‘First of its kind’: Non-profit speaks on aspiration for wellness centre at Site C camp
The North Wind Wellness Centre is continuing to advocate to government and BC Hydro to renovate the Site C workers camp into a "centre for excellence."
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Regional district looks at redesign of Spencer Tuck Regional Park
The Peace River Regional District has completed a design study for Spencer Tuck Regional Park, and is considering the future of the area.
City tables votes to kick start plans for North Peace Leisure Pool replacement
The City of Fort St. John is beginning to explore the future of aquatic facilities in the city after the Peace River Regional District stepped away from the project.
PRRD receives $40k UBCM grant for emergency preparedness plan
The Peace River Regional District has been given $40,000 in funding for its new emergency preparedness plan from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.
Regional district refreshes bylaw enforcement rules
The Peace River Regional District has passed a new piece of legislation about the enforcement of bylaw notices to update the role of RCMP and district officers.
Province’s deputy health officer encourages vaccinations as kids return to school amid measles outbreak
B.C.'s deputy health officer, Dr. Martin Lavoie, is encouraging parents to make sure their children's vaccinations are up to date - including for measles - before they head back to school amid an outbreak this year.
Regional district supports land commission in raising concerns about Bill 14
The Peace River Regional District is supporting the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission in a letter to the B.C. government about Bill 14, the Renewable Energy Projects Act.Â
NCLGA membership fees prove controversial for PRRD, with renewal narrowly approved after debate
The Peace River Regional District has narrowly approved the renewal of membership in NCLGA for the coming year.
Two rural community halls approved for demolition
The PRRD has approved the demolition of Golata Creek and Osborn community halls, years after being closed due to hazards.
Province releases final plan for northeast B.C. caribou protections
The provincial government of B.C. has updated its Boreal Caribou Protection and Recovery Plan.
PRRD directors debate non-profit’s Site C camp acquisition proposal
The Peace River Regional District directors have voted to support the North Wind Wellness Centre in trying to convince BC Hydro over its Site C workers camp conversion proposal.
Regional district discontinues healthcare scholarships in current form as it restructures $55k support
The Peace River Regional District has announced the discontinuation of four healthcare scholarships totaling $55,000.
PRRD removes four specialty committees to reduce staff workload
The Peace River Regional District board of directors has dissolved four specialist committees to reduce staff workload.
Northern Health confirms 12 new measles cases in northeast B.C.
Northern Health has reported 12 new cases of measles in northeast B.C., bringing the health authority's total for the year to 135, 80 per cent of the province's total.
City council approves $650k for ‘urgent’ sewer system repairs
The City of Fort St. John council has approved "urgent" repairs to part of the city's sewer system, at the Garrison Lift Station, to the tune of more than $650,000.
City to mark International Overdose Awareness Day and Literacy Month
The City of Fort St. John council is marking International Overdose Awareness Day and Literacy Month with official proclamations in 2025.
Police hunt for wanted man with more than 10 outstanding warrants
Fort St. John RCMP officers are asking for the public's help in locating wanted man Shayne Steve Karey.
Quiz your council: City considers return of gallery question period during meetings
The City of Fort St. John council is beginning the process of possibly bringing gallery comments and questions back to regular council meetings.
Volunteers fly 26 rescue cats from Fort St. John to Lower Mainland
Three volunteer pilots with Canadian Wings of Rescue transported 26 cats from Fort St. John to the Lower Mainland.
Fort St. John employee falls victim to $900 cryptocurrency scam
Fort St. John RCMP officers have issued a warning about a new cryptocurrency scam after a Fort St. John employee sent $900 to a criminal's bitcoin wallet.
