Monica Lamb-Yorski

Gibraltar Mine unionized workers are on the picket line north of Williams Lake as of June 1. (Facebook photo)

Gibraltar Mine operations near Williams Lake suspended due to strike

Present collective agreement expired May 31, picket line went up just after midnight

Gibraltar Mine unionized workers are on the picket line north of Williams Lake as of June 1. (Facebook photo)
A western painted turtle in Williams Lake suns herself Thursday, May 30. She continues to get better after being run over by a vehicle on May 15. (Megan Taylor photograph)

Car-cracked B.C. western painted turtle on mend in Williams Lake

Scout Island Nature Centre says turtle’s shell stable, recovery expected but it could take time

A western painted turtle in Williams Lake suns herself Thursday, May 30. She continues to get better after being run over by a vehicle on May 15. (Megan Taylor photograph)
Some residents in the Cariboo woke up to snow Wednesday, May 29. (Tanya Mack photo)

15 cm of snow falls in parts of Cariboo

Tanya Mack said she wished she waited until June to hang her flower baskets

Some residents in the Cariboo woke up to snow Wednesday, May 29. (Tanya Mack photo)
Gibraltar Mine continues to be a large employer for the Cariboo region. (Taseko Mines Ltd. photo)

Union issues 72-hour strike notice at B.C.’s massive Gibraltar copper mine

The present contract expires May 31, 2024

Gibraltar Mine continues to be a large employer for the Cariboo region. (Taseko Mines Ltd. photo)
The late Leeland Alexander seen here as part of the bike trail building crew at Xat’sull First Nation. (Photo submitted)

Sister seeks justice in stabbing death of her brother in Lillooet

Leeland Alexander was from Xat’sull First Nations

The late Leeland Alexander seen here as part of the bike trail building crew at Xat’sull First Nation. (Photo submitted)
A western painted turtle makes its way off the Scout Island causeway Thursday, May 16 in Williams Lake. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

B.C. painted turtle in hospital after run-in with vehicle in Williams Lake

Scout Island Nature Centre staff hoping turtle can recuperate

A western painted turtle makes its way off the Scout Island causeway Thursday, May 16 in Williams Lake. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
People start showing up for a candle light vigil for the late Izaria Bowe, 24, in Williams Lake Thursday, April 18. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Vigil honours overdose victim, supports family in Williams Lake

More than 200 people gathered outside an apartment building to show support

People start showing up for a candle light vigil for the late Izaria Bowe, 24, in Williams Lake Thursday, April 18. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
As of March 31, 2024 BC Emergency Health Services has responded to 54 drug poisonings in the Williams Lake area. (Monica Lamb-Yorski file photo Williams Lake Tribune)

Tiny communities in B.C.’s Chilcotin grappling with pain of drug poisonings

Tsideldel, Xeni Gwet’in chiefs say residents are healing in the face of addiction

As of March 31, 2024 BC Emergency Health Services has responded to 54 drug poisonings in the Williams Lake area. (Monica Lamb-Yorski file photo Williams Lake Tribune)
Ista Oud keeps her eye out for a bog in an area she plans to spend more time in over the next year. (Photo submitted)

Young woman prepares to live remotely in B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest

Ista Oud, 19, plans to spend a year off-grid in Nuxalk territory

Ista Oud keeps her eye out for a bog in an area she plans to spend more time in over the next year. (Photo submitted)
Logo and lights graphic by RCMP.

UTV goes through ice on Cariboo lake, claiming child’s life

RCMP were called to Tyee Lake Saturday, March 23

Logo and lights graphic by RCMP.
Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada president Lisa Koperqualuk, Heiltsuk Hereditary Chief Harvey Humchitt, Chief Marilyn, Coun. Maria Martin and traditional leader Rory Housty appear as a delegation before the International Maritime Organization in London, England Monday, March 18. (Heiltsuk Nation photo)

B.C. First Nation shares concerns over oil spills with UN

‘Right now the only losses compensated are economic’: Heiltsuk Chief Marilyn Slett

Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada president Lisa Koperqualuk, Heiltsuk Hereditary Chief Harvey Humchitt, Chief Marilyn, Coun. Maria Martin and traditional leader Rory Housty appear as a delegation before the International Maritime Organization in London, England Monday, March 18. (Heiltsuk Nation photo)
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Crash of truck hauling explosive materials claims life of driver in B.C. Interior

Single-vehicle incident shuts down most traffic to Gibraltar Mine near McLeese Lake

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Heiltsuk First Nation man Maxwell Johnson and elected Chief Marilyn Slett at a news conference on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. (Jane Skrypnek/Black Press Media)

VPD, Heiltsuk Nation relationship needs repair: B.C. human rights head

Rights adovcate also calls for new apology ceremony for cops who wrongfully arrested Heiltsuk family

Heiltsuk First Nation man Maxwell Johnson and elected Chief Marilyn Slett at a news conference on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. (Jane Skrypnek/Black Press Media)
Heiltsuk Nation’s herring spawn-on-kelp fishery explained in a short video produced by the nation. (Video screen capture)

B.C. First Nation suing Canadian government over fishery closure

Heiltsuk Nation says the 2022 closure by Fisheries and Oceans Canada undermined its rights

Heiltsuk Nation’s herring spawn-on-kelp fishery explained in a short video produced by the nation. (Video screen capture)
An historical photograph of St. Joseph’s Mission and Industrial School in the Cariboo. (Photo courtesy of the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin)

Documentary on B.C. residential school wins Sundance directing award

Sugarcane tells the story of the children who were abused and who disappeared entirely

An historical photograph of St. Joseph’s Mission and Industrial School in the Cariboo. (Photo courtesy of the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin)
Val West shared her own sobriety story at a Sobriety Celebration hosted by Williams Lake First Nation on Friday, Jan. 26. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake mom shares inspiring sobriety story

Val West shared her story at a sobriety celebration, saying she was on day 1,890 of being clean

Val West shared her own sobriety story at a Sobriety Celebration hosted by Williams Lake First Nation on Friday, Jan. 26. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
A truck loaded with logs travels down Highway 20 past the Tolko Industries Ltd. Lakeview Division log yard during the second week in March 2023. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Shift idled at Williams Lake mill as rough run continues for B.C. forestry

Tolko’s Lakeview mill drops to one 50-hour shift per week, affecting 60 workers, fibre supply cited

A truck loaded with logs travels down Highway 20 past the Tolko Industries Ltd. Lakeview Division log yard during the second week in March 2023. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
David Sampson wears a T-shirt in honour of his great niece, Kendra Samson, who died on Dec. 20, 2021. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Communities come together as youth murder trial wraps up in Williams Lake

Indigenous community members focus on support, healing for all families involved in tragedy

David Sampson wears a T-shirt in honour of his great niece, Kendra Samson, who died on Dec. 20, 2021. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
?Esdilagh Chief Troy Baptiste and filmmaker Julian Noisecat from Canim Lake, at the site of the former St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School in August 2021. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

B.C. residential school film, ‘Sugarcane’, premieres at Sundance festival

Documentary follows members of Williams Lake First Nation and neighbouring communities

?Esdilagh Chief Troy Baptiste and filmmaker Julian Noisecat from Canim Lake, at the site of the former St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School in August 2021. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake First Nation chief calls B.C. reconciliation award ‘special’

Willie Sellars one of a handful to be honoured for their efforts in a Jan. 18 ceremony in Victoria

Williams Lake First Nation Chief Willie Sellars. (Monica Lamb-Yorski photo - Williams Lake Tribune)