Williams Lake

BCLC is proud to give back to the citizens of B.C. and help communities grow. Revenue generated by gambling goes back to the Province of B.C. and is distributed in a variety of ways, including to communities through Host Local Government payments and the Province of B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants program.

In 2024/25, Chances Single Point contributed to the Williams Lake community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$10.97

million

million in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Williams Lake for hosting Chances Signal Point since opening in 2004.

$611

thousand

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Williams Lake for hosting Chances Signal Point in 2023/24.

Community Stories

Community benefits

In 2024, the City of Williams Lake allocated its share of provincial gambling revenue to support a range of community organizations, infrastructure improvements, and cultural initiatives. Key investments included:

  • $160,000 to the Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce for operations at the Tourism Discovery Centre.
  • $70,650 toward the Williams Creek Waterfront Boardwalk Feasibility Study, contributing to planning and assessment of potential waterfront development.
  • $53,200 for upgrades to the Scout Island Nature Centre, supporting facility improvements at a key environmental education site.

 

  • $42,000 to the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society for its Water Wise Program, focused on community-based water education, and $37,000 for its Waste Wise Program.
  • $25,000 to the Williams Lake Stampede Association to support the city’s annual rodeo event.
  • $24,300 for Arts Centre upgrades.
  • $24,000 to the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin Society to assist with operations.
  • $22,920 to Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy.
  • Additional grants ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 were distributed to various community groups.
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Did you know?

Last year, the Province of B.C. allocated more than $140 million to not-for-profit organizations through the Community Gaming Grants. Out of the grant recipients, 28 organizations were from Williams Lake and more than $880,880 went to support organizations in the human and social services sector, public safety, sports, arts and culture, and parent advisory councils.

Community Impact Report 2024/25

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$30

billion

back into B.C. communities

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