City regains email access as cyber recovery continues
The City of Fort St. John has restored email services following week-long recovery from 'cyber incident.'
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Workers at third Horizon North lodge vote for strike action
Hospitality workers at CPC Montney Lodge north of Fort St. John voted unanimously in favor of strike action, joining two other Horizon North lodges.
Five emergency room closures in northeast B.C. last month
Northern Health 'staffing challenges' saw emergency departments in northeast B.C. close for 51 hours in February.
‘Collaboration and increased communication’: Northern Health executive talks ER closures in the northeast
Northern Health executive Lisa Zetes-Zanatta addresses over 800 hours of hospital closures across northeast B.C.
Fort St. John’s $62m budget to be presented at public meeting following city approval
City council is in the final stretch of completing the 2025 capital budget, which amounts to more than $62 million.
Environmental assessment regulations to be exempted for wind projects
At least nine wind energy projects around the province will not need to undergo environmental assessments as a part of permitting and approval processes.
Peace River North MLA calls for ‘focus on British Columbians’ amid tariff vote backlash
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has said he is prioritizing British Columbians and not a tariff war amid backlash over a controversial vote.
City makes moves towards Canada-first buying policies
City of Fort St. John council resolves to look into Canada-first procurement policies.
‘Once in a lifetime’ water reservoir replacement project in the works in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John has begun preparing to replace and expand the 3,000 cubic metre 106th Street water reservoir.
Regional board expands access to health-related service grants
The PRRD has approved changes to the Health Related Services Grant-in-Aid Policy to limit the amount of funds available but expand eligibility to not-for-profit cooperatives.
Police staffing concerns continue as ministry sends assurances
Garry Begg, the minister of public safety and solicitor general, has said general investigation positions at the Fort St. John RCMP are not being removed.
Two in hospital after incident on Peace River
Two people were taken to hospital after breaking through the ice in a vehicle on the Peace River in Taylor last night.
Hudson’s Hope signs agreement with BC Hydro for water treatment plant
The District of Hudson’s Hope and BC Hydro sign a Memorandum of Understanding in ongoing permanent water treatment plant negotiations.
Taylor moves forward with plans for new district logo
The District of Taylor Council is moving forward with forming a committee to create a new district logo by 2026.
Land acknowledgement committee seeks feedback in Taylor
The District of Taylor council is approaching Treaty 8 First Nations for feedback on its land acknowledgement.
Nominations open for by-election in Tumbler Ridge after resignation
The District of Tumbler Ridge has announced the nomination period for a by-election to replace Councillor Ken Klikach in April.
City seeks to renew opt-out of short-term rental restrictions
The City of Fort St. John is applying for an exception to provincial legislation on short-term rentals due to a high rental vacancy rate.
RCMP report ‘dramatic upward trend’ in shoplifting in January
The Fort St. John RCMP detachment's monthly report for January indicated new staff on the horizon and changing crime trends.
High on Ice returns to Fort St. John this Family Day long weekend
The City of Fort St. John's 20th High on Ice Winter Festival is opening on February 14th, 2025 for three days of winter festivities.
Watch this space: The five ‘accelerated’ energy projects with ties to the Peace River region
The B.C. provincial government has announced a list of fast tracked projects, including five in the Northeast.
