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.
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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.Â
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.
Fort St. John council to move forward with referendum on new pool borrowing
The City of Fort St. John council has begun the legislative approval process involved with borrowing for a new facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Charter for Fort St. John’s new pool project unanimously approved
The charter for a new aquatic facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool was unanimously approved on March 9th.
Peace River North MLA opposes health professions bill with repeal act
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's bill to repeal the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36) has passed its first reading in the Legislative Assembly of B.C.
FSJ council prioritizes housing, road safety, environment in final NCLGA resolution submissions
The City of Fort St. John council has approved three resolutions for the North Central Local Government's 2026 annual convention.
FSJ council finalizes new naming rights contract for walking track
The City of Fort St. John has finalized a naming rights contract for the walking track at the Pomeroy Sport Centre starting March 31st.
Fort St. John cannabis store supports one-kilometre restriction on cannabis businesses
Hive Cannabis in Fort St. John is raising its support for a one-kilometre zone restriction on cannabis stores being proposed by the province.
PRRD offers $250,000 towards new Foundry in Fort St. John
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has tentatively agreed to offer Foundry Fort St. John $250,000 in funding.
Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight
BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.
Energy regulator to funnel ‘significant funding and work’ into Peace orphan wells
During the PRRD’s February 26th board meeting, a delegation from the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) gave an update on plans for orphaned and dormant well sites in the Peace region.
Peace River North MLA proposes new school safety bill in aftermath of Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has gained first reading approval for his new School Amendment Act 2026.
Fort St. John council readjusts proposed budget with 1.85 per cent tax increase
The City of Fort St. John council is considering a 1.85 per cent tax increase to its municipal taxes as part of its $130.7 million operating and $54.62 million capital budgets in 2026.
‘Staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek maternity ward overnight
The Dawson Creek and District Hospital's maternity ward has reopened after a "staffing shortage" closed the facility overnight for 19 hours from March 4th to 5th.
PRRD pursues answers about future of Inga Lake
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is prodding the province for clarity about the future of Inga Lake in northeast B.C.
