Member of parliament shares hopes for a spring federal election
Member of Parliament Bob Zimmer says he is looking forward to the new year and all that is to come in politics.Â
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Member of Parliament reflects on 2024 Provincial Election
One of the members of parliament for the Peace River region is looking forward to the Conservative movement in politics continuing into the new year.Â
Horse rescued in Fort St. John adopted to Vancouver Island
A pregnant horse rescued in Fort St. John was one of the most memorable rescues of the year for the BC SPCA.
Energy company fined for snow fill violations in Peace River region
A Calgary-based energy company has been fined by the B.C. Energy Regulator (BCER) for the sixth time since 2018.Â
Off leash dog park discussion continues in Taylor
During the district’s final committee of the whole meeting of the year, Taylor Council reviewed the results of a survey for the installation of a dog park.
PRRD opens nominations for Area B by election
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has announced some of the dates surrounding the upcoming by-election for Area B.Â
Dawson Creek RCMP talks November crime statistics
During the final council meeting of 2024, the Dawson Creek RCMP detachment presented a resource report for the month of November.
Site C stabbing victim home recovering with family
A man stabbed in the back by a coworker in August at a Site C workers' camp has returned to the region to continue his recovery.Â
Used motor oil and antifreeze collection opens in Fort St. John
A Fort St. John business is participating in a not-for-profit’s recycling initiative by collecting used motor oil, oil filters, oil containers, used antifreeze, and antifreeze containers across the province.Â
Hallmark parody play coming to Stage North in Fort St. John
An original, locally written Christmas play is coming to Fort St. John the weekend before Christmas.
NPCF plans emergency fund, strengthens connections for regional resilience
Members of the North Peace Community Foundation (NPCF) presented an annual review of their activities to the City of Fort St. John Council during the last council meeting of 2024.
Fort St. John Curling Club expands liquor license
The council of the City of Fort St. John has approved an application by a local business to expand the person capacity and hours of operation of its liquor license.Â
Northern Health reports recruitment successes and challenges
The City of Fort St. John council spoke with a representative from Northern Health during their last meeting of the year for a recap of the year’s recruitment efforts by the health authority.Â
RCMP report shows increase in car thefts in November
During the final council meeting of the year, the Fort St. John council reviewed the local RCMP detachment’s November report.Â
Zoning amendment approved for Co-op property on 100th Street
A zoning amendment bylaw has been passed by the Council of the City of Fort St. John following a public hearing on December 9th.
Housing needs report predicts population growth in PRRD
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) received an interim housing needs report during the final regional board meeting of 2025.
First Nations fire service agreements renewed by PRRD
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has renewed two fire service agreements with First Nations in the region during the final meeting of the board of directors for 2024.Â
PRRD moves forward with disaster risk reduction efforts
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors has voted to support an application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Adaptation Fund.Â
PRRD increases budget for Charlie Lake Fire Department contract
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has approved an increase to the total contract value for a contract between the PRRD and the Charlie Lake Fire Department.Â
Taylor completes provincially-mandated housing needs review
The District of Taylor has completed a provincially-mandated report on housing needs for five and 20 years of population growth.Â
