People evacuated from 100th Avenue building amid gas smell
The Fort St. John Fire Department investigated an office building on 100th Avenue following reports of a gas smell.
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RCMP report shows increases in theft from cars and shoplifting in June
The Fort St. John RCMP department has released its June policing report, which shows an increase in theft from vehicles and shoplifting.
‘Big, bold vision’: Society seeks support for Site C camp conversion
The North Wind Wellness Centre society is seeking support from all levels of government to convert the Site C workers camp into a treatment facility.
Tumbler Ridge emergency department diverted for 12 hours
The emergency department in the District of Tumbler Ridge is closed for 12 hours today because of "limited resources."
Measles case numbers continue to increase for Northern Health
Northern Health is reporting seven new confirmed cases, two active and 16 suspected cases of measles in the latest provincial update on July 24th.
Taylor to build two storage sheds for golf course
The District of Taylor is constructing two new storage sheds for the Lone Wolf Golf Club for approximately $81,900.
PRRD approves $100k funding between three search and rescue teams
The PRRD has approved $100,000 in funding for three search and rescue organizations based around the Peace River region.
Measles vaccinations uptake in northeast triples amid outbreak, says Northern Health
Northern Health is reporting successes in vaccinating northeast B.C. residents against measles amid a national outbreak in 2025.
(UPDATE) BC Conservative leadership vote heading to Fort St. John
The Conservative Party of BC will begin collecting ballots from Peace River North residents on August 9th for the leadership vote.
(UPDATE) Thousands leave Northern Health ERs without being seen, FOI reveals
Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request have revealed one in 50 visits to an emergency room in the Northern Health region ended with no treatment during 2024/25.
Northern Health ‘making progress’ with ER closures in northeast B.C., minister says
The Ministry of Health has said Northern Health is working and 'making progress' with reducing emergency room closures.
Northeast highway twinning rejected by B.C. government
The B.C. provincial government has told the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) it is not considering twinning the highways between Fort St. John and Grande Prairie.
Fort St. John shoplifting reports spike during 2024
The Fort St. John RCMP have reported an increase in shoplifting cases and decrease in calls for law enforcement in its 2024 annual report.
Taylor approves greenhouse for community gardening
The District of Taylor is moving forward with a second community gardening greenhouse through a federal agriculture and agri-food grant.
Kiskatinaw River wildfire area restriction reduced
The BC Wildfire Service has announced changes to an area restriction around the Kiskatinaw River wildfire starting July 22nd.
Regional district extends eco-monitoring contract of Peace region landfills
The Peace River Regional District has extended a contract for environmental monitoring of landfills across northeast B.C.
Northern Health warns of gaps in specialist care for pregnancy next month
Northern Health is warning people they could experience specialist coverage gaps starting in August 2025.
Regional district approves $833k+ in construction for North Peace Leisure Pool
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has approved more than $833,000 in construction costs for the North Peace Leisure Pool.
BCER to restrict energy permits in areas of northeast B.C. to protect caribou habitats
The provincial government, Fort Nelson First Nation and the B.C. Energy Regulator are implementing further protection measures for caribou herds.
‘Insane’: Mother struggles to access measles testing in Fort St. John amid outbreak
Northern Health is addressing a "miscommunication" in measles testing in Fort St. John after one family struggled to receive care for a possible case.
