Input sought as Pouce Coupe faces water rate increase
The Village of Pouce Coupe will be presenting the implications of a 10.76 per cent service increase for water in March.
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More than 800 hours in seven months: An overview of Northern Health diversions in the northeast
Between July 2024 and January 2025 Northern Health medical services in Chetwynd, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Tumbler Ridge and Dawson Creek closed 53 times, leaving residents without emergency medical care for more than 800 hours.
Colder than Antarctica: Fort St. John one of coldest places on earth amid extreme weather warning
Two weather stations in Northern B.C., including Fort St. John, recorded lower temperatures than Antarctica on February 3rd.
Where and how to vote in upcoming Peace River region Area B by-election
The Peace River Regional District has announced the voting locations and eligibility for the February 22nd Electoral Area B by-election.
Input welcomed on community priorities for the future of Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John begins seeking residents’ feedback on changes to 2017 Official Community Plan.
Hospital emergency departments close for more than 80 hours in one month
Northern Health announced more than 80 hours of closures in Dawson Creek and Chetwynd in January alone.
Millions of dollars for new projects in Dawson Creek approved for consultation as budget approval process continues
City of Dawson Creek council approves $26.9 million for projects in 2025
Tattoo studio application considered by city council
The City of Dawson Creek is considering allowing a tattoo studio to open downtown during the February 10th council meeting.
Roads, sidewalks, parks and more: Council reviews five-year capital plan draft
The City of Fort St. John Council reviewed a draft for the city’s five-year capital plan and budget.
City reviews draft budget adjustments for 2025 to balance $451K shortfall
Members of the City of Fort St. John council talked about the draft operating budget for 2025.
PRRD talks regional protections for endangered species
The Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources met with the PRRD about plans for new boreal caribou ranges in northeast B.C.
Taylor looks to tackle animal safety with SPCA
Taylor hopes to renew its relationship with the North Peace SPCA for the safety of animals in the district.
MLAs urged to continue representing Peace River’s communities on ‘critical’ issues
Members of the district’s regional board expressed concerns about being “invisible up here in the north” to newly elected MLAs ahead of their first sitting in the provincial legislature.
Division of $426K Site C legacy funds question stalls regional board decision
As BC Hydro’s Site C hydroelectric dam project nears the end of its construction, the regional district has begun the process of dividing funds promised by the utility.
Health care grants approved but divide the board
Questions about where financial weight should fall in health care funding is dividing the regional district.
Regional board pushes for input on future local wind projects
Regional directors are “deeply concerned” about “losing their voice” over major wind energy projects.
Community organization faces future funding crisis
A northern regional council is stepping up to help a local literacy society facing a looming funding crisis.
Ambulance workers voice concerns over new overtime policy
Ambulances sit empty across British Columbia as the union and the province clash over a new overtime policy which is negatively impacting caller wait times.
Dawson Creek holds public consultation for budget
The City of Dawson Creek council is holding a public consultation for residents to spread awareness about the 2025 budget.
Second and final Area B by-election candidate announced
A second candidate has been nominated for the Electoral Area B Director position in the ongoing by-election.
