Northern Health warns of new measles exposure locations
Northern Health has reported eight new potential measles exposure incidents across three days in Fort St. John.
Tumbler Ridge applies to get small town boost on HGTV show
Tumbler Ridge has applied to be on HGTV'S Home Town Takeover Canada, which will begin production in 2026 and air between late 2026 and early 2027.
Preliminary inquiry for former Dawson Creek councillor set for winter 2026
Shaely Wilbur, who served as a councillor for the city from 2012 to 2021, was charged with breach of trust for an incident that allegedly took place on December 1st, 2021.
(UPDATE) Long-standing Doig River First Nation Chief will not seek re-election
Trevor Makadahay has served as both a councillor and Chief at Doig River First Nation for almost two decades, beginning in the mid-1990s.
Fort St. John Senior Flyers secure first win of NPHL season
The Flyers beat the the Fox Creek Knights 7-0 with Landon Hatton getting his first shutout with Braeden Pimm scoring a hat trick.
BC Hydro says it should have been more proactive as Site C costs ballooned
BC Hydro told the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) that it's on track to complete the project on the Peace River within a $16 billion budget.
Non-profit calls for nominations of seniors for annual Secret Santa program
The Peace Seniors Connect and Care Society is accepting nominations for its 2025 Secret Santa initiative.
Fort St. John Huskies’ win streak reaches nine games
The Fort St. John Huskies win streak has reached nine following victories Fairview Flyers and the County of Grande Prairie Wheat Kings on October 31st and November 1st.
Nominations now open for Chamber of Commerce board election
All Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce members in good standing can now submit nominations.
Supporting veterans: Legion’s Poppy Campaign launches in Fort St. John
The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign runs until November 11th, with local cadets collecting donations at various businesses around the city to support Peace region veterans.
Court Report: October 27th to 31st
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between October 27th and October 31st.
Northern Health emergency rooms close four times in one month
The Peace River region suffered four Northern Health-operated emergency room closures in October 2025, bringing the total to nearly 40 this year.
RCMP identify remains in burnt car as missing man last seen in Fort St. John
The victim has been identified by RCMP officers as Edmonton resident Jesse Twain, who was last seen in Fort St. John on October 10th.
Number of toxic drug deaths in Northern Health region in September revealed by coroner
The BC Coroners Service says 158 people died from toxic drug overdoses in September around the province.
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B.C. forestry summit called as industry hammered by U.S. fees
Politicians from B.C. and Ottawa will meet in Vancouver on November 3rd for a forestry summit on how to prop up the industry in the face of American fees and tariffs.
