Dawson Creek to champion mental healthcare access in NCLGA resolution
Dawson Creek is choosing to champion mental healthcare access in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association's 2026 annual general meeting.
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PRRD to talk wind energy at local government convention
The Peace River Regional District is raising concerns about wind energy projects in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention in May 2026.
$6.87M in roadworks projects approved for downtown Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John has finalized two construction projects totalling $6.87 million for downtown road maintenance and rebuilding.
Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.
Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects
Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.
City identifies $4.1M operations funding gap for new $185M pool
The City of Fort St. John council is brainstorming how to solve a $4.1 million operational funding gap for its new $185 million aquatic facility planned to go to a referendum in October.
Police mark ‘slight downward trend’ in Fort St. John crime
The Fort St. John RCMP detachment is reporting a "slight downward trend" in crime statistics and increased supports for the community of Tumbler Ridge in February 2026.
$185M budget floated for Fort St. John replacement pool project
The City of Fort St. John has released concept sketches for the replacement pool, which is expected to cost approximately $185 million.
PRRD approves $130.81 million budget for hospital district
The Peace River Regional District has approved the regional hospital district's $130 million annual budget for 2026.
100 Mile House seeks backing about increased support, training for nurses
The District of 100 Mile House asked the District of Taylor to back a resolution to support nurses and medical professionals that it is bringing to the North Central Local Government Association's annual convention.
Taylor seeks public feedback on proposed five-year budgets
The District of Taylor has presented its five-year budget from 2026 and is seeking feedback from residents before passing it into law at a future council meeting.
Taylor to rework Unsightly Premises Bylaw in spring
The District of Taylor council is reworking its Unsightly Premises Bylaw and negotiating to replace the Taylor Rural Fire Protection agreement with the PRRD.
Petition launched to amend Criminal Code for ‘stronger public safety’
The City of Prince George is petitioning the House of Commons to amend the Criminal Code of Canada and better support the legal system.
BC Nurses Union talks nurse-to-patient ratios
The BC Nurses Union (BCNU) spoke with Dub Craig on This Week in the Peace on March 13th about minimum nurse-to-patient ratios currently being targeted across the province.
B.C. reveals number of U.S.-trained healthcare professionals recruited amid campaign
B.C. has announced over 400 healthcare professionals from the U.S. have been recruited to work in the province since March 2025, of which 31 are headed to work for Northern Health.
Fort St. John council finalizes five-year budget bylaw
The City of Fort St. John council has given its new 2026-2030 budget bylaw its first three readings, moving it to the final step of the approval process.
B.C. Conservatives leader candidate talks energy and healthcare in Fort St. John visit
Iain Black is a former MLA and CEO running for the Conservative Party of B.C. leadership position, who visited Fort St. John in March 2026.
Fort St. John council finalizes ‘inform, not replace’ AI policy
The City of Fort St. John council has approved its AI policy, which it says will see AI informing - not replacing - human decision-making.
Price will not be only consideration selecting contractors to build, design new pool, city says
The City of Fort St. John intends to use an “integrated project delivery procurement model” to select bids for the new pool, which is a move away from choosing the cheapest contractor that met the project’s standards.
Measles cases remain static across B.C. in latest report
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported no increases in measles cases in its second weekly report of March 2026 on the 12th.
