North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee approves an amendment to the 2026 North Cariboo Recreation and Parks capital plan be amended to delete four Bouchie Lake projects: the roof access ladder ($10,000), picnic tables ($8,000), gravel road ($5,000), and top dressing of the ball field ($5,000) and replace them with a project to replace the irrigation system for the Bouchie Lake ball field ($28,000).

Directors reported on their recent activities within Electoral Areas/Municipalities 

At 10:58am -- Directors Reports’ paused until after lunch 

Delegations from 11am - 12pm 

Meeting recessed at 12:00pm

Meeting resumed at 12:45pm 

Directors’ Reports continued… 

At 1:14pm — the Board recessed its’ Open Meeting to hold a Closed Meeting, as per Sections 92 + 90(2b - confidential negotiations between the Regional District, Provincial/Federal Governments’ and/or a 3rd Party) 

At 1:42pm — the Board resumed its Open Meeting 

And then the Board adjourned at 1:43pm 

Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board Highlights - June 19, 2026 mtg

Present: 

Chair A. Richmond/Vice Chair J. Massier and Directors Audet, Bachmeier, Forseth, Neufeld, LeBourdais, Wagner, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Paull, Rathor, Pinkney, Smith and Alternate Director D. Funk (District of Wells)

Meeting called to order at 9:30am

The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and welcomed Alternate Director Funk to today's Board Meeting

Meeting Agenda adopted - click here

Minutes of the previous CCRHD Board Meeting were adopted

Delegations:

None

Business:

1) The Board received Information-Only items and following discussion, took no further action... 

The Chair reported on his recent activities and responded to questions of Directors’ 

And then the Board adjourned at 9:33am

Tl’esqox (Toosey) Releases Report Two Years after 2024 Landslide

Courtesy of the Tsilhqot'in National Government:

Nearly two years after the 2024 Tŝilhqox (Chilcotin River) landslide, Tl’esqox (Toosey) First Nation has released a report, reflecting on the landslide response and mitigation. As an addition to the 2024 Tŝilhqox Landslide Report, this report details what Tl’esqox has learned since the 2024 Tŝilhqox landslide, as well as further insights from the documented experiences of Tl’esqox and the Tŝilhqot’in Nation. 

On July 31, 2024, a landslide caused a significant block of the Tŝilhqox for six days. At the time, the landslide threatened public safety, sacred sites and the 2024 salmon run. In the Spring of 2026, Tl’esqox, in partnership with the Tŝilhqot’in Nation led and funded rockslope stabilization work to mitigate further sliding that had the potential to dramatically impact migration routes for salmon. The protection of salmon was the highest priority in this work. Nagwentled is a critical migration corridor for salmon stocks that wind through the caretaker area of the Tl’esqox community. 

On the anniversary of the landslide, the community of Tl’esqox recognizes the hard work of those involved in response and recovery and continues to seek meaningful advancements with BC and Canada in four main calls to action. The two-year anniversary of the landslide reaffirms the commitment to caring for the nen, the tu, the ts’eman, and lhuy. Tl’esqox calls on government and industry to continue building on the progress of the past two years, where consent and respect guide meaningful and tangible outcomes for today and for future generations to come.

“The salmon are our biggest concern, always. They are our biggest food source. The river and the salmon are a part of who we are, it's in our DNA. Salmon - they have their struggles. They are not much different than us – moving from one emergency to the next. They’re resilient and strong and this reflects on us as a people.”

-Nits’ilʔin (Chief) Francis Laceese of Tl’esqox (Toosey) First Nation

Report here

Committee of the Whole (Cariboo RD Board) - June 18, 2026 mtg

Present: Chair M. Wagner/Vice-Chair M. Neufeld; Directors Audet, Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Paull, Rathor, Pinkney and Alternate Director D. Funk (District of Wells) 

Meeting called to order at 10:30am

The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and welcomed Alternate Director Funk from the District of Wells to today's Committee meeting

Meeting Agenda adopted - click here (with late item from Dir. Forseth - CRD Budget 2027/reduction of rural provincial home owner grant in 2027) 

Minutes of the previous Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 19, 2026 were received/adopted

Delegations:

None 

Business:

The Committee discussed the following matters: 

* Video Livestream Pilot/next steps - report from Manager of Communications

* Updated Geotechnical Hazard Area Mapping for Williams Lake Fringe Area and Quesnel Fringe Area - report from CRD Senior Planner 

* Intergovernmental Relations Update

* NCLGA Membership 

* Future Financial Support for Indigenous Events/Next Steps

* CRD Budget 2027/reduction of provincial rural home owner grant in 2027

* Strategic Plan Update

Following discussion - the Committee made the following recommendations to the Regional Board: 

1) That, in order to enhance transparency and accessibility, the Board extend the pilot project for livestreaming CCRHD (Cariboo-Chilcotin Regional Hospital District) and Cariboo Regional District Board meetings by six months (to end of December 2026), and further, that during that time staff be directed to investigate options to host recorded meetings online for a defined period of time, in addition to the livestream

And then the Committee adjourned at 2:30pm

Tŝilhqot’in Nation Rejects B.C. Hydro Announcement of Potential Bute Inlet Power Project

Courtesy of the Tŝilhqot’in National Government:

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government (TNG) responded yesterday to British Columbia’s announcement that B.C. Hydro is exploring the potential for a large hydroelectric project near Bute Inlet: Powering B.C.’s future: New plan drives clean energy, growth, jobs.

As currently understood, this proposed power project would require extensive infrastructure in Tŝilhqot’in territory and has the potential to significantly impact Tŝilhqot’in lands and waters, as well as our title and rights.

TNG has communicated to B.C. Hydro, in no uncertain terms, that this project will not proceed without free, prior informed Tŝilhqot’in consent.

Specifically, TNG has made it clear to B.C. Hydro that the Tŝilhqot’in Nation must be a true partner from the outset to define and implement any investigation of this proposed power project, so that Tŝilhqot’in interests are fully understood and assessed to the satisfaction of the Tŝilhqot’in people. TNG has set out an Indigenous-led model for evaluating this project that recognizes and reflects the decision-making authority of the Tŝilhqot’in people at each stage, and the reality that this project will not proceed without Tŝilhqot’in consent.

TNG rejects B.C. Hydro’s decision to proceed unilaterally to explore this project, without any meaningful discussion with TNG to establish a respectful process. TNG calls on B.C. Hydro to halt any investigation of this project unless and until the jurisdiction and decision-making authority of the Tŝilhqot’in Nation is fully recognized and respected in the process.

Nits’ilʔin (Chief) Otis Guichon, Tribal Chief, Tŝilhqot’in National Government, Tŝideldel First Nation goes on to say: 

"Let us be clear: our War Chiefs stood up to the colonial government, fought a war in 1864 and sacrificed their lives to stop the building of a road through Bute Inlet and into our territory. This project will never proceed over the opposition of our Nation. B.C. Hydro’s public announcement, without us, without our approval, without engaging us in any meaningful way in the process, is the most disrespectful way to initiate a process for a project that affects us so significantly and directly. It is business as usual from B.C. Hydro and we will not stand for it.”

Williams Lake Community Safety Forum - July 15, 2026 from 6-8pm

Courtesy of the City of Williams Lake:

The City of Williams Lake is inviting residents, businesses and community members to participate in a Community Safety Information Gathering Session on Wednesday, July 15 from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Gibraltar Room at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. 

The session will provide an opportunity for community members to share their concerns and ideas related to public safety in Williams Lake. Discussion topics will include public space safety, homelessness, mental health and addictions, youth safety, personal safety, business and economic impacts and other community safety issues. 

Discussion will be facilitated to encourage respectful, collaborative and productive discussion to prevent personal attacks or criticism directed at specific individuals, organizations or agencies.

To help guide the discussion, the City has launched a Community Safety Survey. Community members are encouraged to complete the survey in advance of the session and share their perspectives on current safety challenges, areas for improvement and potential solutions. Surveys completed before July 10 will be compiled and summarized for use during the sessions.

Input gathered through both the survey and the information session will help the City better understand community concerns, experiences and priorities related to safety in Williams Lake.

The survey can be completed at: https://forms.gle/Z3QccmRFs2THPRGx7.

The survey will remain open until midnight on Friday, July 31, to allow community members who are unable to attend the session an opportunity to provide input. 

Doors will open for the Community Safety Information Gathering Session at 5:30 pm, with the session beginning at 6 pm.

Williams Lake City Councillor Jazmyn Lyons will not seek re-election this October

With just over 4 months before voters go to the polls in October 2026 to elect a new Williams Lake Mayor/six City Councillors for the elected term of 2026-2030 -- 1st term Williams Lake City Councillor Jazmyn Lyons announced this past weekend on her Facebook page that she will not seek a 2nd term on Williams Lake City Council this October - more here

This follows a similar announcement earlier this month from her Williams Lake City Council colleague, Joan Flaspohler, who announced that she too won't seek re-election to Williams Lake City Council this October - more here

Williams Lake City Councillors Angie Delainey, Sheila Boehm, Micheal Moses, Scott Nelson and Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor have not yet publicly declared their re-election plans for this October but many of them are expected to do so in the next little while....

For those in the Williams Lake area -- there is the upcoming candidate workshop co-sponsored by the City of Williams Lake/Cariboo Regional District being facilitated by former Golden, BC Mayor Christina Benty on Monday, June 22, 2026 from 4-7pm in Williams Lake Council Chambers (450 Mart St, Williams Lake) for those interested either in BC Local Government in general or those interested in running for Williams Lake Mayor/City Councillor or Cariboo RD Electoral Areas D,E,F,J,K Directors' this October - more details here

British Columbia voters (including those in Williams Lake) head to the polls on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 to elect new Mayors, Councillors, Electoral Area Directors and School Trustees for a new 4 year elected term of November 2026 - October 2030.... 

Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government or Boards' of Education Meetings | Week of June 15-19, 2026

During the week of June 15-19, 2026 -- the following Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Governments or Boards' of Education will be holding meetings: 

Wells: Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:15pm in Wells Council Chambers/via Zoom (4243 Sanders Avenue, Wells).  When available, the Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Quesnel: Policy/Bylaw Committee meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:15pm in the Fraser River Meeting Room, Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant St, Quesnel).  On the Agenda: 

* Unsightly Properties - Discussion Item 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

School District #28 (Quesnel): Final Board of Education Meeting for 2025-26 School Year on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 7pm in the SD28 Boardroom (401 North Star Rd, Quesnel).  When available, the Meeting Agenda can be viewed here

Williams Lake: Committee of the Whole session on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Rick Hansen Boardroom (Basement - 450 Mart St).  On the Agenda: 

* Delegations -- i) Dr. Rafi, Dr. Ali, Mr. Imran and Mr. Yasir, Central Cariboo Islamic Center re Safety & Security Concerns of Muslim Community and ii) Presentations from Silvia Dubray, Well-Being & Community Safety Coordinator, Terenna Donahue, Executive Director & Michelle Stevens, Director of Housing at Canadian Mental Health Association

* Report of City Planner re: Non-standard Vehicles on City Streets - Follow-up Report

View the full Meeting Agenda here

Cariboo Regional District: 

1) South Cariboo Joint Committee - Monday, June 15th, 2026 at 12pm in 100 Mile House Council Chambers (385 Birch Avenue, 100 Mile House).  On the Agenda: 

* Verbal Update re: Soccer Gates

* Lumberman Ball Park Update

* Capital and Equipment Plan Amendment Request - South Cariboo Recreation Centre Arena

* Reconsideration of South Cariboo Recreation Centre Outdoor Rink Resolution (as referred back from Cariboo RD Board) 

* Discussion Item: South Cariboo Recreation Centre - Media Booth Project

View the full Meeting Agenda here

2) Committee of the Whole (Board)- Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 10:30am in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* CRD Board Video Livestream pilot -- report of results and direction as to next steps

* Updated Geohazard Technical Maps for Quesnel/Williams Lake Fringe areas 

* Discussion Items -- NCLGA Membership, Intergovernmental Relations Update and Funding of Indigenous Events 

View the full Meeting Agenda here 

3) Indigenous Relations Committee - Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 3:00pm in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom (180D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake).  On the Agenda: 

* Discussion Items -- Traditional Territory, Indigenous Relations Framework Implementation

* Roundtable Discussion 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

4) Cariboo-Chilcotin RHD Board Meeting - Friday, June 19th, 2026 at 9:30am in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom.  On the Agenda: 

* Information-only items

* Update from the Chair 

View the full Meeting Agenda here

5) Cariboo RD Board Meeting - Friday, June 19, 2026 at 9:45am in the Cariboo RD Williams Lake Boardroom.  On the Agenda: 

* Delegations: i) Nilhts'i Ecoener Wind Project (near Hixon, BC but impacts on Cariboo RD Areas "B" + "C") and ii) BC Community Response Networks

* Land Use Matters (Electoral Area Directors only)

* Year Round Grant for Assistance applications

* NDIT Application - Tatla Lake

* 2025 Statement of Financial Information Report

* Information-only items

* Recommendations from CRD Committees or Commission for endorsement

View the full Meeting Agenda here