COVID-19
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
The City of Williams Lake is following measures as directed by the Provincial Health Ministry as we deal with the COVID-19 situation in British Columbia. We understand that this is an evolving situation, and will adapt our response based upon advice from public health officials. As always, the health and safety of the public and City staff remain our top priority.
For more, general information on the COVID-19 vaccination visit: https://immunizebc.ca/covid-19
As of November 29, 2021, children ages five to 11 can receive a COVID-19 pediatric vaccine. Learn more here: https://www.interiorhealth.ca/health-and-wellness/disease-outbreaks/covid-19/vaccines-for-children-5-11
City Facility & Operations Status
| FACILITY | STATUS |
| Airport | Normal Operations |
| Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex | Open |
Gym & Swimming Pool | Open |
Sauna, Steamroom & Hot Pool | Open |
Ice Rinks | Open |
Programs & Events | Normal Operations |
| City Hall | Normal Operations - Open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Mon. to Fri. Council Meetings: Live Stream available https://williamslake.civicweb.net/Portal/ |
| Central Cariboo Arts Centre | Open for program-specific events daily – please refer to http://www.centralcaribooarts.com |
| Fire Hall | Normal Operations, but closed to the public |
| Public washrooms | Normal Operations (all park washrooms closed during winter except portable washroom at Scout Island) |
| Tourism Discovery Centre | Open daily 9 am - 6 pm |
| Scout Island | Trails Open Nature House closed to the public |
| Public Works | Normal Operations; public by appointment |
| Public Playgrounds | Normal Operations |
| Transit | Normal Operations |
BC Centre for Disease Control
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19
Public Health Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
Interior Health
https://www.interiorhealth.ca/health-and-wellness/disease-outbreaks/covid-19
Mental Health / Substance Use Support
https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourCare/MentalHealthSubstanceUse/Pages/default.aspx
BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool & App
https://covid19.thrive.health/
Healthlink BC
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus-disease-covid-19
BC 211
Isolation support email
COVIDSW@interiorhealth.ca
If you believe that you may have been exposed to COVID-19, or are feeling ill, please contact these numbers before seeking medical treatment to ensure proper protocols are followed.
COVID-19 Federal Government Information Line: 1-833-784-4397
HealthLink BC : 8-1-1
BC 211 : 2-1-1
BC Government Non-Medical COVID-19 Line: 1-888-268-4319
BC Government Non-Medical COVID-19 TEXT Line: 604-630-0300
Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/economic-recovery/relief-grant
The Small & Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/economic-recovery/business-recovery-grant
Launch Online Grant Program
The Consulting Hive
https://theconsultinghive.ca/about/
Small Business BC
BC Economic Development Association
https://bceda.ca/coronavirus.php
BC Employment Standards - Handling Absences
BC Government - Economic Development Resources
WorkSafe BC - COVID-19 Information
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/about-us/covid-19-updates
Canada Revenue Agency - COVID-19 Information
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/covid-19-update.html
Federal Government - Temporary Wage Subsidy
Federal Government - Travel Advice
BC Government - Mandatory Isolation for Returning Travellers
Federal Government - Financial Support for those Outside Canada
https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/emergency-info/financial-assistance/covid-19-financial-help
BC Transit - COVID-19 Information
https://www.bctransit.com/covid19
ICBC - COVID-19 Information
https://www.icbc.com/about-icbc/contact-us/Pages/covid-19.aspx
Federal Government - Global Travel Advisory
BC Employment Standards - Taking Unexpected Time Off Work
Canada Revenue Agency - Tax Deadline Extension
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/covid-19-update/covid-19-filing-payment-dates.html
WorkSafe BC - Employee Information
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/covid-19/claims/information-for-workers
Federal Government - Temporary Wage Subsidy
Employment Insurance - Unemployment
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-regular-benefit.html
Employment Insurance - Sickness
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-sickness.html
Federal Government - Canada Emergency Response Benefit
BC Government - Medical Services Plan
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp/bc-residents
BC Government - Mental Health Support
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc
BC Government - Safe & Healthy Schools
Federal Government - Canada Students Loans
https://www.csnpe-nslsc.canada.ca/en/what-is-new
BC Government - Student Aid BC
https://studentaidbc.ca/news/general/covid-19-coronavirus-information-bulletin
BC Government - Child Care
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/covid-19-information
Federal Government - Canada Child Benefit
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/campaigns/canada-child-benefit.html
Interior Health - Vaccination for Children Ages 5 to 11
BC Housing - COVID-19 Information
https://www.bchousing.org/COVID-19
BC Housing - Temporary Rental Supplement
https://www.bchousing.org/publications/BCTRS-Simplified-FAQ.pdf
BC Housing - Eviction & Rent Adjustment
BC Government - Renter & Landlord Support
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020MAH0048-000561
BC Housing - Information for Housing Providers
BC Housing - Information for Homelessness Service Providers
Fortis BC - COVID-19 Information
https://www.fortisbc.com/about-us/supporting-british-columbia-during-the-covid-19-outbreak
BC Hydro - COVID-19 Information
https://www.bchydro.com/news/conservation/2020/covid-19-updates.html
Federal Government - Mortgage Support
First Nations Health Authority - COVID-19 Information
https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/communicable-disease-control/coronavirus
Federal Government - Indigenous Services Canada
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1581964230816/1581964277298
Federal Government - RRIF Reduction
United Way - BC 211
Contact Numbers for local Pharmacies and Online Groceries
Pharmacies
Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy - 250.392.3333
Save-On-Foods Pharmacy - 250.392.7266
Kornak & Hamm Pharmacy - 250.398.8177
FreshCo Pharmacy - 250.398.6851
Real Canadian Wholesale Pharmacy - 250.305.2158
Online Groceries
Save-On-Foods - www.saveonfoods.com or call 250.392.7225
Real Canadian Wholesale Club - www.pcexpress.ca