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Hope RCMP are looking into a serious spate of alleged hate crimes in Hope, just days into the community’s first Pride festival. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard/Megan te Boekhorst)

PHOTOS: Pride flag set on fire during night of alleged hate crime in Hope

Hope RCMP extend support to local LGBTQIA2S community following rash of crime

 

Reagan West, right, is given the 2023 STAR Athlete for B.C., Yukon by Scott Moir, Olympic champion ice dancer. (Photo submitted)

Williams Lake’s Reagan West recognized as 2023 STAR Athlete for B.C., Yukon

Williams Lake figure skater Reagan West was awarded 2023 STAR Athlete Award…

 

Sharyn Sadauskas created the I’d Love to Talk initiative and routinely visits Greater Victoria to restock sign supplies in places such as Mocha House. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Woman’s yellow flower campaign inspiring British Columbians to talk to each other

Vancouver Island woman’s “I’d love to talk” encouraging strangers to reach out and make connections

 

Andy McQueen (Brendan), from left, Alex Ateah (Shannon), Romina D’Ugo (Alana) and Isaiah Lehtinen (Lawrence) in I Like Movies. (VHS Forever Inc. photo)

Williams Lake Film Club to present I Like Movies – ‘A superbly funny Canadian debut’

I Like Movies will be screening on Thursday April 13 at the Paradise Cinemas

  • Apr 10, 2023
Andy McQueen (Brendan), from left, Alex Ateah (Shannon), Romina D’Ugo (Alana) and Isaiah Lehtinen (Lawrence) in I Like Movies. (VHS Forever Inc. photo)
Ric Northcott, Community Policing, left, Bob Sunner, Community Policing, Deb Pickering, Operation Red Nose coordinator, and Neil Sukert, Citizens on Patrol, present Sue Voth,Cariboo Chilcotin Youth Fiddlers, second from left, with a cheque. (Photo submitted)
Ric Northcott, Community Policing, left, Bob Sunner, Community Policing, Deb Pickering, Operation Red Nose coordinator, and Neil Sukert, Citizens on Patrol, present Sue Voth,Cariboo Chilcotin Youth Fiddlers, second from left, with a cheque. (Photo submitted)
Lloyd Como, an avid shotgun hunter, brought home the Canada Goose Trophy at the Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association’s annual Wild Game Banquet in 2020. The association is looking forward to hosting the banquet after a two-year hiatus. ( Williams Lake Tribune file photo)
Lloyd Como, an avid shotgun hunter, brought home the Canada Goose Trophy at the Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association’s annual Wild Game Banquet in 2020. The association is looking forward to hosting the banquet after a two-year hiatus. ( Williams Lake Tribune file photo)
Dena Baumann is a passionate educator, a musician and a mom. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

OUR HOMETOWN: Dena Baumann has a passion for life

Teacher, musician, mom, volunteer and outdoor-enthusiast

Dena Baumann is a passionate educator, a musician and a mom. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Finishing details at the Burden renovation. (HAVAN photo)

PODCAST: Finishing details for real-time heritage home reno

TODAY IN BC: Following the Burden family through their real-time renovation

Finishing details at the Burden renovation. (HAVAN photo)
The Burden Family. (HAVAN Photo)

PODCAST:Following B.C.’s Burden family through their real-time renovation

TODAY IN BC:Millwork, walls and floors tackled in latest episode

The Burden Family. (HAVAN Photo)
Blake and Morgan Belton had some surprise visitors as they exchanged their wedding vows on Quadra Island. Photo courtesy With Love Photography

Orca pod crashes Quadra Island wedding

‘That’s a pretty good good way to start your marriage off’ — wedding videographer

Blake and Morgan Belton had some surprise visitors as they exchanged their wedding vows on Quadra Island. Photo courtesy With Love Photography
Bruce and Geoff Courtnall. (Greg Sakaki photo)

PODCAST: Courtnall Society funds charities that help mental health issues

TODAY IN B.C.: Brothers Geoff, Bruce and Russ lost father Archie to depression

Bruce and Geoff Courtnall. (Greg Sakaki photo)
Following B.C.’s Burden family through their real-time renovation. (HAVAN Photo)

PODCAST: Following B.C.’s Burden family through their real-time renovation

TODAY IN BC: Project Planning and tough choices that had to be made

Following B.C.’s Burden family through their real-time renovation. (HAVAN Photo)
Lt. Clinton Morgen, played by actor Patrick Stack, leads an ill-fated pursuit of Rambo during the film Rambo: First Blood. Stack is coming to Hope to take part in Rambo 40th anniversary celebrations. (YouTube screenshot)

Patrick Stack brought humour to heavy Rambo film as Lt. Clinton Morgen

Hope celebrates the 40th anniversary of Rambo: First Blood over the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend

Lt. Clinton Morgen, played by actor Patrick Stack, leads an ill-fated pursuit of Rambo during the film Rambo: First Blood. Stack is coming to Hope to take part in Rambo 40th anniversary celebrations. (YouTube screenshot)
Adrian Dix, B.C. Minister of Health. (Union of B.C. Municipalities photo)

PODCAST: UBCM hosts ‘reimagining health care in B.C.’ session

Today in B.C.: Panel offers transformative solutions to province’s health care problems

Adrian Dix, B.C. Minister of Health. (Union of B.C. Municipalities photo)
Ucluelet garbageman Frank Thomas Trodden took this photo of just some of the bounty he received during an appreciation day held in his honour to thank him for his hard work and positive attitude. (Photo courtesy of Frank Thomas Trodden)

B.C. small town shows its ‘Frank Appreciation’ for popular garbage collector

“Thanks Frank for doing a great job. We really do appreciate you.”

Ucluelet garbageman Frank Thomas Trodden took this photo of just some of the bounty he received during an appreciation day held in his honour to thank him for his hard work and positive attitude. (Photo courtesy of Frank Thomas Trodden)
Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard (left) at Kelowna’s Kettle River Brewing (Photo - @kettleriverbrew/Instagram)

Kelowna turned ‘upside down’ by Stranger Things stars

The Stranger Things star is from Vancouver

Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard (left) at Kelowna’s Kettle River Brewing (Photo - @kettleriverbrew/Instagram)
Andrea Moe is a very generous spirit and has touched a lot of lives with her kindness. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

OUR HOMETOWN: Helping is what this Williams Lake local does

Andrea Moe is happy to do what she can for the community

Andrea Moe is a very generous spirit and has touched a lot of lives with her kindness. (Ruth Lloyd photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
The Williams Lake Garden Club is hosting a garden and art tour July 9. (Erica MacNab photo)

Garden and arts tour coming up July 9 in Williams Lake

Whether you are a seasoned or beginning gardener, or if you just…

  • Jun 29, 2022
The Williams Lake Garden Club is hosting a garden and art tour July 9. (Erica MacNab photo)
Barb Brown (left) and Louise Feddema enjoy the live music at the Williams Lake Seniors Village Thursday, June 23. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)

Williams Lake Seniors Village residents enjoy lunch, live music ahead of Stampede festivities

The burgers were plentiful and the music was live for the annual…

Barb Brown (left) and Louise Feddema enjoy the live music at the Williams Lake Seniors Village Thursday, June 23. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Ron Erho, (from left) Chantal Lambert and Wilf Goerwell of the Williams Lake Lions Club present a cheque for $300 to Daniel Hutchings representing the Kidney Foundation. Hutchings encouraged residents to take part in the Kidney Walk being held virtually again this year. (Angie Mindus photo)

Kidney transplant recipient advocates for Kidney Foundation

Williams Lake Lions Club donates $300

Ron Erho, (from left) Chantal Lambert and Wilf Goerwell of the Williams Lake Lions Club present a cheque for $300 to Daniel Hutchings representing the Kidney Foundation. Hutchings encouraged residents to take part in the Kidney Walk being held virtually again this year. (Angie Mindus photo)