Bid to reallocate half of BC Hydro Site C grant-in-lieu of taxes funding rejected
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) unsuccessfully discussed reallocating grant-in-lieu of taxes money from BC Hydro for Site C.
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Regional district approves sewer upgrades for Charlie Lake
The Peace River Regional District has approved more work on the Charlie Lake sewer system.
Inspection prompts $172,000 investment into new speed skating mats at Pomeroy Sport Centre
City council has approved the investment into speed skating mats at the Pomeroy Sport Centre to keep the facility at a world-class level.
No new measles cases reported in Northern Health
Northern Health is reporting no new measles cases and only one active case as of the latest provincial update on July 17th.
Dawson Creek emergency department closes due to ‘staffing challenges’
Northern Health has announced a temporary closure of the Dawson Creek and District Hospital emergency department.
City approves bylaws to waive lot development tax and gradually raise facilities renting fees
The City of Fort St. John has passed two new bylaws, one designed to recover the costs of the use of recreational facilities and the other to encourage the development of a vacant downtown lot.
Over 10 per cent of property taxes still unpaid in Fort St. John
Fort St. John has reported more than 10 per cent of property taxes have yet to be paid two weeks after the deadline.
City approves more than $500k in water infrastructure upgrades
The City of Fort St. John has approved more than $500,000 in water infrastructure upgrades, including hydrants and valves.
City council continues work on final welcome sign replacement for nearly $300k
The City of Fort St. John has selected a contractor for the fourth and final welcome sign to be replaced.
Tank farm operation approved by city council with bylaw ban reversal
The City of Fort St. John council has approved a zoning bylaw amendment to bring a tank farm into compliance for further development.
Dawson Creek playground equipment to be dismantled due to ‘risks to users’
The City of Dawson Creek is removing playground structures in seven parks for no longer meeting Canadian Safety Association requirements.
Aspiring Fort St. John teacher receives scholarship for education
A Fort St. John single parent studying at Northern Lights College to become a teacher has received a scholarship from the Beedie Luminaries Foundation.
Northern Rockies to spread gratitude on Parker Lake wildfire anniversary
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is drafting letters of thanks to fire departments and communities for their assistance when the wildfire in 2024 raged.
Four more measles cases reported by Northern Health
Northern Health has reported four new measles cases as the B.C. provincial count grows by five.
ER closure cancelled at Dawson Creek hospital
Northern Health has cancelled an emergency room closure for the Dawson Creek and District Hospital for the first time this year.
Province to invest $200k to expand wildfire detection camera network around B.C.
The B.C. government has announced a new $200,000 investment into a wildfire detection camera system after a successful trial run in 2024.
Home remedies ‘not comparable’ to vaccinations in preventing measles, provincial experts say
Provincial health experts have encouraged people to ensure they are vaccinated against measles amid an outbreak in northeast B.C. and across the province.
Man attacked by grizzly bear was Summit Lake firefighter, escapes with ‘mostly minor injuries’
A BC Wildfire Service firefighter was attacked by a grizzly bear while working to extinguish the Summit Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson.
Firefighters battle drought conditions in northeast B.C.
Ministry of Forests and the BC Wildfire Service are facing difficult conditions for firefighters in the northeast B.C.
Minister warns wildfires may burn 30 per cent of region in 2025
The minister of forests, during a tour of the northeast, spoke about the significance of this year's wildfire season and its dangers.
